Korea holds a special and privileged place in the programming of Magna Gallery Paris, as contemporary Korean art has, since its inception, established a genuine dialogue between East and West.

 

Notably with France, which has become a “second home” for some of Korea’s most prominent and historic artists. For example, Lee Ufan, who is celebrated internationally and well-known to the French public through his recent foundation in Arles. Similarly, Kim Tschang-Yeul and Lee Bae have trained part of the younger generation of Korean artists in France. French museums, notably the Guimet Museum and the Cernuschi Museum, have given these artists a prominent place in their collections.

 

We believe it is crucial to present to the public the significant development of today’s Korean art scene. In perfect harmony with the enthusiasm generated by Hallyu — the powerful cultural and economic wave Korea has been driving for over two decades — Magna Gallery Paris offers collectors privileged access to the authenticity of high-quality artistic production.

 

The Korean artists in our contemporary programming are among the most significant of their generation. They are representative of the diverse currents of Korean art, drawing their roots from the historic Dansaekhwa movement — as seen in the work of Ko Song Hwa — and the unique concepts of Asian art — such as Kim Gijoo or Lee Young-In — to the most original developments bridging Western trends, exemplified by Chae Sung-Pil.

 

Thanks to our curator, Mignon Yu, who leads and shapes the specifically Korean programming of Magna Gallery Paris, we offer the public and collectors access to rare works. These works authentically embody the zeitgeist of contemporary Korea, which shines on the international stage. With remarkable talent, Korean artists have embraced the artistic excellence of this first half of the 21st century.

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