The solo exhibition of Shinuk Suh, Veiled Memories elicits an uncanny aura suggested by its title, indicating a departure from his previous practices. This sensibility contributes to the serene atmosphere within the exhibition hall, which brims with energy and remains free from the clamor of small mechanical sounds and vibrations. However, delving into the process … [Read More]
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In addition to LKL's 2020 interview with Shinuk Suh and Joonhong Min by Federica Ionta, there's an informative 2021 interview in The Verge following his online exhibition for Beers London.Shinuk Suh: Post-Human Syndrome, at Beers London
Thanks to Jason Verney for pointing out an online exhibition I had missed. Shinuk Suh participates in an exhibition delayed from last summer because of Covid restrictions. There’s a lovely set of installation shots of Suh’s work taken by Damien Griffiths, showing new and recent work with a monochrome flavour. Shinuk Suh: Post-Human Syndrome Beers … [Read More]
A review of the Korean cultural year 2020
It would be an understatement to say that the cultural year 2020 has been markedly different from previous years. The pandemic has had a huge impact on the cultural scene, with most live events cancelled and event promoters falling back on the internet to provide us with our cultural fixes. Some of these attempts have … [Read More]
The generosity of art in the fight against the pandemic: six UK-based Korean artists join charity art auction
In these times of unprecedented global health crisis, art can be a source of relief and precious help to go through such a hard time. This is true even more so when over a hundred artists and art professionals from all over the world come together to join forces and help those in need. Among … [Read More]
Rendered Reality: an interview with Joonhong Min and Shinuk Suh
New contributor Federica Ionta meets the artists behind Rendered Reality, the exhibition currently in suspended animation at the KCCUK. Thinking of Korean art, one might recall, for instance, pottery of exquisite quality, such as the iconic moon jars, or beautiful ink paintings. However, not all Korean artists stick to traditional shapes, materials and techniques. Artists … [Read More]
Gallery: Shinuk Suh in Rendered Reality
Here are some images of Shinuk Suh’s works installed at the KCCUK as part of the Rendered Reality exhibition. (1) The main installation: Man(u)fractured #2, based on his residency at Unit 1 Gallery | Workshop: (2) The eye-catching window display. By coincidence, while the exhibition was on, the FT ran a feature on Chinese manufacturing … [Read More]
Joonhong Min and Shinuk Suh: Rendered Reality at the KCC
News of the next exhibition to be held at the KCC: Rendered Reality: 2020 UK Residency Report Showcase Exhibition dates: 10 March – 18 April, 2020 ** extended to 24 July ** Opening Reception: 9 March 6:00 – 8:00 pm | KCCUK | Registration required Pre-booking required via [email protected] to ensure social distancing. 1-hour slots … [Read More]
A round-up of three early January exhibitions
LKL visits three solo shows in the first two weeks of 2020: Suh Shinuk, Song Gin-young and Kang Jungsuck. Hopefully we’ll get to Tate Modern to see the big Nam June Paik exhibition before it closes. Suh Shinuk: Man(u)fractured Suh Shinuk’s Man(u)fractured has been extended for a week, to 18 January. It’s well worth a … [Read More]
Shinuk Suh: Man(u)fractured, at Unit 1 Gallery | Workshop
Late notice of an exhibition by Shinuk Suh following his Workshop Foundation residency. Shinuk Suh: Man(u)fractured 29 November 2019-11 January 2020 – extended to 18 January Private View: Thursday, 28 November 2019 Unit 1 Gallery | Workshop | 1 Bard Road | London W10 6TP | unit1gallery-workshop.com Nearest stations: Latimer Road and Shepherd’s Bush Tue … [Read More]
Gallery: Shinuk Suh in Invisible Balance
Shinuk Suh’s first solo show at Daniel Benjamin Gallery is a product of social media: the gallery told me that they discovered Shinuk’s work on Instagram, were captivated by it, and decided to offer him a solo show. It’s amazing that such lucky breaks can happen, but based on the work on show the artist … [Read More]
Shinuk Suh in Invisible Balance, at Daniel Benjamin Gallery
Following on from their Figurative NOW group show, Daniel Benjamin Gallery present another exhibition including a Korean artist: Invisible Balance Shinuk Suh, Daniel Cordas 17 February – 16 March 2019 Daniel Benjamin Gallery | 120 Kensington Park Road | London W11 2PW | db-gallery.com Gallery hours: Tues – Sat 10am – 6pm Daniel Benjamin Gallery … [Read More]