And what better way to start than with the immersive experience of Haegue Yang’s solo show? Even the threshold between the hall and the exhibition space is a happening in “Leap Year”, the first survey of the South Korean artist in the UK, open from 9 October 2024 to 5 January 2025.
This episode was recorded during the week, late in the afternoon, rather than in our usual time (the early hours of a quiet Sunday) so it may be infused with a certain chaotic energy. Or was it the sensory fest of Yang’s art? Tune in to decide for yourself.
To know more about the exhibition: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/haegue-yang-leap-year/
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Music by Sarturn.
00:00:00 Introduction to Episode and Haegui Young's Exhibition
00:00:51 Supporting the Podcast's Growth
00:01:50 What are your thoughts on Haegui Young's exhibition 'Leap Year' at the Hayward Gallery?
00:03:49 Could art perhaps bridge the gap between the very rich and the very poor, similar to how social capital was built in the past?
00:10:06 Contemporary Art Critiques and Discussions
00:12:00 Haegui Young's Background and Artistic Themes
00:16:15 Is it common for successful artists to become university professors, and can they still face financial precarity despite their stature?
00:19:26 Art in Large Collections and Institutions
00:21:27 Integration of Life Experiences into Art
00:23:28 Appreciating Sensory Aspects of Art
00:25:35 How does the artist's retrospective exhibition process reflect her approach to organizing her work?
00:36:41 Interactive Elements in Haegui Young's Sculptures
00:40:35 Korean Cultural Influences in Art
00:44:48 Abstract Art and Historical Engagement
00:49:10 Incorporating Political and Personal Narratives
01:01:43 Connection of Personal and Historical in Art
01:10:53 Exploration of Heritage Through Art Installations
01:17:05 Use of Traditional Korean Materials in Art
01:22:45 Is art capable of bringing the energy, beauty, and essence from cultural beliefs and practices into society, or is it merely a symptom of a dying culture?