Daehyung Lee Curates Korean Pavilion at 2017 Venice Biennale with Three Generations of Artists
At the 2017 Venice Biennale, Daehyung Lee curated the Korean Pavilion, showcasing 'Counterbalance' with contributions from three artists across various generations. The first-generation artist, Mr K, displayed a personal collection of 1,412 photographs that captured the experiences of survival during Japanese imperialism, the Korean War, dictatorship, and economic change. Cody Choi, representing the second generation, presented 'Venetian Rhapsody,' a neon installation that critiques 'casino capitalism.' The third-generation artist, Lee Wan, unveiled 'Proper Time,' which featured 670 clocks ticking at rates corresponding to the time individuals work to earn a meal. Located in the Giardini, the Biennale attracted over 7,000 journalists and took place from 13 May to 26 November 2017.
Key facts
- Daehyung Lee curated the Korean Pavilion at the 2017 Venice Biennale.
- The exhibition 'Counterbalance' featured artists Mr K, Cody Choi, and Lee Wan.
- Mr K's work included 1,412 photographs from a personal archive bought for US$50.
- Cody Choi's 'Venetian Rhapsody' was a neon installation referencing Las Vegas and Macao casinos.
- Lee Wan's 'Proper Time' had 670 clocks with individualized ticking rates based on work time for meals.
- The pavilion was in the Giardini, with the Biennale from 13 May to 26 November 2017.
- Lee compared curating to managing 'aggressive fish in a tank' to avoid discord.
- Lee noted the Venice Biennale attracts over 7,000 journalists and involves 84 countries.
Entities
Artists
- Daehyung Lee
- Mr K
- Cody Choi
- Lee Wan
Institutions
- ArtReview
- Venice Biennale
- Korean Pavilion
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Giardini
- Korea
- Asia
- Las Vegas
- Macao
- Adriatic Sea