Paris Gallery Presents Dansaekhwa Exhibition Marking France-Korea Diplomatic Anniversary
Almine Rech Paris, Matignon is hosting a group exhibition featuring key artists from the Dansaekhwa movement, including Ha Chong-Hyun, Lee Ufan, Park Seo-Bo, Yun Hyong-keun, and Chung Sang-Hwa. The show runs from March 21 to May 23, 2026. This presentation commemorates 140 years of diplomatic ties between France and South Korea, established in 1886. Dansaekhwa holds significant importance in South Korean art history, emerging in the late 1950s when artists began engaging with Western avant-garde approaches, marking a departure from academic traditions.
Key facts
- Exhibition features major Dansaekhwa artists
- Show runs March 21-May 23, 2026
- Celebrates 140 years of France-Korea diplomatic relations
- Dansaekhwa movement began in late 1950s
- Movement represents break from academic painting traditions
Entities
Artists
- Ha Chong-Hyun
- Lee Ufan
- Park Seo-Bo
- Yun Hyong-keun
- Chung Sang-Hwa
Institutions
- Almine Rech Paris, Matignon
Locations
- Paris
- France
- South Korea