Korean Eye 2020

Korean Eye 2020: Creativity and Daydream curated by Global Eye founder Serenella Ciclitira and State Hermitage Museum, Head of Contemporary Art Dimitri Ozerkov is the ninth in the Eye series and the third to focus on Korean Contemporary art.

Korean Eye 2020 at Saatchi Gallery, London

KOREAN EYE 2020

SHOWCASING CONTEMPORARY KOREAN ART AROUND THE WORLD

KOREAN EYE 2020

Hana Bank announces their support of the latest presentation of Korean Eye across three cities.

During a Press Conference held at Hana Bank’s Headquarters, 20 June Seoul 2019, Korea — Hana Bank announced their support of this new iteration of Korean Eye in 2020, which marks the 10th anniversary of the Global Eye Programme. Entitled ‘Korean Eye 2020:Creativity and daydream, the exhibition took place across three global locations: The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg (Spring 2020), Saatchi Gallery in London ( October 2020) and finally in Seoul (June 2021). The touring exhibition will presented works by more than 30 emerging and established Korean artists working in photography, sculpture, painting, video, and mixed media, the accompanying book featuring a collection of work by 75 artists edited by Serenella Ciclitira published by SKIRA launched at Saatchi Gallery in October 2020.

Hana Bank has firmly cemented its support for cultural activities in the global and Korean communities. As the principle sponsor, Hana Bank is proud to be working alongside Global Eye Programme Co-founders David and Serenella Ciclitira to spotlight new work by Korean artists, both established and emerging. Past Korean Eye exhibitions have catapulted the careers of many emerging Korean artists. Previous Korean Eye artists whose works were on displayed at Hana Bank’s headquarters (20-29 June 2019) included Lee Rim, Ji Yong Ho, Bae Joon Sung, Lee Sea Hyun and Kwon Kisoo, Sim Seung Wook – and are now experiencing a meteoric rise in their professional artistic careers. Renowned Korean artists who have taken part in a Korean Eye exhibitions and many noteworthy global art events thereafter include Ahn Chul-hyun, Kang Hyung-koo, Moon Beom, and Shin Meekyoung.

Korean Eye 2020: Creativity and daydream was curated by Serenella Ciclitira, CEO and Founder of the Global Eye programme and Parallel Contemporary Art (PCA), Dimitri Ozerkov, Head of the Asian Department State Hermitage Museum and Philly Adams, former Director Saatchi Gallery. A Korean Eye 2020 teaser exhibition opened during StART art fair at Saatchi Gallery, London September 2020 followed by the official launch at the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg March 2020, the exhibition then travelled in its entirety to StART at Saatchi Gallery October 2020 when it was expanded to include artworks by three of Kpop’s biggest stars; Song Min-ho, Hang Seung-yoon and Henry Lau. Finally a homecoming exhibition opened at the iconic Lotte World Tower Mall in June 2021.

Hana Bank has firmly cemented its support for cultural activities in the global and Korean communities. As the principle sponsor, Hana Bank is proud to be working alongside Global Eye Programme Co-founders David and Serenella Ciclitira to spotlight new work by Korean artists, both established and emerging. Past Korean Eye exhibitions have catapulted the careers of many emerging Korean artists. Previous Korean Eye artists whose works were on displayed at Hana Bank’s headquarters (20-29 June 2019) included Lee Rim, Ji Yong Ho, Bae Joon Sung, Lee Sea Hyun and Kwon Kisoo, Sim Seung Wook – and are now experiencing a meteoric rise in their professional artistic careers. Renowned Korean artists who have taken part in a Korean Eye exhibitions and many noteworthy global art events thereafter include Ahn Chul-hyun, Kang Hyung-koo, Moon Beom, and Shin Meekyoung.

Korean Eye 2020: Creativity and daydream was curated by Serenella Ciclitira, CEO and Founder of the Global Eye programme and Parallel Contemporary Art (PCA), Dimitri Ozerkov, Head of the Asian Department State Hermitage Museum and Philly Adams, former Director Saatchi Gallery. A Korean Eye 2020 teaser exhibition opened during StART art fair at Saatchi Gallery, London September 2020 followed by the official launch at the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg March 2020, the exhibition then travelled in its entirety to StART at Saatchi Gallery October 2020 when it was expanded to include artworks by three of Kpop’s biggest stars; Song Min-ho, Hang Seung-yoon and Henry Lau. Finally a homecoming exhibition opened at the iconic Lotte World Tower Mall in June 2021.

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KOREAN EYE 2020

SHOWCASING CONTEMPORARY KOREAN ART AROUND THE WORLD

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THE GLOBAL EYE PROGRAMME

In 2008 David and Serenella Ciclitira founded Parallel Contemporary Art (PCA) and teamed up with the Saatchi Gallery to launch the Global Eye Programme. As passionate art collectors, they felt strongly that trips to Korea had opened their eyes to a new emerging art world that they both wanted to focus on in more depth. Their idea was to provide a platform to contextualise this work by publishing books that would document the particular scenes in Korea and Greater Asia. It was a natural step from that to then stage exhibitions that focused on some of the artists in the books. The programme additionally aims to develop arts infrastructure in Asian territories where this is lacking, in order to provide artists with the platforms, support and recognition they need to develop their careers.

2009

KOREAN EYE: MOON GENERATION

To further showcase the work of Korean artists, in 2009 the Global Eye Programme presented Korean Eye: Moon Generation an exhibition of 31 artists to strong critical response.

2010

KOREAN EYE: FANTASTIC ORDINARY

In follow-up 2010 saw the launch of Korean Eye: Contemporary Korean Art, a book of 75 Korean Artists from which 12 were chosen for the exhibition, Korean Eye: Fantastic Ordinary which opened at London’s Saatchi Gallery.

2011

KOREAN EYE: ENERGY & MATTER

Korean Eye: Moon Generation and Energy and Matter showed in Seoul, New York and Abu Dhabi during 2011 and 2012 bringing together the first two Korean projects.

2012

KOREAN EYE: 2012

This later culminated in Korean Eye: Contemporary Art 2, the largest survey of new Korean art to date.

2019

KOREAN EYE: 2020 TEASER

A Korean Eye 2020 teaser exhibition was presented as a Project at START Art Fair, Saatchi Gallery, London 26-29 September 2019.

2020

KOREAN EYE: 2020

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the exhibition opening was live streamed on YouTube and social media channels on 24 March 2020 and watched by a 5000+ strong global audience. In order to enable visitors to visit the exhibition in person the exhibition opened to the public in July and the closing date was extended until the end of August 2020 during which time more than 5,000 people visited the exhibition in person.

2020

Korean Eye 2020: Creativity and Daydream opened at Saatchi Gallery, London on 23 September. The exhibition was expanded to include five additional artists including musician and artist Mino who became the exhibition’s official Ambassador. On 21 October HE Enna Park, Republic of Korea Ambassador to the United Kingdom presided over an official ribbon cutting together with HE Andrei Kelin Russian Federation Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Global Eye Founders Serenella and David Ciclitira, Saatchi Gallery Head Curator and Director Phillipa Adams.<br>Presenting sponsor Hana Bank representative Sungho Choi, General Manager UK also attended as did five of the artists whose works are included in the exhibition and book; Meekyoung Shin, CEVIGA, Young-in Hong, Jungki Beak, Hun Kyu Kim. The accompanying book published by SKIRA was launched at the event.

2021

Korean Eye 2020: Creativity and Daydream, an exhibition of Korean contemporary artists, will open at the Lotte World Tower Mall on 23 June 2021.

This homecoming is the last leg of the touring exhibition. Comprising a carefully-curated selection of Korean Contemporary artworks showcasing some of the country’s most exciting talent, and featuring a fascinating array of painting, sculpture, installation, embroidery, ceramics, performance, video and photography.

KOREAN EYE 2020: KOREAN CONTEMPORARY ART TIMELINE

In 2008 David and Serenella Ciclitira founded Parallel Contemporary Art (PCA) and teamed up with the Saatchi Gallery to launch the Global Eye Programme. As passionate art collectors, they felt strongly that trips to Korea had opened their eyes to a new emerging art world that they both wanted to focus on in more depth Their idea was to provide a platform to contextualise this work by publishing books that would document the particular scenes in Korea and Greater Asia. It was a natural step from that to then stage exhibitions that focused on some of the artists in the books. The programme additionally aims to develop arts infrastructure in Asian territories where this is lacking, in order to provide artists with the platforms, support and recognition they need to develop their careers.

2009

Korean Eye: Moon Generation

To further showcase the work of Korean artists, in 2009 the Global Eye Programme presented Korean Eye: Moon Generation an exhibition of 31 artists to strong critical response.

2010

Korean Eye: Fantastic Ordinary

In follow-up 2010 saw the launch of Korean Eye: Contemporary Korean Art, a book of 75 Korean Artists from which 12 were chosen for the exhibition, Korean Eye: Fantastic Ordinary which opened at London’s Saatchi Gallery.

2011 - 2012

Korean Eye: Energy & Matter

Korean Eye: Moon Generation and Energy and Matter showed in Seoul, New York and Abu Dhabi during 2011 and 2012 bringing together the first two Korean projects.

2012

Korean Eye

This culminated in Korean Eye: Contemporary Art 2, the largest survery of new Korean art to date.

2019

Korean Eye: 2020 Teaser

A Korean Eye 2020 teaser exhibition was presented as a Project at START Art Fair, Saatchi Gallery, London 26-29 September 2019.

2020

Korean Eye 2020: Creativity and Daydream

State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the exhibition opening in St. Petersburg was live streamed on YouTube and social media channels on 24 March 2020 and watched by a 5000+ strong global audience. In order to enable visitors to visit the exhibition in person the exhibition opened to the public in July and the closing date was extended until the end of August 2020 during which time more than 5,000 people visited the exhibition in person.

2020

Korean Eye 2020: Creativity and Daydream

Saatchi Gallery, London

Creativity and Daydream opened at Saatchi Gallery, London on 23 September. The exhibition was expanded to include five additional artists including musician and artist Mino who became the exhibition’s official Ambassador. On 21 October HE Enna Park, Republic of Korea Ambassador to the United Kingdom presided over an official ribbon cutting together with HE Andrei Kelin Russian Federation Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Global Eye Founders Serenella and David Ciclitira, Saatchi Gallery Head Curator and Director Phillipa Adams.
Presenting sponsor Hana Bank representative Sungho Choi, General Manager UK also attended as did five of the artists whose works are included in the exhibition and book; Meekyoung Shin, CEVIGA, Young-in Hong, Jungki Beak, Hun Kyu Kim. The accompanying book published by SKIRA was launched at the event.

2021

Korean Eye 2020: Creativity and Daydream

Lotte World Tower Mall

Korean Eye 2020: Creativity and Daydream, an exhibition of Korean contemporary artists, will open at the Lotte World Tower Mall on 23 June 2021.

This homecoming is the last leg of the touring exhibition. Comprising a carefully-curated selection of Korean Contemporary artworks showcasing some of the country’s most exciting talent, and featuring a fascinating array of painting, sculpture, installation, embroidery, ceramics, performance, video and photography.

KOREAN EYE PUBLICATIONS

KOREAN EYE: CONTEMPORARY KOREAN ART

Edited by Serenella Ciclitira, published by SKIRA

The most influential and significant work on Korean contemporary art and artists to date featuring 75 of Korea’s most renowned contemporary artists.

KOREAN EYE 2020: CONTEMPORARY KOREAN ART

Edited by Serenella Ciclitira, published by SKIRA

The ninth book in the Global Eye book series and third focusing on Korean contemporary art, featuring 75 of Korea’s best emerging and established contemporary artists.

KOREAN EYE 2012: CONTEMPORARY KOREAN ART

Edited by Serenella Ciclitira, published by SKIRA

A fully illustrated book that plays a key role in shaping our understanding of the work of Korean Contemporary Artists, and provides a gateway to the wider culture of their homeland.

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