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Almine Rech

Minjung Kim Mountain

Nov 9, 2024 — Feb 9, 2025 | Fondation Maeght, Saint-Paul de Vence, France

From 9 November 2024 to 9 February 2025, the Fondation Maeght will present the exhibition Mountain by the contemporary Korean artist Minjung Kim. Internationally renowned for her poetic and minimalist works, the artist subtly weaves connections between tradition and modernity. Working primarily with ink on large-scale traditional Korean Hanji paper, she creates compositions of great delicacy, where the repetition of motifs resembles a meditation on time, nature, and spirituality.

 “I visited several times the Fondation Maeght (…) First time was in 1990, and I was truly overwhelmed by the charm of the place and its natural surroundings. The artists there and their works were extraordinary, especially in the beautiful setting of the South of France. It made me thought about how a group of such talented artists, bound by their friendship, could create a legacy like one of Europe’s most renowned private art foundations. It was a completely new experience for me. The museum’s size was perfect; the sun, the light, and the artworks created a flawless environment. I never imagined that one day I would have the opportunity to exhibit there. Back then, artists would gather, exchange ideas, and share experiences in person, creating a strong community. Today, unfortunately, we are more isolated, relying on digital communication, like SMS, which make us lose this collegial power we once had. As artists in the art world, we can feel quite lonely. I am very pleased to have the chance to show my work at the Fondation Marguerite and Aimé Maeght. Since 2006, I have a studio in Saint-Paul-de-Vence where I periodically spend time, creating artworks inspired by my surroundings. I came here to escape the city and immerse myself in a different kind of creativity. It’s my joy to be part of this world, and words cannot fully express my excitement about this exhibition at the Fondation Maeght”.
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