The SongEun ArtAward was established in 2001 to support and award Korean contemporary artists through a fair and transparent evaluation process every year. To date, this award is one of the most influential art prizes domestically and is recognized for discovering new talents. After the 10th ArtAwards, from 2011 the SongEun ArtAward was greatly modified with the purpose of better supporting and promoting emerging Korean artists. Under the new selection process, only four artists are selected on the shortlist and each finalist is equally awarded the same cash prize. 

This year close to 423 persons applied for this open competition and we are very proud to announce Bona Park, Junebum Park, Donghyun Son, Jaye Rhee for the 15th SongEun ArtAward shortlist.

Each artist is showing a body of works in one of the four exhibition spaces and before the end of the group exhibition, one artist will be selected as the Grand Prize Winner and given the opportunity for a solo exhibition within 2 years at the SongEun ArtSpace. A complied video of the artists’ interviews is also on view on the second floor.