Korean Art, Now! Curator's Talk

We are pleased to announce a special event on 20th November at the Korean Cultural Centre UK, featuring Alvin Li, Curator, International Art, supported by the Asymmetry Art Foundation, Tate Modern. This exclusive occasion offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore Open Wound, a newly commissioned work by artist Mire Lee at Tate Modern. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the creative vision and process behind this captivating piece through in-depth discussions led by Alvin Li.

We encourage guests to join us in celebrating the depth and vibrancy of Korean contemporary art within the UK. This event offers an ideal setting to engage with the Korean art community and explore the richness of artistic exchange. We look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring evening.

Alvin Li is a writer and curator based in London, UK, where he is Curator, International Art, supported by Asymmetry Art Foundation, at Tate Modern. He has staged exhibitions in institutions in the UK and across Asia, including Tate Modern, London; Para Site, Hong Kong, UCCA Centre for Contemporary Art, Beijing; and chi K11 Art Museum, Shanghai, among others. His writing on contemporary art and culture has appeared in international publications such as frieze, Artforum, e-flux and e-flux Architecture, Mousse, Spike Art Quarterly, and ArtReview Asia. He regularly contributes to international juries and public programmes. He was previously Contributing Editor of frieze magazine, and served as Artistic Advisor of the 59th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale in 2022.

Any inquiries: Jaemin Cha, Curator, jaemin.cha@kccuk.org.uk