Above: Korean Eye Press Conference
Below: Youngbeck; Plastic Fish
Oil on Canvas
2008
Above: Lee Rim; Confusion No 1
Oil on Canvas
2009
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Opening up New Global Possibilities for Korean Contemporary Art
Standard Chartered, Korean Eye and Phillips de Pury & Company today announced the Korean Eye ‘Moon Generation’ Exhibition and Auction. The exhibition is a world first, bringing together a group of leading Korean contemporary artists and galleries to create the first-ever international exhibition and sale of Korean contemporary art
"...It has been fantastic to work in partnership with both Standard Chartered and with Phillips de Pury & Company. I would like to thank them for the support which has made the Korean Eye initiative possible.” David Ciclitira
The exhibition previews in Seoul in May and will unveil a selection of approximately 30 pieces. Korean Eye’s: Moon Generation, curated by Lee Daehyung, then travels to London to be staged in two of the world’s most prestigious art venues, the sensational Phillips de Pury & Company’s space at Howick Place and the globally renowned Saatchi Gallery. The London exhibition takes place in June and additional works from the artists will be sold in the Phillips de Pury & Company Contemporary Art sales in July.
Korean Eye seeks to create a legacy of Korean contemporary art and the launch this exhibition in London provides a unique backdrop for education and appreciation for this rapidly developing art scene which until now has had little exposure outside Korea. A yearbook featuring each of the artists’ works will be available and will become a definitive point of reference for Korean contemporary art. Founder of Korean Eye David Ciclitira explained his passion for the project “I first visited Korea several years ago and was amazed at the richness and vibrancy of the country’s contemporary art scene. It became my mission to ensure that the work and artists enjoy the recognition they deserve on the international stage. It has been fantastic to work in partnership with both Standard Chartered and with Phillips de Pury & Company. I would like to thank them for the support which has made the Korean Eye initiative possible.”
As the main sponsor of the Korean Eye Moon Generation Exhibition, Standard Chartered is promoting Korea overseas, and is supporting Korean contemporary artists to open up New Possibilities in the international art world. Tim Miller, Director of Standard Chartered, and Chairman of Standard Chartered First Bank Korea said “As the largest foreign investor in the Korean financial services industry, Standard Chartered can serve as a bridge between Korea and the rest of the world in promoting Korean contemporary art in the international arena.”
Rodman Primack, Phillips de Pury & Company’s Chairman in London says: “We are proud to offer such quality work that is fresh to the international market where we have witnessed a strong appetite for works from unchartered areas. Phillips has excelled in bringing new artists to the forefront of the contemporary art scene and there is no question that these artists will soon become major names.”
Korean Eye will organise an annual exhibition for the next four years with the aim to create an enduring legacy for Korean contemporary art and chart a path for an impressive cultural contribution to the London Olympics in 2012. Korean Eye expects to expand the exhibition each year to include additional international cities.
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