Visitors who came to appreciate art works by famous domestic and foreign artists are looking around the exhibition works at the ‘Incheon Art Show 2024’ held at Songdo Convensia, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon from the 21st to the 24th. Reporter Jo Byeong-seok
Incheon’s largest art festival, ‘Incheon Art Show 2024’, successfully concluded with a positive response from 70,000 visitors. At this art show, the 10 new works exhibited by Ha Ji-won, who is active as an actress and painter, are evaluated to have achieved high sales results, recording a ‘sold-out legend’.
According to the Incheon Art Show Organizing Committee on the 24th, about 68,000 visitors came here to admire the works from the 21st to this day. Additionally, sales of works purchased by visitors at the exhibition amounted to 10 billion won.
This art show showcased over 6,000 works by over 1,300 renowned domestic and international artists, including Pablo Picasso, Takashi Murakami, David Hockney, Alex Katz, Lee U-hwan, Park Seo-bo, and Ha Jong-hyun.
In particular, at this event, actress Ha Ji-won participated as a special booth artist at Lee Seoul Gallery, showing off her unique world of works and setting a record of selling out all 10 of her new works.
Lee Seoul Gallery’s special booth artist Ha Ji-won is explaining her work at the ‘Incheon Art Show 2024’ held at Songdo Convensia in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon from the 21st to the 24th. Social networking service (SNS) capture
Ha Ji-won’s special exhibition featured works with themes that explore inner human emotions and satirize prejudice and pretense, including her representative series ‘Rebellion’, ‘Persona’, and ‘Virtual Venus’. These works have attractive brushstrokes and colors.
Ha Ji-won said, “These works are the result of reflecting on my past and present self and expressing my inner passion,” and added, “I will continue to strengthen my position as an actor as well as a writer.”
In addition, works were exhibited through famous domestic and international galleries such as Sawol Gallery, Lee Seoul Gallery, and Bien Gallery, and sales of works such as Jeon Kwang-young’s ‘Aggregation’ and Choi Young-wook’s ‘Moon Jar’ were sold smoothly. In particular, artist Lee Woo-hwan’s ‘Dialogue’ was sold for around 300 million won.
Steering Committee Chairman Heo Seung-ryang said, “Through the Incheon Art Show 2024, we were able to confirm the potential of K-ART and the possibility of entering the global art market.” He added, “Thanks to the performance of famous artists from around the world, including Ha Ji-won, this year’s Incheon Art Show has become another success story that brightens the future of Korean art.”
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**Given the success of Ha Ji-won’s exhibition, how can the Incheon Art Show effectively leverage the influence of celebrities and multi-disciplinary artists to attract new audiences and expand the reach of Korean contemporary art?**
## Incheon Art Show 2024: A Conversation with Industry Experts
Welcome to our special interview exploring the success of the Incheon Art Show 2024. Today, we are joined by [Guest 1 Name], a renowned art critic and [Guest 2 Name], a prominent art collector.
**Section 1: The Rise of K-Art**
* **Interviewer:** The Incheon Art Show 2024 saw 70,000 visitors and sales exceeding 10 billion won.
This success, coupled with Ha Ji-won’s sold-out exhibition, speaks volumes about the growing interest in Korean art. What factors do you believe are driving this surge in popularity, both domestically and internationally?
* **Interviewer** (Directed at Guest 2): As an active collector, what excites you most about the current state of the Korean art market? Do you see this momentum continuing in the years to come?
* **Interviewer:** How does the inclusion of established international artists alongside Korean artists contribute to the overall success and visibility of K-Art on a global stage?
**Section 2: The Multi-faceted Talent of Ha Ji-won**
* **Interviewer** (Directed at Guest 1): Ha Ji-won is known primarily as a successful actress, yet her artwork resonated strongly with audiences, achieving a ”sold-out legend.” What elements of her artistic vision do you think captured the attention of collectors and the public?
* **Interviewer:** Ha Ji-won explores themes of inner emotions, societal critique, and personal expression in her work. How do you think her background as an actress informs her art?
**Section 3: The Future of Incheon Art Show**
* **Interviewer:** The Incheon Art Show has clearly positioned itself as a key player in the Korean art scene. What recommendations would you offer the organizing committee to further elevate the show’s influence and impact?
* **Interviewer:** How can events like the Incheon Art Show contribute to fostering a stronger sense of community and dialog between artists, collectors, critics, and the general public?
**Section 4: Conclusion**
* **Interviewer:** In your opinion, what is the most significant takeaway from the Incheon Art Show 2024, and what does it signify for the future of the Korean art world?
Thank you to both our guests for sharing their insights on this exciting event. The Incheon Art Show 2024 has undeniably left a mark, and we look forward to seeing how the Korean art scene continues to evolve and thrive.
