Artists and Writers in South Korea

Kukje Gallery

Since Kukje Gallery opened at the center of Seoul in 1982, it has been committed to presenting the work of the most current and significant Korean and international contemporary artists. The Gallery has established itself as a leading venue for showing works by major international artists such as Damien Hirst, Eva Hesse, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Joan Mitchell, Cy Twombly, Ed Ruscha, Joseph Beuys, Anselm Kiefer, Louise Bourgeois, Jenny Holzer, Candida Hofer, Bill Viola, Anish Kapoor, etc. The exhibitions provided the foremost rare opportunity for the Korean art audiences to encounter the works of world-renowned contemporary artists without going abroad. Recognizing the importance of promoting Korean artists abroad, Kukje Gallery participates annually in major art fairs such as Art Basel, Art Basel Miami Beach and The Armory Show. The Gallery first presented the most significant artworks by Korean artists alongside more recognizable works of high caliber by international artists. Consequently, the Korean artists as well as the Gallery have been successfully gaining wide exposure and receiving much attention from the non-Korean collectors. The Gallery has also been promoting Korean artists to non-commercial venues, using its solid network of museum curators and critics worldwide. Many of Korean artists who have been presented by Kukje Gallery have gone on to participate in international biennials and major art museum exhibitions. Kukje Gallery has an unmatched reputation in Korea for having introduced many of the most critically acclaimed international artists, and for supporting the most promising Korean artists. The Gallery continues to play a key role in developing the domestic art market and promoting Korean artists; as well as drawing the national audience’s attention to the currently international art world.

51 to 200 staff

Kiaf Seoul

Debuting in 2002, Kiaf SEOUL is the first and the largest international art fair in South Korea. Kiaf SEOUL, a trend-leading institution of the global art market, ceaselessly finds ways to illuminate the value of contemporary art. Kiaf SEOUL quickly adapted to the constantly transforming trends of the current era with a focus on its online platform. By promoting various programs through Online Viewing Room, Kiaf SEOUL further strengthened its international brand image.

11 to 50 staff

Hite Collection

HITE Foundation (Chairman Park Moon-Deuk) opened HITE Collection in 2010. Established to share its collection with the public, HITE Collection opened with an exhibition of one of the most renowned sculptors in the history of modern and contemporary Korean sculpture, Kwon Jin Kyu (Korean, b.1922-1973), and Cause & Effect, a permanent installation by Do Ho Suh (Korean, b.1962). HITE Foundation shall broaden access to understanding and communicating art by programming varied exhibitions of contemporary art and undertaking a thorough study of the collection pieces.

11 to 50 staff

Noonssup

NOONSSUP specializes in introducing customers to the latest in museum quality cutting-edge Digital Fine Art. We define digital art as any artwork that can be displayed on a screen. We provide a specialized curation process and our strength lies in representing work by artists who are already working globally with renowned museums, art biennales, festivals and galleries.

1 to 10 staff

Weple

WEPLE Digital Art Gallery is the premier destination for cutting-edge digital art in Seoul, South Korea. Our immersive exhibitions feature innovative digital works from both established and emerging artists. With a focus on authenticity and curation, we offer an exclusive marketplace for buying and selling digital art that is truly one-of-a-kind.

1 to 10 staff

Space K

The history of “space k” begins with “Kolon Summer Festival”, a music concert open to public, in a part of our mecenat program since 1998. We continued the program till 2009 when we have reorganized the program focused to festive exhibition. During two months of the first exhibition, more than visitor has shown their interest to our space and has settled to a successful event. Starting from Gwacheon, we built a space designated to art and named it “space k”. This non-profit space now in a part of our corporate social responsibility act, the public has shown us much interest as well as the art community in Korea. Originally comprised for local citizens, the primary goals of the space k are to establish and maintain a multi-cultural space and to support young artists well as to encourage local artists.

11 to 50 staff

Thaddaeus Ropac

Since opening in 1983, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac has specialised in international, contemporary art representing around 60 artists and a number of renowned estates. With a team of 90 employees and approximately 40 extensive solo and group exhibitions held per year in the Salzburg, Paris Marais, Pantin and London spaces, the gallery supports and showcases the careers of some of the most influential artists today. The gallery represents its artists at all major art fairs worldwide. Active in both the primary and secondary markets, the gallery’s role extends to curatorial work, where it acts as consultant to major museums and public institutions as well as advisor to private and corporate collections. The gallery runs its own publishing house, producing catalogues and books to accompany exhibitions, inviting prominent international art historians, curators and writers to contribute. From its origins in Salzburg, the gallery now holds five distinctive venues. Since 1983, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac has been established in Salzburg at the Villa Kast, a 19th century townhouse in the historical centre. In March 2010, the gallery opened Salzburg Halle, an additional exhibition space spreading over 2,500 m² ft2) within an industrial building close to the city centre. In 1990, Thaddaeus Ropac opened his primary Paris space in the Marais. Today the gallery space spans four floors. In October 2012, an ambitious project was completed in Paris Pantin. The redevelopment of an early, 20th century ironworks factory into an art space covers an area of m² ft2) and several buildings, which allows for an unprecedented display of large-scale works. In Spring 2017, a new gallery opened in London, Mayfair, at Ely House. The listed mansion, built in 1772, was renovated by architect Annabelle Selldorf. The gallery spreads across five floors and over 1,500 m2 ft2), benefiting from four distinct gallery spaces.

51 to 200 staff

Tessa

TESSA is an alternative investment platform that allows for the purchase, sale and trade of fractionalized ownership interests in investment-grade "blue-chip" artworks with the accessibility and liquidity of public markets. The mobile-app based platform enables white-listed “micro-collectors” to co-own fractional ownership interests in data curated blue-chip artwork represented as “digital ownership certificates” stored on a public blockchain.

1 to 10 staff

Open Gallery

Gallery in your Space, OPEN GALLERY

11 to 50 staff

Balming Tiger

A group that leads the creative movement by reflecting the human image of modern times in the culture and arts of the globalization era. Balming Tiger acts as a management company, a platform, and a content producer for artists who create music, video, photography, literature, and art. Additionally, Balming Tiger aims to become an open platform without any boundaries, where pop art, pure art, and lifestyle can be mixed freely.

11 to 50 staff

Gallery Park

A private gallery owned by Park family in Seoul, South Korea

1 to 10 staff

Gallery Woong

Gallery Woong based in Seoul, a contemporary art gallery, has constantly discovered and supported emerging and established contemporary artists from Korea and also other countries. The gallery aims to communicate with audiences through experimentally curated shows of new contemporary artists. Gallery Woong founded in 1987 in Sinsa-dong has focused on producing contemporary discourse of present art scenes and also the gallery has worked to introduce its space to audiences to overview and understand contemporary art intensively. In Gallery Woong moved its location to Nonhyun-dong and in 2019 to Hongji-dong (299 JAHAMUN-RO) has kept its mission that the gallery keeps communicating among collectors and artists through diverse projects.

1 to 10 staff

Johyun Gallery

Since its founding in Busan, Korea in 1989, Johyun Gallery has been advancing Korean artists both at home and abroad, bearing witness to the majority of modern and contemporary Korean art history. The gallery presented seminal exhibitions of post-war and Dansaekhwa artists Park Seo-Bo, Chung Chang Sup, Kim Jong Hak, Kim Tschang-Yeul, and Nam June Paik prior to their global recognition. Since 2007, Johyun has expanded its program to include projects and representation of notable international artists including Yayoi Kusama, Claude Viallat, Bernard Frize, Daniel Knorr, and Bosco Sodi, as well as artists of the Korean diaspora such as Ahn Jisan and Jongsuk Yoon. Today, the gallery hosts over ten solo exhibitions across its two gallery spaces annually, with a continued commitment to defining the present and future of contemporary art both domestically and internationally, while taking into account its critical and historical context.

11 to 50 staff

Nas Company

M-CONTEMPORARY Based in Seoul & Busan, Republic of Korea

1 to 10 staff

Artbooth Gallery

Emerging from over a decade of experience in the art field, Roger El Khoury founded Artbooth Gallery in 2019 to create a cross-cultural bridge between artists, audiences, and collectors globally. With its main gallery in Abu Dhabi and a branch in Seoul, Artbooth fosters artistic innovation and global exchange, positioning itself as a cornerstone in the realm of arts and culture.

1 to 10 staff

Arte22

Arte22 Gallery is a society gallery that started in 2013 and exchanges with experts in various fields through lectures related to planning exhibitions such as photography, video, new media, and architecture.

1 to 10 staff

Life Team

Located in Seoul, South Korea

1 to 10 staff

Jordan De Deken

Jordan De Deken is a company based out of Brasschaat, Belgium.

1 to 10 staff

Jason Haam

Jason Haam opened his eponymous gallery in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul in 2018 with the inaugural exhibition by Oliver Arms. Founded with an uncompromising ethos and spirit, the gallery is dedicated to showing works that are original and representative of their time. Developing an ambitious and diverse program as an artist-driven enterprise, Jason Haam is committed to promoting contemporary artworks to the global audience, providing informed exhibitions within a historical context.

1 to 10 staff

Art Busan

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11 to 50 staff

Bunker Production

Bunker Production is a company that specializes in Webtoon, Comic, Game Concept Art, and Animation Concept Art

1 to 10 staff

Gallery Soma

contact: +82)10-6584-8375** At Gallery SOMA, our mission is to honestly deliver a variety of modern arts to people. Whether you are here looking for a new artist, soothe your mind with art pieces, or refresh your place with mesmerizing artworks, gallery SOMA will make it come true. Enjoy your time at Gallery SOMA.

1 to 10 staff

The Trinity

ESG ''. The Trinity seamlessly integrates art, people, and business, recognizing the essential role of art in evolving industries. Positioned at the heart of diverse business ventures, The Trinity excels in merging art with commercial strategies. We understand it is people who drive the art world, and every project we undertake fosters open communication, enhancing the artistic experience to achieve unparalleled excellence. As your premier art partner, The Trinity offers a comprehensive suite of services, including art marketing, art consulting, art concierge services, and cultural and artistic ESG campaigns. Our expertise ensures a successful outcome in the art business, making us the cornerstone of your artistic endeavors.

1 to 10 staff

Aloha Pictures Co., Ltd

1 to 10 staff