Hyundai Motor Chung Mongkoo Foundation Co-Hosts Nam June Paik Special Exhibition in New York

Held at the New York Korean Cultural Center, USA
from September 26 to November 22

The Hyundai Motor Chung Mongkoo Foundation will serve as a co-host for the Nam June Paik special exhibition held in New York, United States.

On September 25, the foundation announced that it will co-host the exhibition "Nam June Paik: The Communicator" together with the New York Korean Cultural Center and the Nam June Paik Art Center. The exhibition will be held at the New York Korean Cultural Center from September 26 to November 22.

This exhibition reinterprets Nam June Paik's vision, which explored "communication" as the essence of art, within a contemporary context. It features more than 30 works, including video art, paintings, and drawings, with major pieces such as "Lottery of Genghis Khan," "TV Cello," "Main Channel Matrix," and the Robot Series.

In addition, Kim Areum, the grand prize winner of the "Onso Artist Open Call 2025" competition for young artists hosted by the foundation, will participate in this exhibition and present her media artwork "Car to the Future."

This piece was inspired by Nam June Paik's "Lottery of Genghis Khan." Based on the themes of love and coexistence, it envisions technology not as a mere tool but as a driving force that connects people. Through this, the artist suggests that the future we are heading toward could also be a new form of love.

First floor view of the Nam June Paik special exhibition held until November at the New York Korean Cultural Center. Provided by Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation

At the opening ceremony held in New York on September 23, Kim Areum said, "It was an opportunity to inherit the artistic spirit of Nam June Paik and, as a young artist living in this era, to explore the values our society should pursue and a sustainable future." She added, "I am grateful for the chance to reflect on both the possibilities and fears related to technological advancement."

Jung Moosung, chairman of the foundation, stated, "Kim Areum's work demonstrates that Nam June Paik's vision is still alive today. It is a great honor for the foundation, which is leading efforts to build a sustainable society with future generations, to participate in this meaningful exhibition."

The foundation annually holds the "Onso Artist Open Call" at Ondream Society, a multi-cultural space located in Myeongdong, under the theme "A Sustainable Future for All," to discover and support young artists. Selected artists receive a variety of benefits, including exhibition opportunities, mentoring, and promotional support. This year, the grand prize winner was given the opportunity to participate in a global exhibition, and Kim Areum is taking part in this exhibition in New York.

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