Amorepacific Museum of Art Presents APMA Chapter Five Exhibition

The Amorepacific Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea, has launched a special exhibition titled APMA, CHAPTER FIVE – FROM THE APMA COLLECTION. Under the direction of Seungchang Jeon, the exhibition showcases contemporary art drawn from the museum’s own collection.

The exhibition opened on April 1, 2026 and is scheduled to remain on view until August 2, 2026. It features approximately 80 works that encompass a wide range of mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, and installation.

Featured Artists and Visual Languages

The exhibition presents a diverse array of visual languages through the works of over 40 Korean and international artists. The curation blends representative pieces from leading figures of contemporary art with works by globally acclaimed artists who have recently gained significant attention.

Among the international artists featured are Kiki Smith, whose artistic practice focuses on femininity, themes of life and death, and the intersection of nature and myth. The exhibition also includes the work of British artist Rose Wylie, who utilizes everyday imagery to reconfigure the traditional language of painting.

Other notable international contributors include Carol Bove, who employs industrial materials to explore the material and structural possibilities of sculpture, and Gala Porras-Kim, whose work investigates layers of time within places and objects through non-human-centered narratives.

The collection further extends to include works by David Hockney, Donald Judd, and Alvaro Barrington.

Korean Contemporary Art Influence

A significant component of the exhibition is the introduction of leading figures within Korean contemporary art. The lineup includes prominent artists such as Nam June Paik, Lee Bul, Haegue Yang, and Lee Ufan.

By pairing these established Korean masters with international contemporary artists, the museum provides an overview of the evolving landscape of global art and the diverse ways in which contemporary artists interpret their subjects.

Institutional Context

The announcement of APMA, CHAPTER FIVE was part of a broader 2026 exhibition program revealed by the Amorepacific Museum of Art on December 23, 2025. This program also includes a solo exhibition of the American artist Jonas Wood.

The current exhibition serves as a curated exploration of the museum’s holdings, emphasizing the breadth of contemporary expression through its selection of 80 works across multiple disciplines.