Born in 1957 in Daegu.
Based in New York, Paris and Seoul.
While using sound and light, materials unique to that culture, performance, video, photos,
In various media such as installation,
It expresses a society in which various cultures overlap and coexist.
Until now, the theme was traditional cloth and sewing on the Korean Peninsula.
In recent years, the concept of this needle and mirror has evolved,
It questions our existence, the world, and the major challenges facing this era.
Born in Daegu (Taegu) in 1957. She is based in New York, Paris and Seoul. Using sound, light, and materials specific to each culture, she expresses a society in which various cultures coexist in a complex overlapping manner through a variety of mediums such as performance, video, photographs, and installations. In the past, her themes have been based on traditional Korean fabrics and sewing. In recent years, her needlework and mirrors concepts have evolved to question our existence, the world, and the great challenges we face in this era.
She has actively participated in international exhibitions such as the 5th Istanbul Biennale (1997), the Venice Biennale (1999 – 2007 years), the Yokohama Triennale in 2005, and the Busan Biennale (In 2002 and 2014). She has also recently held many solo exhibitions such as "MMCA Hyundai Motors Series 2016: KIMSOOJA – Archive of Mind" (National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul, 2016), "To Breathe" (Centre Pompidou Metz, France, 2015), etc.
Beginning with the 5th Istanbul Biennale (1997), Venice Biennale (1999-2007), Yokohama Triennale 2005, Busan Biennale (2002, 2014)
Actively participating in international exhibitions such as “MMCA Hyundai Motors Series 2016: KIMSOOJA – Archive of Mind” (National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul, 2016), “To Breathe” (Pompidou Center Metz, France, 2016)
Born in Daegu (Taegu) in 1957. She is based in New York, Paris and Seoul. Using sound, light, and materials specific to each culture, she expresses a society in which various cultures coexist in a complex overlapping manner through a variety of mediums such as performance, video, photographs, and installations. In the past, her themes have been based on traditional Korean fabrics and sewing. In recent years, her needlework and mirrors concepts have evolved to question our existence, the world, and the great challenges we face in this era.
She has actively participated in international exhibitions such as the 5th Istanbul Biennale (1997), the Venice Biennale (1999 – 2007 years), the Yokohama Triennale in 2005, and the Busan Biennale (In 2002 and 2014). She has also recently held many solo exhibitions such as "MMCA Hyundai Motors Series 2016: KIMSOOJA – Archive of Mind" (National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul, 2016), "To Breathe" (Centre Pompidou Metz, France, 2015), etc.
Born in Daegu (Taegu) in 1957. She is based in New York, Paris and Seoul. Using sound, light, and materials specific to each culture, she expresses a society in which various cultures coexist in a complex overlapping manner through a variety of mediums such as performance, video, photographs, and installations. In the past, her themes have been based on traditional Korean fabrics and sewing. In recent years, her needlework and mirrors concepts have evolved to question our existence, the world, and the great challenges we face in this era.
She has actively participated in international exhibitions such as the 5th Istanbul Biennale (1997), the Venice Biennale (1999 – 2007 years), the Yokohama Triennale in 2005, and the Busan Biennale (In 2002 and 2014). She has also recently held many solo exhibitions such as "MMCA Hyundai Motors Series 2016: KIMSOOJA – Archive of Mind" (National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul, 2016), "To Breathe" (Centre Pompidou Metz, France, 2015), etc.
