Mona Hatoum's First Korean Solo Exhibition at White Cube Seoul
Mona Hatoum (b. 1952) is showcasing her inaugural solo exhibition in Korea at White Cube Seoul, featuring over 20 significant pieces that reflect her diverse artistic journey over the past two decades. This collection includes sculptures, installations, and paper works created between 1999 and 2025. Hatoum is recognized for her ability to turn mundane items into menacing art, exemplified by Untitled (wheelchair II) (1999), a stainless steel wheelchair with knife handles, and Divider (2025), a hospital room divider adorned with barbed wire. Notable works also include Misbah (2006–07), a brass lantern with soldier silhouettes, and Still Life (medical cabinet) VI (2025), a medical cabinet containing hand-blown glass grenades. The exhibition is currently on view at White Cube Seoul.
Key facts
- First solo exhibition in Korea by Mona Hatoum at White Cube Seoul.
- Over 20 key works from 1999 to 2025 are featured.
- Includes sculpture, installation, and works on paper.
- Untitled (wheelchair II) (1999) has serrated knife handles on a wheelchair.
- Divider (2025) replaces hospital curtain fabric with barbed wire.
- Misbah (2006–07) is a brass lantern with soldier silhouettes.
- Still Life (medical cabinet) VI (2025) contains hand-blown glass grenades.
- Hatoum's work evokes seduction and revulsion, fear and fascination.
Entities
Artists
- Mona Hatoum
Institutions
- White Cube Seoul
Locations
- Seoul
- South Korea