ART RESIDENCY
Contempory Art From Korea 1960's - Today
16 May - 30 June 2025
Curated by KYUNG-HWAN YEO and MAYA EL KHALIL
Exhibition designed by Formafantasma
Each year, Abu Dhabi Festival supports Emirati artists to develop their practice and exhibit their artworks in high-profile exhibitions abroad. Previous locations have included Berlin, Venice, Paris, London and Seoul.The Abu Dhabi Festival visual arts abroad programme supports the creative and career development of Emirati artists and showcases Emirati art to the world.
Public Program "Layered Dialogues"
Location: Multipurpose space within the exhibition area, Gallery S, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Friday May 16th
5pm - 6pm
Curatorial discussion: Layered Medium: We Are in Open Circuits
Kyunghwan Yeo, Co-curator
Maya El Khalil, Co-curator
Byungjun Kwon, artist
Choi Goen, artist
6.15pm - 7.15pm
Exhibition design as a medium
Exhibition designers Formafantasma’s Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin in conversation with co-curators Kyunghwan Yeo & Maya El Khalil
Saturday May 17th
5pm - 5.30pm
Talk: Chris Dercon in conversation with co-curators Kyung-hwan Yeo & Maya El Khalil
5.30pm - 7.30pm
Film screening: Nam June Paik: Moon Is The Oldest TV, 2023
Featuring a captivating showcase of his work, this documentary profiles the career of Nam June Paik and his pioneering contributions to video art. Directed by Amanda Kim.
Thursday May 29th
Body as medium
Thursday, June 12th
Society as medium
Friday June 20th
Space as medium