Heritage and Modernity: The Roots of Contemporary Korean Art
Contemporary Korean art is not born as a break with tradition, but rather as a fruitful continuation. Heirs to calligraphy, ink landscapes, and hanji paperwork, Korean artists transform these ancestral codes into new visual languages. This fusion of past and present gives their creations a depth that appeals to both Western and Asian eyes.
It is on this inspiration that Magna Gallery Paris has thought about and built its offer in terms of contemporary Korean art.
Contemporary Korean painting: power of gesture and minimalism
Painting occupies a central place in the contemporary Korean scene. From the gestural abstraction of the masters of the Dansaekhwa movement (1970s) to current experiments, the canvas becomes a space of meditation and power.
The chromatic sobriety, the repetition of the gesture and the relationship to emptiness translate a profoundly spiritual aesthetic, where every nuance counts.
Today, young artists are revisiting this language by integrating new materials, new textures or more conceptual references, affirming the vitality and diversity of Korean painting.
Ceramics: tradition reinvented
Korean ceramics, world-renowned for its celadon and porcelain, are experiencing a new boom in the contemporary field. Artists are reinterpreting the refined forms and subtle glazes of tradition to create pieces that oscillate between sculpture and design.
These works interact with modern interiors: sometimes as objects of contemplation, sometimes as aesthetic accents integrated into architecture and furniture. They embody a bridge between decorative and visual art.
Why collect Korean art today?
The international market is paying increasing attention to the Korean scene. Major art fairs, museums, and private collections now give it pride of place. For collectors, investing in contemporary Korean art, whether painting or ceramics, not only means acquiring a work of singular aesthetic strength, but also participating in a burgeoning global cultural movement.