Shinsegae Department Store Opens Gallery in Mezzanine Space at Gangnam Branch... Monthly Themed Exhibitions

Introducing Kim Chang-yeol's Waterdrop Artwork as the First Exhibition
Showcasing Works by Era Including Prints and Originals
Gallery Experts On-site... Providing One-on-One Consulting for Artwork Introduction and Purchase

Shinsegae Department Store is exhibiting and selling about 20 works by artist Kim Chang-yeol in the mezzanine space between the 1st and 2nd floors of the Gangnam main building until the 28th of this month. Customers are viewing the artworks at Shinsegae Department Store.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yuri] Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam Branch is being transformed with art pieces.

Shinsegae Department Store announced on the 3rd that it will exhibit and sell over 20 carefully selected works by artist Kim Chang-yeol, ranging from his early to recent works, in the mezzanine space between the 1st and 2nd floors of the main building at the Gangnam branch until the 28th of this month.

Since 2020, Shinsegae Gangnam has introduced an Art Space for customers who collect artworks or invest in art assets. The Gangnam branch offers a space filled with works by both renowned and emerging artists, allowing the general public to appreciate art as easily as shopping. The mezzanine space is also planned to become a special place where customers can enjoy alongside the Art Space.

Art specialist dealers and curators are stationed on-site, providing not only introductions to the exhibited works but also one-on-one customized art consulting. In the private room, customers can receive recommendations for artworks suitable for their desired spaces such as homes or offices, as well as installation consultations.

The first exhibition in the mezzanine space introduces the theme "Water Drops, From Moment to Eternity" by Kim Chang-yeol (1929?2021), famous as the water drop artist in Korean contemporary art. Visitors can appreciate works from the 1970s early period when he began focusing on water drops, up to pieces from the 2000s, all in one place. The exhibition includes a variety of sizes, from large-scale 120-ho works to small 3-ho pieces.

Meanwhile, Shinsegae Department Store has launched the industry's first digital art gallery on its mobile application (app). Since its launch last month, the number of app users exceeded 80,000 from the 18th to the 31st, drawing a strong response. For some original works by artists such as Kang Taegumon and Han Imsu, both the physical artwork sold at auction and a non-fungible token (NFT) version are presented together.

Going forward, Shinsegae Gallery plans to introduce and sell works by domestic and international artists with new themes every month to cater to customers with diverse tastes and sensibilities. Hwang Hokyung, Executive Director in charge of the Shinsegae Department Store Gallery, said, "We have prepared a new space where customers interested in art can enjoy shopping and art appreciation together," adding, "We will continue to present differentiated shopping content tailored to various lifestyles."

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