Koo Jeong A
Koo Jeong A is a South-Korean born mixed-media and installation artist.
Koo Jeong A  | |
|---|---|
| Born | Seoul, South Korea.  | 
| Nationality | South Korean | 
| Known for | Visual arts, installation art, Contemporary Art | 
| Website | https://www.koojeonga.com | 
| Koo Jeong A | |
| Hangul | |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Gu Jeong-a | 
| McCune–Reischauer | Ku Chŏng'a | 
Koo studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris.[1] She worked as an artist-in-residence in the Augarten Contemporary in 2002.[2]
Her work has included still and moving images, sound and scent, found objects, the natural environment, and site-specific installation. The New York Times referred to her work as having diverse influences and themes of childhood longing.[3] Art in America called her work "focused", "quiet", and "quirky."[4]
Select exhibitions
    
- Visibilities: Intrepid Women of Artpace, Artpace, San Antonio, Texas (2020)[5]
 - Galerie Eva Presenhuber, New York (2020)
 - OooOoO, La Triennale di Milano, Milano (2019)
 - Don't look like a line, Pinksummer temporary venue, Hangar Toolbox, Via Egeo, Turin (2017)
 - ajeongkoo, Art Sonje Center, Seoul (2017)
 - Arrogation, 32nd São Paulo Biennial, São Paulo (2016)
 - 'Odorama', Art Night with Institute of Contemporary Arts, London (2016)
 - 14th Venice Biennale of Architecture, Swiss Pavilion (2014)[6]
 - 10th Gwangju Biennale (2014)[7]
 - The Oussser (2014), La Raia Fondazione
 - do it 2013, Manchester Art Gallery (2013)[8]
 - Koo Jeong-A (2012), Kunsthalle Düsseldorf[9]
 - 20 (2012), Pinksummer[10]
 - Constellation Congress, Dia:Beacon (2010)[11]
 - 53rd Venice Biennale (2009)[12]
 - Your Bright Future: 12 Contemporary Artists from Korea (2009), Los Angeles County Museum of Art[9]
 - Koo Jeong A, Aspen Art Museum (2007)[13]
 - Singular Forms (Sometimes Repeated), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (2004)[7]
 
Recognition
    
In 2016, she was named "2016 Artist of the Year" by the Korean Cultural Centre UK.[7]
In 2005 she was awarded the Hermès Korea Missulsang prize.[14]
In 2002, Koo was a finalist for the Hugo Boss Prize at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.[15]
Public collections
    
Koo's work may be found in several public institutions, including:
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum[16]
 - Centre Pompidou[14]
 - Tate Modern[17]
 - Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art[18]
 - RISD Museum
 - Louis Vuitton Foundation for Creation
 - Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris[19]
 - Frac fond régional d'art contemporain, Marseille, France
 - FNAC (Fonds national d'art contemporain), Paris
 
Publications
    
- Constellation Congress: Koo Jeong A. New Haven: Yale University Press (2012). ISBN 978-0-300-18880-6
 - Otro: Koo Jeong A. Vassiviere: Le Centre International d'Art et du Paysage (2012). ISBN 978-2-910850-55-5
 - 9 Nove/Nine: Koo Jeong A. Lisbon: Fundacao Calouste Gulbenkian (2011). ISBN 978-972-635-237-2
 - Oussseux Milan: Silvana Editions (2010). ISBN 8836616909
 - Flammariousss: Koo Jeong A & Edouard Glissant Paris: Yvon Lambert (2006).[20]
 - Koo Jeong-A : 315 n° 1 Paris: Editions du Centre Pompidou (2004). ISBN 2-84426-239-2
 - Frozen With A Smile: Koo Jeong A. Kitayushu: Silvana Editions (2010). ISBN 4-901387-20-0
 - The Land of Ousss Dublin: Douglas Hyde Gallery (2002). Ireland ISBN 0907660797
 - Koo Jeong A. Paris: Editions des musees de la Ville de Paris (1997). ISBN 2-87900-351-2
 - Migrateurs: Koo Jeong A. Paris: ARC Musee d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (1994). ISBN 2-904497-14-5
 
See also
    
    
External links
    
- Koo Jeong A at Pilar Corrias, London
 - Koo Jeong A at Pinksummer Gallery, Genova
 
References
    
- Berrebi, Sophie (9 September 1999). "Koo Jeong-a". Frieze. No. 48. ISSN 0962-0672. Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
 - "Koo Jeong-A". The Guggenheim Museums and Foundation. Archived from the original on 18 August 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
 - Smith, Roberta (5 December 2003). "Art in Review; Koo Jeong-a". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
 - Koplos, Janet (28 March 2011). "Koo Jeong A". ARTnews. Archived from the original on 23 August 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
 - "Visibilities: Intrepid Women Of Artpace". Artpace. Spring 2020. Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
 - "14th International Architecture Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia". Pro Helvetica. 2014. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
 - "Koo Jeong A | Biography". Pilar Corrias. Archived from the original on 18 September 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
 - "Koo Jeong A and Rirkrit Tiravanija at Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester". Pilar Corrias. 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
 - "Koo Jeong A". Yvon Lambert. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
 - "Koo Jeong A - 20". Pinksummer Contemporary Art. 30 March 2012. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
 - "Koo Jeong A, Constellation Congress [Dia:Beacon]". Dia Art. 2010–2011. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
 - "La Biennale di Venezia - Artists", La Biennale di Venezia, Retrieved 6 May 2014.
 - "Koo Jeong-A". Aspen Art Museum (Archive). 2007. Archived from the original on 28 September 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
 - "Koo Jeong A: Constellation Congress". Asia Art Archive in America. 2010. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
 - "Hugo Boss Prize 2002 Shortlist". The Guggenheim Museums and Foundation. 2002. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
 - Dailey, Meghan. "Koo Jeong-A - Oslo". The Guggenheim Museums and Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
 - "'Cedric', Koo Jeong-A, 2003". Tate. Archived from the original on 7 December 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
 - "Koo Jeong-a - Snowy Sunny Days". Astrup Fearnley Museum. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
 - "Koo Jeong A". Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris. Archived from the original on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
 - "Koo Jeong-a & Édouard Glissant - Flammariousss". Yvon Lambert Bookshop. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2014.