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Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · No. 160
Asia-Pacific

Art News from Seoul

8 stories across Contemporary, Seoul, Painting, and Hong Kong. Latest: M+ Names Heidi Lau and Wong Ping Joint Winners of the 2025 Sigg Prize.

M+ Names Heidi Lau and Wong Ping Joint Winners of the 2025 Sigg Prize

M+ Names Heidi Lau and Wong Ping Joint Winners of the 2025 Sigg Prize

M+ has awarded the 2025 Sigg Prize to artists Heidi Lau and Wong Ping, marking the first time the institution has selected joint winners for the honor. Each artist will receive a cash prize of HKD 300,000.

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M+ and Centre Pompidou Announce Multi-Year Strategic Partnership

M+ and Centre Pompidou Announce Multi-Year Strategic Partnership

On May 27, 2026, M+ announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Centre Pompidou, formalizing a framework across joint curatorial research, exhibition development, co-commissions and collection exchange.

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Thaddaeus Ropac to Present New Works by Mandy El-Sayegh in Seoul

Thaddaeus Ropac to Present New Works by Mandy El-Sayegh in Seoul

On June 1, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced an upcoming exhibition featuring new works by artist Mandy El-Sayegh.

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Thaddaeus Ropac Shows Alex Katz Paintings From 1990s to Present in Seoul

Thaddaeus Ropac Shows Alex Katz Paintings From 1990s to Present in Seoul

On June 2, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced an exhibition of paintings by Alex Katz in Seoul. The show includes works from the 1990s to the present depicting friends, flowers and forests, alongside recent paintings from his Lilies series. The exhibition is on view through Aug.

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Thaddaeus Ropac Seoul Presents Alex Katz Exhibition Spanning Three Decades

Thaddaeus Ropac Seoul Presents Alex Katz Exhibition Spanning Three Decades

On June 2, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced an exhibition of works by Alex Katz at its Seoul location, focusing on the artist's exploration of light and perception.

ExhibitionContemporarySeoulPainting
White Cube Announces Art Basel 2026 Presentation and Major Public Commission by Ibrahim Mahama

White Cube Announces Art Basel 2026 Presentation and Major Public Commission by Ibrahim Mahama

White Cube will participate in Art Basel 2026 from June 16–21, featuring installations by Tracey Emin and Art Basel Awards nominee Theaster Gates in the Unlimited sector. The gallery's main booth will showcase works by Julie Mehretu, Howardena Pindell, and 2025 award winner Ibrahim Mahama.

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White Cube Announces Second Intake for Early Careers in the Arts Internship Programme in London and New York

White Cube Announces Second Intake for Early Careers in the Arts Internship Programme in London and New York

White Cube has announced the second cycle of its Early Careers in the Arts Internship Programme, offering eight-month placements in London and New York starting October 2026.

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Harland Miller to Headline Nevill Holt Festival Talk in Leicestershire, White Cube Announces

Harland Miller to Headline Nevill Holt Festival Talk in Leicestershire, White Cube Announces

Artist Harland Miller will participate in a public conversation at the Nevill Holt Festival in Leicestershire on June 12, 2026. The event will take place in the festival chapel surrounded by a selection of Miller's paintings.

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