The Art of Curation

THE CURATOR'S EYE

The Art of Curation invites viewers into a refined dialogue between space and form, marking a bold new chapter in the gallery’s evolving identity.

With an interdisciplinary background in fine art, fashion design, design management, and brand strategy, Nana Lee brings a distinctive curatorial perspective that bridges disciplines and cultures. Her practice seamlessly merges art, design, fashion, and spatial storytelling to craft immersive experiences that resonate emotionally and intellectually across diverse environments.

The exhibition features works by celebrated artists including Nemo Jantzen, Boree Hur, Miguel Vallinas, Jose Margulis, Kyuhak Lee, Byungjin Kim, Yuki Matsueda, Hyunsook Jeong, Hamilton Aguiar, Heekyung Kim, and E.J. Kim. This thoughtfully curated selection reflects BLANK SPACE’s continued commitment to connecting global artistic vision with local cultural resonance.

MIGUEL VALLINAS

Miguel Vallinas is a contemporary digital photographer who explores surrealism and historical references in his work. His signature style isolates his subjects in a black void, creating a striking contrast with their bold colors and the depth of the background.

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KYUHAK LEE

Kyuhak Lee constructs his assemblages from polystyrene or Styrofoam strips, meticulously wrapped in magazine pages and newspapers, then layered with hanji—traditional handmade Korean paper. This distinctive process not only transforms everyday materials into textured, dimensional surfaces but also serves as a powerful social commentary on consumer culture and the shifting values of the millennial era.

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NEMO JANTZEN

Nemo Jantzen is a boundary-pushing artist and designer known for his innovative use of unconventional materials to explore the intersection of narrative and contemporary visual culture. Best recognized for his striking pointillist portraits crafted from resin-encased photographic spheres and layered mixed-media compositions, Jantzen merges fine art with design, illusion, and storytelling. His meticulous techniques invite viewers to engage both from afar and up close, revealing unexpected details and meaning. With an international career spanning decades, his work has garnered critical acclaim and is held in prestigious public and private collections worldwide.

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HYUNSOOK JEONG

Hyunsook Jeong is a Korean artist whose work centers around the theme of light, a life force that is essential to human existence. She uses naturally iridescent materials, such as mother of pearl and crystal, to capture the eternal nature of light on canvas.

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EJ KIM

EJ Kim is a rising Korean artist based in Seoul, with an artistic practice explores the emotional impact of light and its interaction with a personal, intimate creative process. His work investigates how visual crystallizations formed through this process communicate and establish relationships, both with himself and the viewers.

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BOREE HUR

Boree captures the relationship between flowers and our perception of them, aiming to showcase their healing potential for humans. Her explosive canvases emphasize the vulnerability shared by both humans and flowers and align with the Korean philosophy of holistic living.

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YUKI MATSUEDA

Yuki Matsueda is a Japanese artist known for his innovative and humorous three-dimensional sculptures that often feature everyday objects breaking free from their conventional two-dimensional forms. His Exit and Card Series are perfect reflections of his tongue in cheek approach to sculpture. 

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JOSE MARGULIS

Jose Margulis is a contemporary artist from Venezuela who delves into the manipulation between two-dimensional and three-dimensional spaces. Using photography, digital printing, and acrylic sheets, Margulis crafts works that create illusions where volume, space, and light seem to constantly change.

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BYUNGJIN KIM

A renowned steel sculptor, Byungjin Kim is celebrated for creating intricate figures and forms by meticulously welding together countless letters, logos, and symbols. His signature technique transforms industrial materials into expressive, layered narratives. Expanding his practice, he now introduces a brand-new series of original paintings on French etching paper, merging his sculptural sensibility with a refined, two-dimensional approach.

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