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Koo Jeong A
South Korean visual artist (fl. 21st century) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Koo Jeong A is a South-Korean born mixed-media and installation artist.
Koo studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris.[1] They worked as an artist-in-residence in the Augarten Contemporary in 2002.[2]
Their work has included still and moving images, sound and scent, found objects, the natural environment, and site-specific installation. The New York Times referred to their work as having diverse influences and themes of childhood longing.[3] Art in America called their work "focused", "quiet", and "quirky."[4]
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Select exhibitions
- Odorama Cities, 60th Venice Biennale, Giardini in Venice, Italy (2024)
- Visibilities: Intrepid Women of Artpace, Artpace, San Antonio, Texas (2020)[5]
- Galerie Eva Presenhuber, New York (2020)
- OooOoO, La Triennale di Milano, Milano (2019)
- Don't look like a line, Pinksummer temporary venue, Hangar Toolbox, Via Egeo, Turin (2017)
- ajeongkoo, Art Sonje Center, Seoul (2017)
- Arrogation, 32nd São Paulo Biennial, São Paulo (2016)
- 'Odorama', Art Night with Institute of Contemporary Arts, London (2016)
- 14th Venice Biennale of Architecture, Swiss Pavilion (2014)[6]
- 10th Gwangju Biennale (2014)[7]
- The Oussser (2014), La Raia Fondazione
- do it 2013, Manchester Art Gallery (2013)[8]
- Koo Jeong-A (2012), Kunsthalle Düsseldorf[9]
- 20 (2012), Pinksummer[10]
- Constellation Congress, Dia:Beacon (2010)[11]
- 53rd Venice Biennale (2009)[12]
- Your Bright Future: 12 Contemporary Artists from Korea (2009), Los Angeles County Museum of Art[9]
- Koo Jeong A, Aspen Art Museum (2007)[13]
- Singular Forms (Sometimes Repeated), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (2004)[7]
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Recognition
In 2016, they were named "2016 Artist of the Year" by the Korean Cultural Centre UK.[7]
In 2005 they were awarded the Hermès Korea Missulsang prize.[14]
In 2002, Koo was a finalist for the Hugo Boss Prize at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.[15]
Public collections
Koo's work may be found in several public institutions, including:
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum[16]
- Centre Pompidou[14]
- Tate Modern[17]
- Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art[18]
- RISD Museum
- Louis Vuitton Foundation for Creation
- Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris[19]
- Frac fond régional d'art contemporain, Marseille, France
- FNAC (Fonds national d'art contemporain), Paris
Publications
- Constellation Congress: Koo Jeong A. New Haven: Yale University Press (2012). ISBN 978-0-300-18880-6
- Otro: Koo Jeong A. Vassiviere: Le Centre International d'Art et du Paysage (2012). ISBN 978-2-910850-55-5
- 9 Nove/Nine: Koo Jeong A. Lisbon: Fundacao Calouste Gulbenkian (2011). ISBN 978-972-635-237-2
- Oussseux Milan: Silvana Editions (2010). ISBN 8836616909
- Flammariousss: Koo Jeong A & Edouard Glissant Paris: Yvon Lambert (2006).[20]
- Koo Jeong-A : 315 n° 1 Paris: Editions du Centre Pompidou (2004). ISBN 2-84426-239-2
- Frozen With A Smile: Koo Jeong A. Kitayushu: Silvana Editions (2010). ISBN 4-901387-20-0
- The Land of Ousss Dublin: Douglas Hyde Gallery (2002). Ireland ISBN 0907660797
- Koo Jeong A. Paris: Editions des musees de la Ville de Paris (1997). ISBN 2-87900-351-2
- Migrateurs: Koo Jeong A. Paris: ARC Musee d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (1994). ISBN 2-904497-14-5
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See also
External links
- Koo Jeong A at Pilar Corrias, London
- Koo Jeong A at Pinksummer Gallery, Genova
References
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