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A Bold Attention Opening Night Suh YongSun April 9, 2026 On the corner of 7th Avenue and West 55th – in other words, around the block from veteran arts institutions that include MOMA, Gershwin Theatre, and Carnegie Hall – stands the vibrant contemporary arts space Gallery Chang. The New York City venue was founded just three years ago, and since then, it has begun to truly make its mark in the heart of Manhattan's cultural district. A unique position of the space is its framing of East-West dialogue as the curatorial theme, which was truly capitalized on for the Opening Reception of artist Suh YongSun’s A Bold Attention. The event took place at the cusp of Spring, with the season welcoming both bright flowers and Yongsun’s colorful paintings. For those unfamiliar with the artist’s practice, take note: Yongsun is one of those rare artists who has pursued continuity of praxis over trendsetting. The result is a cohesive visual language, one constructed over decades and across continents, with Yongsun having exhibited around the world at notable venues including London’s Gallery 12 and the Wooguanjoon Museum annexed Gallery in Singapore. Of course, his predominant social milieu is within South Korea, where his work is well known and celebrated. In 2009, he was awarded “Artist of the Year,” and in 2024, he received the National Academy of Arts of the Republic of Korea Award. However, as is the case with the vast majority of international artists, the reality of cultivating an audience who is largely new to one’s work is one that Yongsun was well prepared for. Although multiple longtime fans of his work were present at the April 9th reception, many of the guests were viewing his pieces for the first time. This made the Artist Talk especially useful, as it gave the audience an opportunity to engage with his work in a direct manner. During preparations for his talk, Yongsun emphasized the importance of embracing his discomfort with the English language (though he speaks very well) as it would especially enrich viewers’ understanding of his perspective in painting the City Series, which features works that depict Rockefeller Center and Metropolitan Avenue. New Yorkers in attendance at the event were especially struck by these works, expressing excitement with the familiarity. On the other hand, they had many questions about Yongsun’s historical paintings, with most Americans being unfamiliar with South Korean annals. Despite their lack of knowledge on the events depicted in these works – King Danjong’s legacy or the lasting impact of the Autumn Uprising – our Western audience was curious to hear more about the artist’s perspective on both these works and on the entirety of the exhibition itself. For the Artist Talk, 60 attendees gathered tightly within the gallery to hear him speak and to ask him questions about the work directly. The talk was hosted in both English and Korean, with Arts Coordinator Celestina Billington moderating, Gallery Manager Jinnie Kang translating, and the gallery’s owners, Ara & Junhwa Chang, hosting. Of the works on display, most are exclusively held by Gallery Chang and are very new (2026). They were made in Middletown at the HOUSE by The Bank Art Foundation, a private artist cultivation program promoting the development of new works by contemporary masters.

February 28, 2026 “비움으로 채우는 시간, 장자와 조용익의 무심” 1.층위의 발견 (심재, 心齋) -장자와의 연결: 장자의 심재(마음 굶기기)를 소개. 정보를 수집하는 눈과 귀를 닫고, 기(氣)로서 작품을 마주하는 시간. • 대화 질문: "작품의 겹겹이 쌓인 층위 중, 지금 여러분의 마음 상태와 가장 닮아 있는 부분은 어디인가요?" 2. 리듬과 흔적 (좌망, 坐忘) -장자와의 연결: 작가의 붓질이 의도를 앞세우지 않고 몸의 리듬에 맡겨진 상태를 좌망(나를 잊음)과 연결. 의도적인 기술이 사라진 자리에 남은 '침잠의 경지'를 공유. -대화 질문: "조용익 화백이 색을 줄이고 반복적인 행위에 집중한 것처럼, 여러분의 삶에서 '덜어내었을 때 비로소 깊어진 경험'이 있으신가요?" 3. 미세한 차이와 생명력 (제물, 齊物) -장자와의 연결: 장자의 제물은 모든 것이 같다는 뜻이 아니라, 만물이 저마다의 자리에서 평등한 생명력을 가짐을 뜻한다. 반복되는 붓질 속의 미세한 차이가 곧 살아 있음의 증거임을 나누기. -대화 질문: "작품 속 미세한 흔적들이 저마다 다른 표정을 짓고 있듯, 우리 반복되는 일상 속에서 발견할 수 있는 '작지만 반짝이는 생명력'은 무엇일까요?" 4. 자유로의 회귀 (소요유, 逍遙遊) • 장자와의 연결: 비움을 통해 도달하는 절대 자유, 소요유를 이야기하며 마무리. 조용익의 '무심'이 빈 상태가 아니라 밀도 높은 집중인 것처럼, 우리 마음의 비움도 새로운 존재의 의미로 채워지는 과정임을 강조.

February 21, 2026 Coffee with the Artist was an intimate Saturday morning event encouraging the public to engage with artist Alison Van Pelt. Taking place February 21st, 2026 from 11AM-1PM at 150 W 55th Street NYC (Gallery Chang NY), attendees enjoyed catered coffee and sweet treats from GoGoJang cafe next door. The event was designed so that visitors could speak with Van Pelt in depth, a rare opportunity of intensive and direct engagement with an artist for the general public. Those who joined us included repeat attendees from the previous Thursday evening’s Opening Reception, as well as new walk-ins from the neighborhood. Dozens of guests came through, many of whom were seeing Van Pelt’s work for the first time. During the visit, gallery owner JunHwan Chang took an iPhone video of Van Pelt in front of her portrait of Chris Cornell of her S’aints series. The portrait, in the left section to the gallery entryway, was dubbed off-camera by Van Pelt and her friends as “the hot guy corner,” with Cornell joined by portraits of David Beckham and Jesus Christ. Van Pelt has a good sense of humor–reflected again in her portraits of Rupert Murdoch and Pete Doherty, which both are accompanied by the phrasing, “I’d Be Loaded,” a play on words referencing Murdoch’s wealth and Doherty’s rockstar cocaine habit. When asked about these pieces, Van Pelt noted the connection and added that Doherty used to date supermodel Kate Moss. The reference to celebrities and the use of celebrity as a type of iconography is woven throughout the exhibition, though not a sole theme. Van Pelt’s work is clearly influenced by Hollywood, which makes sense considering the artist is based in Los Angeles, the U.S. (and world’s) celeb epicenter. As aforementioned, Van Pelt’s themes are not limited to stars. Much of her work includes more obscure references to art history, revealing a deeply intelligent mind: Van Pelt was formally trained in both California and Florence. Her website cites Agnes Martin, Robert Rauschenberg, and Yayoi Kusama as key influences. Of Kusama, Van Pelt noted during the event that early in her career, Kusama had written an unsolicited letter to Georgia O’Keeffe, and that the latter artist, far more established at the time, responded. In the ensuing correspondence, one piece of advice from O’Keeffe to Kusama stands out: “show your art to everyone you can.” Gallery Chang is happy to support Alison Van Pelt in such an endeavor.

C1 - New York C4- Seoul C2 - Middletown C3 - Englewood VAULT Archive EXHIBITIONS C1 - New York C1 | NEW YORK Upcoming | May 7 - Jun 16, 2026 GROUP Exhibition Swell of Light Jimi Gleason / SHANE GUFFOGG / Andy Moses Three California artists in dialogue with the energy of New York Gallery Chang - New York brings together three California-based artists—Jimi Gleason, Shane Guffogg, and Andy Moses—whose works enter into dialogue with the energy of New York. Though rooted in different artistic approaches, each artist explores one of these essential dimensions—light, space, and time—creating a visual conversation that reflects the layered complexity of the modern city. Read More Upcoming | Jul 18 - July 14, 2026 GROUP Exhibition Structure and texture Steven Seinberg / Mark Acetelli / Bret Price Moon Insoo / Anon Structure and Texture brings together six artists whose practices explore the tension between material presence and visual perception. Through varied approaches—from sculptural construction to painterly surface—each work examines how structure is formed, disrupted, and reimagined. The exhibition invites viewers to engage with texture not only as a physical quality, but as a conceptual language shaping space, rhythm, and meaning. Read More C4- Seoul C4 | SEOUL On View | MAY 1 - JUN 2, 2026 SOLO Exhibition Choi Woolga: Raw Signal Choi Woolga create a dialogue between primitive symbol and organic rhythm. Choi’s geometric signs evoke the spontaneity of human perception and memory. One moves inward toward intuition and symbolic language; the other expands outward toward cosmic rhythm and natural motion. READ MORE Upcoming | Jun 4 - 30, 2026 Group Exhibition 구조와 질감 Steven Seinberg / Mark Acetelli / Anon Gallery Chang is pleased to present Structure & Texture, a group exhibition featuring Steven Seinberg, Mark Acetelli, and Anon, on view from June 4 to June 30, 2026 at Gallery Chang Seoul. The exhibition brings together three artists whose works explore the relationship between form, surface, and material presence, revealing how structure and texture shape not only the visual composition of a painting, but also the viewer’s sensory and emotional experience. READ MORE C2 - Middletown C2 | MIDDLETOWN on view | MAY 2026 House Project by the bank foundation SHANE GUFFOGG Gallery Chang - Middletown curates a Shane Guffogg House collaborated with The Bank Foundation, during which the artist will live and work in New York for one month in April. This House project offers a unique encounter between Guffogg’s historically grounded, figurative practice and the contemporary urban landscape of New York, allowing new narratives to emerge through place, time, and lived experience. Read More C3 - Englewood C3 | ENGLEWOOD Private viewing | 2026 korean art master collection Gallery Chang - Englewood is the space presenting a private collection of works by leading figures in Korean art, including Kim Chong Hak, Lee Kang So, Nam June Paik, Kim Tschang Yeul, Kim Jeong Seon, and Choi Young Wook. Rather than temporary exhibitions, the collection offers a focused viewing of Korean art masters in a private setting. Read More VAULT VAULT | HANAM, KOREA on view | 2026 Shane Guffogg: A t the still point of the turning world Gallery Chang – Vault presents 21 works by Shane Guffogg from his 2024 Venice Biennale exhibition, At the Still Point of the Turning World. This VIP-only, invitation-only presentation brings the emotional and contemplative resonance of Venice to Korea, offering an intimate encounter with the artist’s meditative vision. Read More Visit HERE to explore our full catalog collection. ARCHIVE Jun 19 - Jul 14, 2026 Structure and Texture Steven Seinberg / Mark Acetelli / Bret Price / Moon Insoo / Anon May 1 - June 2, 2026 Raw Signal Choi Woolga MAR 5 - 25, 2026 Kim In Ok: Spring Breathing Kim In Ok JAN 8 - FEB 17, 2026 The Mark of Time: Tracing the Origins of East-West Abstraction Ed Moses / Cho Yong Ik / Kim Kang Yong / Jimi Gleason OCT 23 - DEC 9, 2025 Memories of Our Future Shane Guffogg SEP 2 - OCT 10, 2025 Memories of Our Future Shane Guffogg JUL 25 – AUG 5, 2025 CHASE Project: Phase Shift Shin Kiwoun / Kim Hongbin / Anon / Anikoon / Im Jibin / Koo Nahyun MAY 27 - JUN 28, 2025 Illuminated Silence Jimi Gleason Apr 3 - May 6, 2025 Illuminated Reflection Jimi Gleason Dec 12, 2024 - Jan 18, 2025 The Essence of Perception Shane Guffogg, Kim Kang Yong, Kim Sea Joong Aug 20 - 25, 2024 FAIRYTALE Kim In Ok Jun 20 - 27, 2024 MUSEUM COLLECTION Yuri Gorbachev Apr 11 - May 4, 2024 The Hidden Masterpiece Cho Yong Ik Feb 8 - 28, 2024 MASTERPIECE (2019-2023) Kim Kang Yong Jun 4 - 30, 2026 형성 이전의 상태 Steven Seinberg / Mark Acetelli / Anon Apr 9 - May 2, 2026 How consciously do we look at the world around us? Suh Yongsun FEB 19 - MAR 31, 2026 Alison Van Pelt: 40 Years Painting Portraits Alison Van Pelt Jan 6 - 31, 2026 BEYOND DANSEAKHWA – The Depth of Abstraction Cho Yong Ik OCT 14 - NOV 15, 2025 Infinite Dialogue Kim Kang Yong / Shane Guffogg AUG 14 - SEP 27, 2025 BECOMING WITHOUT END Ed Moses JUL 4 - 30, 2025 To Glow in the Afterglow Mark Acetelli May 8 - Jun 17, 2025 Urban Spectrum: Variations Miguel Ángel Iglesias Feb 20 - MAr 25, 2025 Recent Works Andy Moses Oct 24 - Dec 10, 2024 THE FUTURE IS PAST IS PRESENT Shane Guffogg Aug 9 - 18, 2024 Unbound Playground KANA (Part 2) - Anikoon / Sun You / Yong Eun Kwon / Taekyung Suh / Hongbin Kim / Soo Park Mar 8 - May 4, 2024 K-Art Show Moon Insoo / Oh Kwan Jin / Kim Sea Joong / Woo Jiyeon / Park Gisele / Anon / Anikoon / Mine. K Feb 29 - Apr 10, 2024 K-Art Chronicles Spring Part I Cho Yong Ik / Moon Insoo / Oh Kwan Jin / Kim Sea Joong May 7 - Jun 16, 2026 SWELL OF LIGHT Jimi Gleason / Shane Guffogg / Andy Moses Mar 28 - Apr 28, 2026 Resonating Light: Interstice and Space Jimi Gleason /Kim SeaJoong Feb 3 - 28, 2026 What remains in painting Cho Yong Ik / Suh Yong Sun / Ahn Sung min Jan 1 - 31, 2026 At the Still Point of the Turning World Shane Guffogg SEP 30 - OCT 22, 2025 REALITY + IMAGE Kim Kang Yong AUG 1 - 30, 2025 Organic Precision: The Geometry of Nature Stephen Robert Johns Jun 20 - Jul 22, 2025 Beautiful Rupture Bret Price / Kelly Berg / Mark Acetelli / Moon Insoo / Kimi Kim Wittling Apr 20 - May 24, 2025 Where Past and Future are Gathered Shane Guffogg Jan 21 - Feb 28, 2025 Beyond Boundaries: Reinterpreting Tradition, Reimagining the Modern Ahn Seongmin Aug 27 - Oct 19, 2024 REALITY + IMAGE: BEYOND THE BRICKS Kim Kang Yong Jul 30 - Aug 7, 2024 Binary Equilibrium KANA (Part 1) - Calvin Lee / Dawn Kim / Jean Oh / Kai Oh / Paul Rho / Sae Jun Kim / Tae Joong Kim / Yuna Cho May 7 - Jun 8, 2024 REVEALING Moon Insoo Feb 16 - Mar 17, 2024 Emptying to Enrichment: Moon Jar’s Path Oh Kwan Jin

South Korea, 1980 Artist Biography Works Next Anikoon South Korea, 1980 BIOGRAPHY Anikoon is a South Korean artist renowned for his whimsical and nostalgic works that explore the intersection of childhood memories and contemporary technology. He graduated from Hongik University’s Department of Video Media where he honed his distinctive artistic vision. His art is characterized by vibrant depictions of robots, blending elements of pop culture, animation, and technological themes to create works that resonate with a wide audience. Central to Anikoon’s practice is his fascination with robots as symbols of nostalgia and progress. Drawing inspiration from his childhood fascination with toys and cartoons, he uses these mechanical figures as a bridge between the past and present. His works reflect on the evolving relationship between humanity and technology, incorporating bright colors, dynamic compositions, and playful forms that evoke both joy and introspection. Anikoon has exhibited extensively in South Korea and internationally. His notable solo exhibition, One Small Step for Robot, One Giant Leap for Robot Kind (2023) at Gallery Jang, highlighted his innovative approach to storytelling through both 2D and 3D works. He has also participated in major art fairs, including the Seongsu Art Fair, where he integrated augmented reality (AR) into his pieces, offering audiences an interactive experience that merges physical and digital art. Anikoon’s art has been featured in numerous group exhibitions and is increasingly sought after by collectors, with works presented at prestigious galleries such as Gallery MC. His imaginative creations have gained international recognition, with exhibitions and auctions held in the United States and South Korea. Currently based in Seoul, Anikoon continues to create works that challenge and delight, exploring themes of nostalgia, innovation, and the human-machine connection. His art invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences and the ways technology shapes both individual and collective memory. EDUCATION Graduated from Hong University, Department of Video Media, 2013 SOLO EXHIBITION 2023 “One small step for robot, one giant leap for robot kind” (seoul, brown Gallery) 2022 “Black & Blue” solo exhibition (seoul, MBC Smart Center) 2021 “Hello, i am” solo exhibition ( Inchon, star five gallery) 2021 “Hello robot” special exhibition(Busan National Science Museum) 2020 “Contact & untast” solo exhibition (seoul, Jinsan Gallery) 2020 “Robopop” solo exhibition (seoul, Humax Art Room Gallery) 2020 “Robot reboot” solo exhibition (Gwacheon, Starbucks Starlight Gallery) 2019 “Found17“ solo exhibition (seoul, United Gallery) 2018 “Eat your tail” solo exhibition (Inchon, Sparrow Gallery) GROUP EXHIBITION 2023 “Korea art london”/ Mall gallery/ London 2023 “Light and Art”/ Blink festival / Cincinnati USA 2022 Momen artproject/ “Deep focus”/ New York rivvagallery 2022 Momen artproject/ “The noncontemporaneity of the contemporary” /New York William street NY 10038 2021 Urban Break Art Asia Art Fair 2021 “More than More” group exhibition Seoho Gallery 2020 Busan bama international art show art fair 2019 Seoul COEX Sculpture Art Show Art Fair 2018 Singapore Portable Art Fair 2018 Hong Kong Asian Contemporary Art Fair COLLECTION Harry Potter Series Korean Publisher /Moonhak Soochup Park Young Art Foundation / Park Young Publishing House Asia's First Gordon Ramsay Restaurant / Gordon Ramsay Burger Restaurant Sofitel Ambassador Hotel Seoul / Latitude 32 Korean Ambassador/ Ambassador Park Eun-ha's sister-in-law COLLABORATION Samsung Electronics Mobile LG Display Newer korea WORKS Load More

South Korea Artist Biography Works Next Lee Calvin South Korea BIOGRAPHY GROUP EXHIBITION 2019 Pop Up Picture Library, New York, NY Light, SVA Chelsea Gallery, New York, NY Jacob and Esau, SVA Chelsea Gallery, New York, NY 2017 This is Permanent, Installation Group Exhibition, NY AWARD 2016 Unshaken by the Wind (Capitalism), MIFA Honorable Mention Penumbra, MIFA Honorable Mention WORKS Load More