Yiyun Kang's AI-themed exhibition 'Illumination' opens at Fondation Fiminco with Korean emerging artists.
From April 24 to June 21, 2026, the Korean Cultural Centre and Fondation Fiminco will host 'Illumination,' a joint exhibition celebrating 140 years of diplomatic ties between Korea and France. The event will feature a solo showcase by Yiyun Kang, a prominent figure in Korean digital art, alongside a collective exhibition featuring four up-and-coming artists: Hayoung, Jisoo Yoo, Youngchan Ko, and Intae Hwang. Kang's immersive works, displayed in a 1,200 m² area, delve into the influence of AI through pieces such as 'Great Anxiety,' 'Echo Chamber,' and 'Entanglement.' The group exhibition presents innovative works that explore themes of data circulation and materiality, curated by Haeyoung-Yoomine Kim with assistant curator Boram Jung, emphasizing the new wave of Korean artists navigating digital changes.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs from April 24 to June 21, 2026
- Celebrates 140 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and France
- Features solo exhibition by Yiyun Kang and group show of four emerging Korean artists
- Occupies the Chaufferie space at Fondation Fiminco (1,200 m², 14m ceiling height)
- Includes three installations by Kang: Great Anxiety, Echo Chamber, and Entanglement
- Group exhibition artists: Hayoung, Jisoo Yoo, Youngchan Ko, Intae Hwang
- Curated by Haeyoung-Yoomine Kim with assistant curator Boram Jung
- Explores themes of artificial intelligence, data, and digital transformation
Entities
Artists
- Yiyun Kang
- Hayoung
- Jisoo Yoo
- Youngchan Ko
- Intae Hwang
- Haeyoung-Yoomine Kim
- Boram Jung
Institutions
- Fondation Fiminco
- Korean Cultural Centre
- artsixMic
Locations
- Romainville
- France
- Korea
- Paris