The Hyundai Seoul to Showcase Works by Lee Ufan, Andy Warhol, and Kusama Yayoi

'2022 BAMA Preview Exhibition' Held at Basement 1 Special Exhibition Hall
24 Top Galleries Including Koenig and Gana Art Busan Participate Domestically and Internationally

Yayoi Kusama 'Pumpkin'.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yuri] Hyundai Department Store announced on the 23rd that it will hold the '2022 Busan International Gallery Art Fair (BAMA) Preview in The Hyundai Seoul' at the special exhibition hall on the B1 floor of The Hyundai Seoul until the 6th of next month, showcasing artworks by renowned domestic and international artists.

BAMA is one of Korea's representative art fairs, celebrating its 11th anniversary this year. It is characterized by carefully selecting and presenting works from famous galleries both domestic and abroad once a year.

This exhibition is a pre-event held ahead of the main event, the '11th BAMA Busan International Gallery Art Fair,' which will take place in Busan this April. Twenty-four well-known galleries from Korea and abroad, including 'Koenig (Germany)', 'Gana Art Busan', 'P21', and 'Yuna Gallery', are participating, presenting 160 works of paintings, sculptures, and installation art by over 50 domestic and international artists. Professional docents (artwork guides) will be stationed at the exhibition hall to provide explanations and purchase consultations upon customer request.

Key artists featured in the exhibition include modern art master 'Lee Ufan', Korea's first-generation performance artist 'Lee Gun-yong', American pop art pioneer 'Andy Warhol', and 'Yayoi Kusama', a representative of contemporary Japanese art. Visitors can also see works by emerging young artists representing Korea's MZ generation (Millennials + Generation Z), such as 'Jang Seung-geun' and 'Ji Min-kyung'. Representative works include Lee Ufan's 'Untitled' (valued at 32.5 million KRW) and Yayoi Kusama's 'Pumpkin' (valued at 8 billion KRW).

Additionally, the exhibition features 'NFT (Non-Fungible Token) Art', digital artworks applying blockchain technology, displayed on a large 10-meter-high screen. Works by Korea's leading art entertainer (art + entertainer), pop artist 'Han Sang-yoon', and comedian-turned-artist 'Lim Ha-ryong' are also showcased. The artworks presented at this event are available for purchase on-site, with guidance and consultation provided by professional curators.

A Hyundai Department Store official said, "We prepared this exhibition to offer customers a new experience different from the usual and to provide insight into the trends of domestic and international artworks," adding, "We will continue to provide new value to customers through various exhibitions and cultural events."

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