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Contempory Art From Korea 1960's - Today
16 May - 30 June 2025
Curated by KYUNG-HWAN YEO and MAYA EL KHALIL
As part of its commitment to nurturing the next generation of young creatives, artists and performers, Abu Dhabi Festival stars will inspire and inform in a series of once-in-a-lifetime performances with students in Abu Dhabi schools. Short interactive performances will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions in an intimate classroom setting.
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
5.30-7.30pm
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 a medium
To be announced
Thursday, June 12th
Identity as a medium
To be announced
Friday June 20th
Space as a medium
To be announced