The Hanwha Foundation of Culture is set to open Space ZeroOne, a new nonprofit contemporary art space located in Tribeca, the cultural and artistic hub of New York City. Expanding the foundation\u2019s long-standing commitment to cultural exchange and artist patronage into the heart of New York, the new venue will become a base for global artistic collaboration and a gateway for emerging Korean artists to enter the international art world.<\/p>\n
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Opening on November 7, Space ZeroOne\u2019s inaugural exhibition, \u201cContours of Zero: Emerging Korean Artists in New York,\u201d will present around 20 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and installations, by eight emerging Korean artists who explore the intersections of technology, materiality, and cultural identity \u2014 reflecting diverse aspects of contemporary society. Participating artists include Jungki Beak, Jiyoung Yoo, and Jihee Kim \u2014 alumni of Hanwha\u2019s Youngmin International Artist Residency Program \u2014 as well as Junghae Park, Jeenho Seo, Minjung Song, Kai Oh, and Khia Hong. The official opening event will also feature key figures from New York\u2019s art community.<\/p>\n
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The exhibition takes its cue from the meaning behind the venue\u2019s name, ZeroOne. The concept of \u201czero\u201d often refers to emptiness, but here, \u201cZero\u201d represents latent potential; it is the very ground from which new forms and connections emerge. On the other hand, \u201cOne\u201d symbolizes the realization of that potential. The combination of the Korean word \u201czero\u201d (yeong) and the English word \u201cone\u201d forms \u201cyeongwon,\u201d meaning \u201ceternity\u201d in Korean, symbolizing the artists\u2019 ongoing creative journeys and the Foundation\u2019s enduring commitment to supporting them.<\/p>\n
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\u201cSpace ZeroOne will serve as a meaningful milestone in establishing the foundation\u2019s presence in New York\u2019s contemporary art scene,\u201d said Sungsoo Lee, Chairman of the Hanwha Foundation of Culture. \u201cThe union of \u2018Zero\u2019 and \u2018One\u2019 symbolizes our wish for artists\u2019 creative journeys to continue endlessly and embodies Space ZeroOne\u2019s commitment to walking alongside them on that path.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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In addition, the mezzanine level will showcase artist Hong Seung-Hye\u2019s mezzanine installation, which transforms the space into a geometric, abstract lounge exploring art that can be used and inhabited. This experimental installation questions the functional role of art while expanding Space ZeroOne\u2019s spatial identity.<\/p>\n
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As Korean contemporary art and culture continue to attract international attention, the opening of this new exhibition space in New York is expected to showcase Korea\u2019s dynamic creative ecosystem to a global audience and further strengthen cross-cultural networks.<\/p>\n
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Space ZeroOne is a new initiative of the Hanwha Foundation of Culture, extending the foundation\u2019s longstanding commitment to cultural exchange and artistic experimentation into the heart of New York\u2019s art world. ZeroOne aims to create a venue dedicated to emerging voices, risk-taking, and dialogue across cultures. Through exhibitions, commissions, and public programs, ZeroOne supports emerging and underrecognized artists worldwide, in addition to Korean and Korean diasporic practitioners, all while engaging the broader ecosystem of New York\u2019s contemporary art community.<\/p>\n
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Hanwha Foundation of Culture<\/p>\n
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The Hanwha Foundation of Culture supports artists and cultural initiatives that foster international dialogue and innovation through partnerships, residencies, and exhibitions across Asia, Europe, and North America. In collaboration with the Centre Pompidou, the foundation is establishing a major new art museum, Centre Pompidou Hanwha Seoul, presenting landmark exhibitions from the Pompidou\u2019s collection and its own special exhibitions, alongside educational and public programs. The foundation also administers the Youngmin International Residency Grant, established through a generous bequest from the late Mrs. Seo Young Min, wife of Hanwha Chairman Kim Seung Yeon and a devoted arts patron. The program offers emerging Korean artists opportunities to participate in leading residencies worldwide, supporting their artistic development and fostering international exchange. Together, these initiatives reflect Hanwha\u2019s commitment to building a sustainable arts ecosystem and strengthening cultural dialogue across borders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Hanwha Foundation of Culture is set to open Space ZeroOne, a new nonprofit contemporary art space located…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":262507,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[76,354,355,49,48,356,75],"class_list":{"0":"post-262506","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arts-and-design","8":"tag-arts","9":"tag-arts-and-design","10":"tag-artsanddesign","11":"tag-ca","12":"tag-canada","13":"tag-design","14":"tag-entertainment"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/262506","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=262506"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/262506\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/262507"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=262506"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=262506"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=262506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}