As Iceland was the first country in this part of the world to announce its openness to post-covid tourism it’s possibly appropriate that Pontone’s first exhibition as we gradually emerge from lockdown features Lee Jeonglok’s work in the country. The exhibition is online only, as the gallery is in the process of moving from Sloane … [Read More]
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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 Korean Villages of Joung Young-ju
I’ve been really impressed by the atmosphere created by Joung Young-ju’s paintings. Villages densely populate hillsides and valleys and fickle lights evoke feelings of intimacy and warmth. Sunrise and sunset define a special time of the day which forms a connection between two separate moments: day and night. And, hence, it feels like an ethereal … [Read More]
Joung Young-ju debut at Pontone Gallery
A welcome piece of good news. Pontone Gallery is reopening on 15 June, and their first post lockdown exhibition features a debut for artist Joung Young-ju. Note that with the health and safety of visitors and staff in mind, the gallery will be allowing a maximum of 10 visitors at any one time. To guarantee … [Read More]
Park Jieun solo exhibition at Pontone Gallery
A new Korean artist in the Albemarle / Pontone roster: Introducing Park Jieun 23 January – 23 February 2020 | Monday – Saturday 10-6pm Albemarle Gallery at Pontone Gallery | 43 Cadogan Gardens | Sloane Square | London SW3 2TB Albemarle Gallery is delighted to present a collection of works by South Korean artist Park … [Read More]
Lee Jungwoong: Brush and Blue Abstraction, at Pontone Gallery
Pontone Gallery’s final exhibition of the year: Lee Jungwoong: Brush and Blue Abstraction 12 December 2019 – 19 January 2020 Pontone Gallery | 43 Cadogan Gardens | Sloane Square | London SW3 2TB | pontonegallery.art Monday – Saturday 10-6pm | Sunday by appointment Lee Jungwoong paints pictures of paintbrushes — he paints the thing that … [Read More]
Do Sungwook: Supernatural, at Pontone Gallery
A joint exhibition with Choi Soowhan. Do Sungwook: Supernatural 10 October – 3 November 2019 Pontone Gallery | 43 Cadogan Gardens | London SW3 2TB | pontonegallery.art Monday – Saturday 10-6pm | Sunday by appointment Korean artist Do Sungwook leads us into his mysterious woodland. Sunlight bursts through the canopy, glowing and incandescent. It articulates … [Read More]
Choi Soowhan: Complex Emptiness, at Pontone Gallery
We got a foretaste of Choi Soowhan’s work at the Korean Eye 2020 Teaser this week. In October there’s a chance to see more of his work: Choi Soowhan: Complex Emptiness 10 October – 3 November 2019 Pontone Gallery | 43 Cadogan Gardens | London SW3 2TB | pontonegallery.art Monday – Saturday 10-6pm | Sunday … [Read More]
Mari Kim’s trip to London for “Immortal Beloved”
We’ve enjoyed seeing Mari Kim’s work on display in London galleries over the past few years, so it was a real treat to be able to meet her when she came over recently for the opening of her show at Pontone Gallery. The works on display this time showed a slightly different direction: still the … [Read More]
Mari Kim: Immortal Beloved, at Pontone Gallery
Mari Kim returns to London in a joint exhibition with Cha Jongrye. Mari Kim: Immortal Beloved Pontone Gallery | 43 Cadogan Gardens | London SW3 2TB | pontonegallery.art 12 July – 4 August 2019 Monday – Saturday 10-6pm | Sunday by appointment Korean artist Mari Kim’s paintings are highly-stylised images of glamour and artifice. Her … [Read More]
Cha Jongrye: Mysterious Topographies, at Pontone Gallery
Cha Jongrye used to make an occasional appearance at Albermarle Gallery, and now she’s at Pontone, in a joint exhibition with Mari Kim. Cha Jongrye: Mysterious Topographies Pontone Gallery | 43 Cadogan Gardens | London SW3 2TB | pontonegallery.art 12 July – 4 August 2019 Monday – Saturday 10-6pm | Sunday by appointment Korean artist … [Read More]
Lee Jaehyo + Kim Bumsu @Pontone Gallery
A new artist for Pontone Gallery, alongside a well established one: Lee Jaehyo + Kim Bumsu 12 April – 5 May 2019 Pontone Gallery | 43 Cadogan Gardens | London SW3 2TB | +44 20 7730 8777 | pontonegallery.art Monday – Saturday 10-6pm | Sunday by appointment Kim Bumsu: Sacred Cinema Pontone Gallery is proud … [Read More]
Lee Leenam + Hwang Seontae: at Pontone Gallery from 4 October
It’s a while since we’ve had a chance to see Lee Leenam’s work in London. He comes to Pontone Gallery with one of their regulars, Hwang Seontae: Lee Leenam | Hwang Seontae Pontone Gallery | 43 Cadogan Gardens | London SW3 2TB Mon – Sat: 10am – 6pm | Sun: 11am – 6pm 4 October … [Read More]
Exhibition news: Lee Jeongwoong | Laputa: The Fall, at Pontone Gallery
We rather like Lee Jeongwoong’s references to late Victorian style in his paintings: Lee Jeongwoong: Laputa – The Fall 2 February – 4 March 2018 (Opening reception Thursday 1 February | 6–8 pm) Pontone Gallery | 43 Cadogan Gardens | London SW3 2TB | www.pontonegallery.com Korean artist Lee Jeongwoong was born in 1982 in Seoul. He … [Read More]
Korean galleries at London Art Fair 2018
I’m not sure if I’m going to get the chance to go to the London Art Fair this year. But a scan of the website indicates the following galleries of interest. As usual, you’ll probably find Korean artists at one or two other stands as well. Gallery Location Artists Atelier Aki STAND G04 Kang Yehsine, … [Read More]
Korean Masters, at Pontone Gallery
Pontone Gallery announces its October group show: Korean Masters Pontone Gallery | 43 Cadogan Gardens | London SW3 2TB | www.pontonegallery.com 6 October – 29 October 2017 Opening reception Thursday 5 October | 6–8 pm Monday – Friday 10-6pm | Saturday 11-7pm | Sunday 11-6pm Bae Joonsung | Chun Kwang Young | Lee Jaehyo | … [Read More]