Koo Jeong A is a South-Korean born mixed-media and installation artist.

Koo Jeong A
Born
Seoul, South Korea.
NationalitySouth Korean
Known forVisual arts, installation art, Contemporary Art
Websitehttps://www.koojeonga.com
Koo Jeong A
Hangul
구정아
Revised RomanizationGu Jeong-a
McCune–ReischauerKu 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

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Recognition

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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

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Koo's work may be found in several public institutions, including:

Publications

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  • 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

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Koo Jeong-A". The Guggenheim Museums and Foundation. Archived from the original on 18 August 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  3. ^ Smith, Roberta (5 December 2003). "Art in Review; Koo Jeong-a". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  4. ^ Koplos, Janet (28 March 2011). "Koo Jeong A". ARTnews. Archived from the original on 23 August 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  5. ^ "Visibilities: Intrepid Women Of Artpace". Artpace. Spring 2020. Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  6. ^ "14th International Architecture Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia". Pro Helvetica. 2014. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  7. ^ a b c "Koo Jeong A | Biography". Pilar Corrias. Archived from the original on 18 September 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ a b "Koo Jeong A". Yvon Lambert. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
  10. ^ "Koo Jeong A - 20". Pinksummer Contemporary Art. 30 March 2012. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  11. ^ "Koo Jeong A, Constellation Congress [Dia:Beacon]". Dia Art. 2010–2011. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  12. ^ "La Biennale di Venezia - Artists", La Biennale di Venezia, Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  13. ^ "Koo Jeong-A". Aspen Art Museum (Archive). 2007. Archived from the original on 28 September 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  14. ^ a b "Koo Jeong A: Constellation Congress". Asia Art Archive in America. 2010. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  15. ^ "Hugo Boss Prize 2002 Shortlist". The Guggenheim Museums and Foundation. 2002. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  16. ^ Dailey, Meghan. "Koo Jeong-A - Oslo". The Guggenheim Museums and Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  17. ^ "'Cedric', Koo Jeong-A, 2003". Tate. Archived from the original on 7 December 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  18. ^ "Koo Jeong-a - Snowy Sunny Days". Astrup Fearnley Museum. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  19. ^ "Koo Jeong A". Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris. Archived from the original on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  20. ^ "Koo Jeong-a & Édouard Glissant - Flammariousss". Yvon Lambert Bookshop. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2014.