Korean media artist Jeamin Cha awarded 21st Hermès Foundation Missulsang prize

Jeamin Cha, a media artist from Korea, has been awarded the 21st Hermès Foundation Missulsang, a biennial accolade initiated in 2000 to nurture new artists in South Korea. The prize comprises KRW 30 million (USD 20,000) and assistance for a solo exhibition at Atelier Hermès in Seoul, set to debut in May 2027. Cha's work encompasses film, installation, performance, and writing, primarily focusing on video pieces that elevate marginalized narratives and expand documentary practices through in-depth interviews and fieldwork. Her projects frequently investigate the impact of political, cultural, and social frameworks on individuals in urban environments. The international jury included Hye-kyung Ki, Binna Choi, Seo-young Jung, Isabella Bertolotti, and Reiko Setsuda. The Hermès Foundation oversees this recognition of emerging talent in the Korean art landscape.