Back Does Beauty Exist Even in Moments of Rupture?Beautiful Rupture Gallery Chang Manhattan is presenting the five-artist exhibition Beautiful Rupture from June 20. The show features Bret Price, Kelly Berg, Mark Acetelli, Kimi Kim Wittling, and Moon Insoo, exploring the concept that beauty exists not in perfection, but in moments of rupture and transformation—visualizing an “aesthetics beyond the fracture.” Bret Price challenges perceptions of fixed form through sculptures of steel, bent and twisted into fluid shapes. Kelly Berg presents paintings that symbolically capture perceptual shifts and the energy of nature. Mark Acetelli’s abstract works convey the latent emotions and passage of time beneath the calm surface of the sea, leaving a lasting impression. Kimi Kim Wittling questions the illusions of consumption and beauty through ceramic sculptures inspired by luxury handbags, while Moon Insoo evokes silence, memory, and traces of erosion through paintings with rough, layered surfaces reminiscent of concrete textures. Curator Jinnie Kang of Gallery Chang explained, “The exhibition title Beautiful Rupture reflects an attempt to move beyond the obsession with perfection and to explore truth and beauty found in imperfection. The artists capture these liminal moments using different materials and sensibilities, creating a space where fragmented narratives and sensations harmonize.” Beautiful Rupture runs through July 22, 2025. https://www.nyculturebeat.com/index.php?mid=Lounge2&document_srl=4156359 < >

Back Revisiting the Essence Beyond Dansaekhwa: Knowing Cho Yong Ik Before Korean abstraction solidified into a recognizable “style,” one artist relentlessly pursued the fundamental nature of painting itself. That time is being called back into focus with a solo exhibition that squarely reexamines the practice of Cho Yong-Ik, long overshadowed by the label of Dansaekhwa. Gallery Chang announced that it will open the year 2026 with a solo exhibition of Cho Yong-Ik, titled Knowing Cho Yong-Ik . The exhibition runs from January 6 to January 31 at Gallery Chang Seoul. Moving beyond the long-held designation of Cho as a “Dansaekhwa artist,” the exhibition asks anew about his essential position in the formation and expansion of Korean abstraction. Cho Yong-Ik is regarded as a key figure who helped lead the currents of Art Informel and abstract painting during the formative years of Korean contemporary art in the 1970s and 1980s. As Dansaekhwa later became institutionalized as a distinct movement and gained international recognition, Cho gradually drifted away from the center of attention—not due to any lack of artistic achievement, but largely because of his chosen path as both an educator and an artist who continued to work outside institutional frameworks. This exhibition does not divide Cho’s practice into a “before” and “after” Dansaekhwa. Instead, it closely traces the continuity of his painterly experiments and thought, revealing how his inquiries evolved over time. In doing so, Cho is reread not as a peripheral figure, but as a central presence who persistently explored the very essence of Korean abstraction. Cho Yong-Ik’s work began to receive renewed international attention following a Christie’s auction in 2015, which sparked a dramatic reassessment of his practice. Since then, his works have been presented by prominent overseas galleries such as Kiang Malingue and shown in major exhibition spaces in New York, leading to sustained international reevaluation. Paradoxically, Cho came to be recognized first abroad as a “hidden master” before gaining wider acknowledgment in Korea. While his name has recently become more familiar domestically through Frieze and major museum exhibitions, in-depth discussions of the depth and art-historical significance of his work are only just beginning. This exhibition marks an important moment in bringing that international reassessment back into a Korean context. Positioned as the first exhibition of 2026 at Gallery Chang Seoul, Knowing Cho Yong-Ik serves as a declarative opening that sets the tone for the year ahead. At the same time, Gallery Chang New York will present a four-artist exhibition in January 2026 featuring Ed Moses, Cho Yong-Ik, Kim Kang Yong, and Jimi Gleason. That exhibition will situate Cho’s work within a broader international dialogue on Eastern and Western abstraction. If the Seoul solo exhibition offers an in-depth view of the continuity and internal rigor of Cho Yong-Ik’s practice, the New York group exhibition places him at the center of a global conversation on abstraction. Together, the two exhibitions reposition Cho not on the margins of Dansaekhwa, but as a core figure who forged an independent trajectory within the shared yet diverse histories of Eastern and Western abstraction. Park Jungeun, Director of Gallery Chang Seoul, explained, “ Knowing Cho Yong-Ik is not a retrospective of a forgotten artist. Through the work of an artist who relentlessly questioned the essence of painting before Korean abstraction hardened into a fixed style, this exhibition asks how we should reread Korean contemporary art today.” Cho Yong-Ik’s paintings are only now beginning to be read anew. www.bzeronews.com ‘단색화 너머의 본질’ 다시 묻다… 〈알고 보니, 조용익〉 - 불교공뉴스 한국 추상이 하나의 ‘스타일’로 굳어지기 이전, 회화의 본질을 집요하게 탐색해온 한 작가의 시간이 다시 호출된다.단색화라는 이름 뒤에 가려졌던 조용익의 작업 세계 < >

Back Gallery Chang New York Presents Shin Ki Woun Solo Exhibition〈Illusion of Permanence〉 Gallery Chang New York will present 〈 Illusion of Permanence 〉, a solo exhibition by Korean artist Shin Ki Woun, from August 7 to 12, 2025. This exhibition marks the artist’s first solo show in New York and introduces, for the first time in the city, both his established works exploring the dissolution of time, materiality, and power, as well as new works documenting the demolished interior of a former Chase Bank branch in Middletown, USA. The exhibition title 〈 Illusion of Permanence 〉 reveals the fiction and uncertainty embedded in the concept of “permanence.” Through processes of gradual erosion and the dismantling or disappearance of symbolic objects, Shin Ki Woun visually exposes how the symbols of authority and institutions—once believed to be everlasting—such as coins, clocks, chess pieces, and the remains of a demolished bank, can in fact be easily deconstructed and erased. The exhibition features video works capturing the slow abrasion of a coin’s surface, installation works documenting the gradual wear of metal sculptures, and experimental video pieces that physically and visually subvert the notion of “endurance” and continuity. Shin Ki Woun is a contemporary artist based in Seoul and Daegu. With a background in sculpture and philosophy, he works across video, installation, and performance. His practice deconstructs structures of authority, symbolism, and memory through explorations of time and materiality, encouraging sensory and reflective engagement. He has presented works at major institutions including the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Seoul), ZKM | Center for Art and Media (Germany), and Le Centquatre-Paris. This exhibition marks his first solo exhibition in New York. Founded in New York in 2019, Gallery Chang is a contemporary art gallery dedicated to presenting internationally influential artists while engaging with their artistic journeys from a long-term perspective. Moving beyond one-off exhibitions, the gallery aims to bridge the gap between commercial galleries and museums by offering in-depth views of artists’ careers. In 2023, Gallery Chang established its flagship space on West 55th Street in Manhattan, strategically located near major cultural institutions such as MoMA, Carnegie Hall, and New York City Center. Since then, the gallery has expanded its presence to Midtown New York (C2), Englewood, New Jersey (C3), and Seoul (C4). Today, Gallery Chang operates across four cities, actively engaging in curatorial programs and community-based projects. Beyond solo exhibitions and institutional collaborations, Gallery Chang has positioned itself as an experimental platform that expands the possibilities of contemporary art through public art and interdisciplinary projects. artlamp.org 갤러리 장 뉴욕, 신기운 개인전 개최 〈Illusion of Permanence〉 : 전시 📅 2025.8.7(목) – 8.12(화)🏛️ 갤러리 창 뉴욕 (Gallery CHANG, New York)📍105 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019❓ info@artgallerychang.com / +1 917 472 7274갤러리 장 뉴욕(Gallery CHANG, New York)은 한국 작가 신기운의 개인전

Back Gallery Chang Expands Middletown’s Creative Vision Into the Heart of Manhattan NEW YORK, New York — Gallery Chang, a contemporary art gallery known for featuring globally-renowned and influential artists, has brought its Middletown-based exhibition, “CHASE Project: Phase Shift,” to its Manhattan location this month. Originally staged inside a repurposed Bank of New York and Chase Bank building in Middletown, the cross-cultural exhibition is now on view in New York City from July 25 to Aug. 5. The exhibition features six artists — Shin Kiwoun, Kim Hong Bin, Anon, Anikoon, Im Jibin, and Koo Nahyun — as they each explore different aspects of change and transformation. Three of the artists — Shin, Kim, and Anon — traveled to New York for the Manhattan opening and participated in an artist talk as part of the event. Each artist’s practice responds to the emotional and material impact of change in their own way, notes Gallery Chang. Shin Kiwoun’s work “involves the physical abrasion of everyday objects, revealing the traces of time and memory embedded in material.” Kim Hong Bin’s paintings present “ruptures of color and texture that evoke structural and emotional tension.” Meanwhile, Anon’s contributions are “textile-based reliefs” that “offer a softer rhythm of transformation, layering fabric and fiber into sculptural compositions.” Offering a unique glimpse into their own takes on change, Anikoon introduces “playful robot-like sculptures that suggest imaginative responses to transition,” while Im Jibin’s “large balloon forms animate abandoned space with humor and movement.” Koo Nahyun contributes “wall drawings [that] depict quiet moments of intimacy, suggesting that familiarity can endure even within shifting environments.” The opening reception at Gallery Chang’s Manhattan space on July 25 drew a wide range of visitors, including local collectors, artists, and cultural workers. Several guests remarked on the unusual and captivating path the show had taken. “It’s rare to see a project that starts in a smaller town and then comes to New York,” said one attendee. “It makes you think differently about where contemporary art can begin.” The exhibition was originally conceived as a site-specific installation inside “The Bank,” a former financial institution in Middletown now repurposed as a hybrid cultural space. Curated by Soojin Kang, the project was designed to explore how spatial transformation reflects broader economic, cultural, and emotional shifts. “This building’s transition from a silent vault to an open space for dialogue reflects the changes we’re experiencing globally,” said Kang, adding, “It’s about how systems evolve, how meaning relocates, and how art can create new connections.” The setting in Middletown played a key role in shaping the tone of the exhibition. “When we first visited the building, we weren’t sure what kind of energy it held,” said Gallery Chang’s director. “But once the artists stepped in, the space itself started to shape the conversation.” Initially, the exhibition was meant only to activate “The Bank” as an experimental site. But after seeing the response from visitors and the depth of the dialogue it initiated, the gallery decided to expand the show to its primary Manhattan space. According to the director, “this cross-state expansion was not always part of the plan.” The exhibition is not only about the physical transformation of space, but also about cultural positioning in a rapidly-changing world. By centering Asian artists — especially those based out of Korea — “Phase Shift” challenges conventional assumptions about who contributes to contemporary art and where that process starts. “Phase Shift quietly challenges assumptions about who participates in the shaping of contemporary art and where that shaping begins,” a press release for the event stated. Looking ahead, Gallery Chang is considering continued experimentation in Middletown. “There’s something about the quietness of The Bank that welcomes reflection,” said curator Soojin Kang. “We see it not just as a place for this show, but potentially as a long-term site for new projects.” Though the exhibition now hangs in Manhattan, the original presentation in Middletown remains integral to its meaning. “It was there that the artists met the space, that materials settled into context, and that a new story began.” For more information, including upcoming projects, exhibitions, and other FAQs, please visit Gallery Chang’s official site here . The “CHASE Project: Phase Shift,” will be on display through Aug. 5, 2025. https://www.visiontimes.com/2025/07/31/gallery-chang-expands-middletowns-creative-vision-into-the-heart-of-manhattan.html < >

Back Gallery Chang hosted 2025 New York Fashion Week: The Rendezvous of Art, Fashion, and AI www.nyculturebeat.com 갤러리장 미술과 패션, AI의 랑데부 - People - NYCultureBeat 미술 & 패션 & AI의 만남 갤러리장 쥬얼리 디자이너 알렉스 솔져 VIP 파티 2월 6일 갤러리장에서 열린 알렉스 솔져 VIP 파티에서. 사진: 갤러리장 제공 맨해튼 미드타운의 갤러리장 (Gallery Chang, 150 West 55th St.)이 2월 6일 2025 뉴욕패션위크(New York Fashion Week, 2/6-11) S/S(춘하 컬렉션) VIP 애프터 파티를 열었다. 한인작가 5인전(조용익, 김인옥, 안성민, ... < >

United States, 1976 Artist Biography Works Next Michael Hedges United States, 1976 BIOGRAPHY Michael Hedges is an American abstract expressionist painter whose dynamic works are celebrated for their vibrant interplay of color, form, and texture. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Hedges has dedicated his career to pushing the boundaries of abstract expressionism, creating compositions that balance energy and elegance. Born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois, Hedges began his formal art education during high school, spending two years studying at the Art Institute of Chicago. He later pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, graduating in 1998. This foundation in both classical and modern art traditions informed his distinctive approach to abstraction. Hedges’ artistic process is deeply intuitive and experimental. Working on multiple canvases simultaneously, he applies paint in energetic bursts, building richly textured surfaces that draw the viewer into their complexity. His use of bold, vibrant colors is both deliberate and instinctive, creating intense visual relationships that harmonize with the textured forms. His goal is to craft a controlled elegance where color and texture coexist in dynamic balance, producing works that are as emotionally resonant as they are visually striking. Since his graduation, Hedges has exhibited his work in select galleries and prestigious venues such as Art Miami. His paintings are included in corporate collections throughout the Chicagoland area and Iowa, reflecting his growing influence in the contemporary art world. Currently living and working near Chicago, Michael Hedges remains committed to his artistic practice. His dedication to exploring the limitless possibilities of abstract expressionism ensures that his work continues to evolve, resonating with audiences who appreciate its vibrancy and depth. WORKS

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