Korean Feminist Artists

Dr. Kim Hong-hee is an art historian, curator, and critic based in Seoul, who specializes in video art and feminist art. She is chairperson of the board of the Nam June Paik Cultural Foundation and served as Director of the Seoul Museum of Art (2012–16) and the Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art (2006–10). She was a member of the Finding Committee of Documenta 14 (2017), Artistic Director of the 6th Gwangju Biennale (2006), and Commissioner of the South Korean Pavilion at the 50th Venice Biennale (2003).Kim Hyesoon is one of the most influential contemporary poets of South Korea. She is the first female poet to receive the prestigious Midang and Kim Su-yong awards, and her work has been translated into many languages, including Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, and Swedish. Kim lives in Seoul and teaches creative writing at the Seoul Institute of the Arts. Kim has won several international literature prizes, including the National Book Critics Circle Award (2024).

‘A book written with a brilliant concept through a mind-blowing narrative. This book is not just about contemporary Korean Feminist Artists, but about the Korean feminist movement, which has been at the forefront of cultural diversity and social inclusion in Korea’s postmodern society. In short, it is an art herstory that raises the bar of Korean culture and society to the next level.’ – Thomas Hongtack Kim, Creative Director, Writer, and Board of Directors_One Club for Creativity NY   ‘This book transforms readers into speculative and imaginative curators of Korean Feminist Art, It presents the most electrifying and poignant moments in contemporary history. ’ – Soyoung Kim, Professor, Korea National University of Arts, Filmmaker/Artist, Author, Korean Cinema in Global Contexts: Post-Colonial Phantom, Blockbuster, Trans -Cinema (Amsterdam University Press, 2022)   ‘A compelling, expansive document.’ – The Art Newspaper   ‘From cyborgs to soap sculptures, bar codes to chocolate, embroidery to plundered displays… Kim diligently introduces Korean feminist art to a waiting world.’ – Booklist   A richly illustrated tome.’ – Artnet‘A fascinating form of wayfinding through waves of Korean society — feminist, artistic, and beyond.’ – Hyperallergic   ‘A tour de force that celebrates the resilience, creativity, and courage of Korean feminist artists.’ – ArtDaily