Koo Jeong A

Koo Jeong A is a South-Korean born and Paris-based 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
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

Recognition

In 2016, she was named "2016 Artist of the Year" by the Korean Cultural Centre UK.[14]

In 2005 she was awarded the Hermès Korea Missulsang prize.[15]

In 2002, Koo was a finalist for the Hugo Boss Prize at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.[16]

Public collections

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

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).[21]
  • 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

References
  1. Berrebi, Sophie. "Koo Jeong-a". Frieze (48). ISSN 0962-0672. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
  2. "Miyuki Okuyama, H and F, 2012". Guggenheim. 2013-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
  3. "Art in Review; Koo Jeong-a", Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  4. "Koo Jeong A", Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  5. "Visibilities: Intrepid Women Of Artpace » Artpace". artpace.org. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
  6. "The Pavilion of Switzerland", Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  7. "Koo Jeong A" Pilar Corrias Gallery, Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  8. "Koo Jeong A and Rirkrit Tiravanija at the Manchester Art Gallery" Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  9. "Koo Jeong A" Archived 2014-07-28 at the Wayback Machine, Yvon Lambert, Retrieved 9 May 2014.
  10. "20: Koo Jeong A" Archived 2014-07-28 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  11. "Koo Jeong A, Constellation Congress" Archived 2014-05-08 at the Wayback Machine, Dia Art Foundation, Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  12. "La Biennale di Venezia - Artists", La Biennale di Venezia, Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  13. "Koo Jeong A" Archived 2014-05-08 at the Wayback Machine Aspen Art Museum, Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  14. "Pilar Corrias — Koo Jeong A". www.pilarcorrias.com. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
  15. "Koo Jeong A: Constellation Congress", Asian Art Archive, Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  16. "Hugo Boss Prize 2002 Shortlist" Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  17. "Collection Online" Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  18. "Cedric (2003)", Tate, Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  19. "Snowy Sunny Days", Astrup Fearnley Museum, Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  20. "Sans titre (2002)" Archived 2014-07-31 at the Wayback Machine, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  21. "Koo Jeong A Edouard Glissant", Yvon Lambert, Retrieved 23 July 2014.
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