South Korea
South Korea boasts a thriving contemporary art scene that interweaves traditional aesthetics with modern innovation. Esteemed institutions like the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul offer a platform for thought-provoking exhibitions. Renowned Korean artists like Do Ho Suh and Lee Bul are shaping the landscape of contemporary art. Korea's vibrant art culture is also showcased in the annual Seoul Mediacity Biennale. Dive into the mesmerizing world of Korean contemporary art on Composition Gallery's website.
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ARTWORKS RELATED TO SOUTH KOREA
Art Informel is a French term referring to the gestural and improvisational techniques common in abstract painting during the 1940s and 50s. It encompasses various styles that dominated these decades, characterized by informal, spontaneous methods. Artists used this term to describe approaches that moved away from traditional structures and embraced more expressive, unstructured techniques.
Systems Art refers to a group of artists who, during the late 1960s and early 1970s, used the frameworks of conceptualism and minimalism to create art that was responsive to its environment. Rejecting traditional art themes, they embraced aesthetic systems and experimented with diverse media. Systems Art often connected with contemporary political movements of the time, emphasizing the interrelationship between the artwork, its context, and the broader social and political environment.
