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15 October 2014

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RELEASE | Constructive Units: Korean Modern And Contemporary Art Private Sale Exhibition at Hong Kong, Oct - Dec 2014

Hong Kong APAC 15 October 2014

CONSTRUCTIVE UNITS

CHRISTIE’S ASIA INAUGURAL PRIVATE SALE EXHIBITION OF KOREAN MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART

Hong Kong – Christie’s is pleased to announce CONSTRUCTIVE UNITS: KOREAN MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART, a new private sale exhibition which will run from 29 October to 18 December 2014 at the James Christie Room, Alexandra House. This exhibition features 28 of the latest works from five artists: Choi So-Young (B. 1980), who will be exhibiting her work publicly for the first time in four years, Chung Doo-Hwa (B. 1968), Hong Kyoung-Tack (B. 1968), Kim Dong-Yoo (B. 1965) and modern master Rhee Seundja (1918-2009). All have widespread regional and international recognition and influence.

As the first international auction house in Asia to offer contemporary Korean art in its sales, Christie's is proud of its record of actively promoting Korean modern and contemporary art. Korean art has proven its appeal in the auction market over the last ten years and now attracts a distinct following on the world stage.  Out of the five exhibiting artists, Christie's holds the world auction records for two – Choi So-Young and Hong Kyoung-Tack. With accessible selling prices, CONSTRUCTIVE UNITS presents an opportunity for collectors who long for works from one of the fastest-growing art markets in Asia.

 

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