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  • Careers | Gallery Chang

    Are you interested in working with us? Find out about open roles here and apply... CAREERS As Gallery Chang continues to expand internationally and across disciplines, we welcome individuals who wish to grow with the gallery—intellectually, professionally, and culturally. If you are interested in contributing to a gallery built on trust, time, and thoughtful engagement, we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief statement of interest to info@artgallerychang.com C1 NEW YORK Semester Internship Gain hands-on experience in curation and art management during the academic term. C2 MIDDLETOWN Curator Position Filled C4 SEOUL Part-Time Designer Assist with exhibition visuals, digital assets, and printed materials for Gallery Chang.

  • JOURNAL | GALLERY CHANG

    Principia is a quarterly Publication on Art, Policy, and Cultural Economy, advancing critical discourse and shaping the cultural agenda of our time. It serves as a leading forum for ideas that define the role of culture in society and the economy Principia Principia is a quarterly Publication on Art, Policy, and Cultural Economy, advancing critical discourse and shaping the cultural agenda of our time. It serves as a leading forum for ideas that define the role of culture in society and the economy. READ CURRENT ISSUE VIEW MORE ARCHIVE 2026 2025 Issue No.1 Issue No.2 Issue No.3 Issue No.4

  • HOME (old) | GALLERY CHANG

    Explore the vibrant art at Gallery Chang, the premier art gallery in NY. Immerse yourself in a diverse collection of captivating masterpieces that redefine artistic boundaries. Discover inspiration at every turn. Plan your visit today. CHO YONG IK | SEOUL BEYOND DANSEAKHWA – THE DEPTH OF ABSTRACTION 6 JANUARY 2026 – 31 JANUARY 2026 Masters in the Spotlight Ed Moses Ed Moses (1926–2018) was not just a master of contemporary abstraction but a true pillar of modern art history. For over half a century, he redefined the boundaries of painting, leaving a lasting legacy. His continuous dialogue with time and surface reshaped the course of art history. ON VIEW Through Dec 9 Learn more > C1 New York Shane Guffogg Memories of Our Future Through Nov 15 Learn more > C4 Seoul Kim Kang Yong x Shane Guffogg Infinite Dialogue UPCOMING Learn more > C1 New York Holiday Group Exhibition Miracle on 55th Street Learn more > C4 Seoul Alison Van Pelt Solo Exhibition PROJECT Kim Hongbin C2 - Middletown Hongbin Kim, also known by his artistic name "Vanhada," is a South Korean artist celebrated for his bold and emotionally resonant abstract works. Born in Seoul in 1988, Kim studied painting at Hongik University, where he developed a strong foundation in fine art. He later moved to New York, where he has been an active participant in the city’s dynamic art scene, showcasing his ability to blend traditional Korean aesthetics with contemporary abstract expression. Learn more > Shane Guffogg “Cardinal du Four is the art of balance, blending the richness of fine Armagnacs with the visual rhythm of Shane Guffogg’s mesmerizing motif. Each brushstroke, like each sip, tells a story - vibrant, mysterious, and full of life.” - Cardinal du Fou Learn more > ARTIST UPDATE Alison Van Pelt Ed Moses was a trailblazer in the Los Angeles art scene, earning global recognition for his dynamic, ever-evolving approach to painting. Throughout his prolific career spanning seven decades, Moses continually challenged artistic boundaries, describing himself as a “mutator” who thrived on curiosity and discovery. For him, painting was a dialogue between structure and freedom, where control met the desire to transcend limitations. Learn more > Andy Moses Kim Kang Yong is one of South Korea’s most celebrated and influential contemporary artists, known for his groundbreaking exploration of Hyperrealism and its philosophical implications. Born in Jeong-Eup, Korea, in 1950, Kim earned his Bachelor's and Master's of Fine Arts degrees from Hongik University, a renowned institution in Seoul. Over his illustrious five-decade career, Kim has garnered both national and international recognition for his innovative approach to blending realism and conceptual thought. Learn more > Miguel Ángel Iglesias Standing just over two feet in height, Hublot is one of Bret Price’s smaller steel sculptures. Employing the same method he uses to create his monumental outdoor pieces, Price applied intense heat with an industrial burner to soften the steel, bending it with tools and customized machines to achieve the desired shape. He then sandblasted the steel to remove mill scale and burnt pieces. Learn more > Yuri Gorbachev Standing just over two feet in height, Hublot is one of Bret Price’s smaller steel sculptures. Employing the same method he uses to create his monumental outdoor pieces, Price applied intense heat with an industrial burner to soften the steel, bending it with tools and customized machines to achieve the desired shape. He then sandblasted the steel to remove mill scale and burnt pieces. Learn more > EXHIBITION UPDATE Shane Guffogg Solo Exhibition: Memories of Our Future View article > From NY to Seoul: Bridging the Warmth of Abstraction View article > Erasing Form, Revealing Energy: Alison Van Pelt’s First Solo Exhibition in Seoul View article > VIEW MORE PRESS NEWS NYFW 2025 Alex Soldier X Gallery Chang Synesthetic Reverie Something Sweet Cafe X Gallery Chang NYFW 2025 Alex Soldier X Gallery Chang Synesthetic Reverie Something Sweet Cafe X Gallery Chang NYFW 2025 Alex Soldier X Gallery Chang Synesthetic Reverie Something Sweet Cafe X Gallery Chang NYFW 2025 Alex Soldier X Gallery Chang Synesthetic Reverie Something Sweet Cafe X Gallery Chang NYFW 2025 Alex Soldier X Gallery Chang Synesthetic Reverie Something Sweet Cafe X Gallery Chang NYFW 2025 Alex Soldier X Gallery Chang Synesthetic Reverie Something Sweet Cafe X Gallery Chang NYFW 2025 Alex Soldier X Gallery Chang Synesthetic Reverie Something Sweet Cafe X Gallery Chang NYFW 2025 Alex Soldier X Gallery Chang Synesthetic Reverie Something Sweet Cafe X Gallery Chang NYFW 2025 Alex Soldier X Gallery Chang Synesthetic Reverie Something Sweet Cafe X Gallery Chang NYFW 2025 Alex Soldier X Gallery Chang Synesthetic Reverie Something Sweet Cafe X Gallery Chang NYFW 2025 Alex Soldier X Gallery Chang Synesthetic Reverie Something Sweet Cafe X Gallery Chang NYFW 2025 Alex Soldier X Gallery Chang Synesthetic Reverie Something Sweet Cafe X Gallery Chang NYFW 2025 Alex Soldier X Gallery Chang Synesthetic Reverie Something Sweet Cafe X Gallery Chang NYFW 2025 Alex Soldier X Gallery Chang Synesthetic Reverie Something Sweet Cafe X Gallery Chang NYFW 2025 Alex Soldier X Gallery Chang Synesthetic Reverie Something Sweet Cafe X Gallery Chang 1/5

  • CATALOG | GALLERY CHANG

    International art gallery with locations in NYC, Middletown, Englewood & Seoul EXHIBITION CATALOGS ED MOSES ANDY MOSES YURI GORBACHEV SUH YONGSUN SHANE GUFFOGG JIMI GLEASON BEAUTIFUL RUPTURE THE MARK OF TIME KIM KANG YONG MIGUEL ÁNGEL IGLESIAS CHASE PROJECT SWELL OF LIGHT

  • Philosophy | Gallery Chang

    Explore Gallery Chang’s philosophy of presenting art as a space for reflection on time, perception, memory, light, identity, and the deeper questions of human experience. PHILOSOPHY Art as a mode of thought, not decoration. Gallery Chang is founded on the belief that art is not a decorative surplus, but a way of thinking, a record of time, action, and human presence. We approach art not as a finished image, but as an accumulation of decisions: gestures repeated, materials tested, moments preserved. What matters is not what appears instantly, but what endures. What We Believe Gallery Chang is drawn to artists who understand creation as a process rather than a result. In their work, time is not hidden it is embedded. Surfaces carry memory. Materials retain resistance. Each work becomes a quiet archive of experience. We value practices rooted in discipline, restraint, and continuity. We believe that meaning is formed slowly, through sustained inquiry rather than immediate recognition. East–West as a Shared Question Gallery Chang does not position East and West as opposing traditions. Instead, we trace how artists across different cultures arrive at similar questions: How does time appear on a surface? How does repetition become meaning? How does restraint speak louder than excess? From Korean abstraction and post-Dansaekhwa practices to American West Coast abstraction and material-based painting, we focus on parallel ways of thinking rather than stylistic comparison. Our exhibitions map these shared inquiries, not as historical conclusions, but as ongoing dialogues. Artists We Stand With Gallery Chang represents artists whose work is shaped by commitment, not trend. We stand with those who have dedicated decades to refining a language that resists immediacy and rewards sustained attention. Our relationships with artists are built over time through trust, continuity, and shared belief in the long arc of artistic practice. Collecting with Meaning Gallery Chang believes collecting is not about possession, but about alignment between a collector’s values and an artist’s lifelong pursuit. To collect is to enter a dialogue with time. It is to support work that deepens rather than fades, and to recognize that significance reveals itself gradually. Beyond the Gallery Gallery Chang extends beyond exhibitions. Through education, public programs, and cross-disciplinary projects, we explore how art intersects with technology, law, and cultural policy. We view art as cultural infrastructure, a foundation that shapes how societies reflect, remember, and evolve.

  • About | Gallery Chang

    Discover Gallery Chang, a contemporary art gallery presenting artists whose works explore time, perception, memory, light, and cultural identity across New York and Seoul. ABOUT OUR JOURNEY 2026 Gallery Chang advanced as an international contemporary gallery by establishing East–West Dialogue as its curatorial theme, further expanding its global curatorial vision. 2025 Gallery Chang focused on strengthening its curatorial foundation, with leading California artists including Ed Moses, Shane Guffogg, Jimi Gleason, Andy Moses and Alison Van Pelt joining the gallery’s roster, marking its growth as a gallery recognized within the contemporary art scene. 2024 Gallery Chang focuses on long-term artist development, creating exhibitions that bridge the space between commercial galleries and museums. In December 2024, the gallery expanded internationally with the opening of its fourth location in Seoul, South Korea. 2023 Gallery Chang opened its permanent exhibition space on 55th Street in Manhattan, positioning the gallery within New York’s central cultural district and expanding its engagement with a broader audience. 2022 Gallery Chang presented public art projects at the former CHASE Bank building in Middletown, New York, gaining wide recognition for their creative and community-focused approach. 2019 Gallery Chang was founded in New York in 2019 as an art project group. Through exhibitions and collaborations, the gallery has connected global artists with the New York and New Jersey art communities, fostering ongoing cultural dialogue. LOCATIONS C1 - New York C2 - Middletown C3 - Englewood C4 - Seoul Address 150 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 Opening Hours TUE - FRI SAT - SUN 10 AM - 6 PM By Appointment Contact +1 917 472 7274 info@artgallerychang.com Address 16 Grove Street Middletown, NY 10940 Opening Hours FRI - SUN Artist House Visit By Appointment Contact +1 917 472 7274 info@artgallerychang.com Address 455 Booth Avenue Englewood, NJ 07631 Opening Hours TUE - SAT Private Viewing By Appointment Contact +1 917 472 7274 info@artgallerychang.com Address Oakwood Premier Coex Center 테헤란로 87길 46 오크우드 프리미어 코엑스 센터 B2-8 Opening Hours TUE - FRI SAT MON / SUN 11 AM - 6 PM By Appointment Closed Contact +82 1372 8615 info@artgallerychang.com

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  • A Bold Attention Opening Night  | GALLERY CHANG

    Back April 9, 2026 A Bold Attention Opening Night A Bold Attention Opening Night Suh YongSun 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 are largely new to one’s work is one which 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. Previous Next

  • Opening Reception: Alison Van Pelt | GALLERY CHANG

    Back February 19, 2026 Opening Reception: Alison Van Pelt The Opening Reception of Alison Van Pelt’s 40 Years Painting Portraits at Gallery Chang was a resounding success, as a large crowd gathered to celebrate, with champagne flowing throughout the evening. On display are a total of 28 pieces, which range in size and content but are primarily large portraits. Those featured in the works include artists like Louise Bourgeois, Gwen Stefani and Samuel Beckett–and many also include statements such as, “I’d Be God’s Gift,” or “I’d Have My Way With Words.” Van Pelt does indeed have a way with words, her California raised calm and charm were much appreciated by gallery visitors who had the opportunity to ask her questions about her pieces directly. She was happy to discuss her process, background and other details at length over GoGoJang dubai chocolate cookies. Gallery goers gained more insight about how her paintings can take up to two three days with minimal breaks and no sleep, particularly the larger 5’ x 4’ works. People were surprised to learn that every detail of her artworks are hand-painted, many believing that she had utilized photographs for the portraits due to their expert detailing. Those in attendance included Alison’s close family and friends, many of whom traveled from California to see the show. Also present were New York gallery scenesters, Gallery Chang regulars, and walk-ins from the neighborhood. It was a Thursday evening from 6-8pm, so many walk-ins were on their way to dinner or a show (or both) with traffic peaking at 7pm. Throughout the night the flow of people was steady, and people took care to view each of the works. The images draw the viewer in, they evoke a sense of dissolve. Of her process, Van Pelt has been quoted by culture writer Robert A Sobieszek as stating, “Every painting begins as a fact…The act of blurring deconstructs the fact and reveals an ideology–my own perception, my own uncertainty.” The event took place at our Midtown Manhattan location, and marked the first solo exhibition in New York for Van Pelt. It was not the artist’s first time showing with us. Her work has also appeared at both our Seoul and Englewood locations, in last year’s exhibition The Unified Field . New works are included in this latest update to her publicly available oeuvre, including the 2026 pieces “Dylan,” “Bruce Springsteen,” and “Spotted Jack Rabbit w/ Crow Nation Turquoise.” The latter piece is of a native american warrior Chief who was photographed in 1898 by F.A. Rinehart. His image is the most repeated in the portraiture series of this exhibition, spanning back to 2005, with Van Pelt returning to tracing his face for over twenty years. The exhibition does not solely include portraits. There are also flowers, a hummingbird, a lion and a skull, smaller works that may be more accessible to beginner collectors or someone looking for the perfect accent to a small space. These pieces, like the rest in the show, feature Van Pelt’s signature blurring style. Previous Next

  • Janis Art Table 1 | GALLERY CHANG

    Back February 28, 2026 Janis Art Table 1 재니스 아트 테이블1 “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)로써 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 살아있음의 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. Previous Next

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