Kim Heecheon: Moles Opens at Seo-Seoul Museum of Art
The Seo-Seoul Museum of Art has launched its inaugural solo exhibition dedicated to a media artist, featuring Kim Heecheon. Titled 'Kim Heecheon: Moles', this invitational showcase presents the artist's recent works, including photographs, videos, and games, all commissioned and supported by the museum. The featured pieces, mainly created from 2023 onward, encompass the spiritual series 'CutterIII' (2023) and 'Double'. Kim Heecheon is noted for his critical examination of the modern technological landscape and visual culture, exploring how individuals understand their existence in a reality intertwined with virtuality and invisible technology. This exhibition is part of a curated series highlighting prominent contemporary South Korean media artists responding to a rapidly evolving society, underscoring the museum's dedication to media art and its exploration of technology and identity.
Key facts
- Seo-Seoul Museum of Art opens its first media artist solo exhibition.
- The exhibition features works by Kim Heecheon.
- Titled 'Kim Heecheon: Moles'.
- Showcases latest works, focusing on those since 2023.
- Includes games, videos, and photographs commissioned and supported by the Seoul Museum of Art.
- Features the spiritual series 'CutterIII' (2023) and 'Double'.
- Part of a series focusing on major contemporary South Korean media artists.
- Kim Heecheon questions perception in a world where virtuality is a layer of reality.
Entities
Artists
- Kim Heecheon
Institutions
- Seo-Seoul Museum of Art
- Seoul Museum of Art
Locations
- Seoul
- South Korea