You Hong-jun has been appointed as the new director of the National Museum of Korea and its affiliates. This follows recent announcements of new leadership in South Korean art, including Youn Bummo as the president of the Gwangju Biennale Foundation. The 2026 Busan Biennale will be co-curated by Amal Khalaf and Evelyn Simons, focusing on resistance and healing. These appointments coincide with a political shift after Lee Jae Myung's election victory, which resulted in leadership changes in government-supported art institutions.
Amal Khalaf and Evelyn Simons will co-curate the 2026 Busan Biennale, focusing on themes of resistance, healing, hope, and collective lament, marking a significant milestone as the first female duo to curate the event.
You Hong-jun has been appointed the new director of the National Museum of Korea, following a series of leadership changes in government-affiliated art institutions due to a recent political shift.
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