Kimsooja Wins 2015 Ho-Am Prize for the Arts, Becoming First Female Visual Artist Recipient

Kimsooja, a Korean artist based in New York, has been honored with the 2015 Ho-Am Prize for the Arts in Seoul, which comes with a prize of KRW 300 million (approximately GBP 175,300). This award, created in 1990, recognizes outstanding contributions in five areas: science, engineering, medicine, the arts, and community service. Kimsooja is notable for being the first female visual artist to receive this recognition, joining the ranks of past laureates like Lee Ufan and Nam June Paik. Born in 1957 in Dagu, South Korea, she has a rich background in video, performance, installation, and textile arts. Her latest exhibitions include the 9th Gwangju Biennale and a solo display at the Guggenheim Bilbao, which is open until July 5.