UPCOMING EXHIBITION
Song E Yoon: Shift
May 1 – June 3, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, May 15, 5-7pm
We are pleased to present a solo exhibition by Song E Yoon, on view from May 1 through June 3, 2026. This exhibition is organized in celebration of the artist’s official invitation to participate in a Collateral Event of the 61st International Art Exhibition–La Biennale di Venezia.
This New York presentation is conceived in continuity with her solo exhibition SHIFT, held at SPACE776 Seoul (March 6–April 1, 2026). While the Seoul exhibition traced the evolution of her practice from 2008 to the present, framing it through the notion of “shift,” the New York exhibition focuses more specifically on the body of work developed since her relocation to New York in 2013—where a significant transformation in her thinking and methodology took place.
Since moving to New York, Song E Yoon has expanded her practice beyond medium-specific concerns, developing a research-driven approach that explores the conditions through which invisible phenomena become perceptible. Working fluidly between painting and installation, she investigates the relationship between material and immaterial, visible, and invisible dimensions. Within this trajectory, the artist proposes the term Intangible Art as a conceptual framework. Rather than defining a genre or stylistic category, Intangible Art describes an approach that attends to the moment when immaterial and invisible dimensions temporarily surface through material and media. In this sense, an artwork is not a fixed or completed object, but a trace—a record of the transition from the invisible into the sensory realm.
The paintings and installations presented in this exhibition embody this ongoing inquiry. Painting is no longer a site of representation, but a field where color and layered structures reveal processes of emergence and dissolution. Installation functions not as a structure that occupies space, but as a condition that allows viewers to sense time, absence, and intangible energy. The viewer is thus positioned not as an observer, but as a participant navigating the threshold between material and immaterial.
Presented in the city where this body of work was formed, the New York exhibition reactivates the context in which Song E Yoon’s practice has evolved. In dialogue with the Seoul exhibition, it emphasizes continuity rather than conclusion, presenting her work as an ongoing and unfolding process. Following her participation in the Collateral Event of the 61st International Art Exhibition–La Biennale di Venezia, this exhibition further situates her practice within an expanded international discourse—inviting reflection on perception, time, and the invisible dimensions that shape our experience of the world.
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RECENT ASIA WEEK NEW YORK EXHIBITION
Genealogies of Time: Korean Modern and Contemporary Art
March 6 – 31, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, March 20, 5-9pm
On Asia Week New York 2026, we are pleased to present Genealogies of Time: Korean Modern and Contemporary Art, an exhibition that examines the present condition of South Korean contemporary art through the coexistence of multiple temporal layers. Rather than following a chronological narrative, the exhibition brings together works from different generations to reveal how artistic questions persist, shift, and reemerge over time.
The exhibition foregrounds the practices of Jeoung Keun Chan (b. 1965, South Korea), Hyeongsoo Kim (b. 1961, South Korea), and Hak Il Kim (b. 1965, South Korea). Working across distinct formal and conceptual approaches, these artists articulate current positions within South Korean contemporary art, engaging with enduring concerns related to form, materiality, perception, and structure. Their works reflect how inherited artistic sensibilities are tested and reconfigured under present-day conditions.
Alongside these contemporary practices, works by Kim Guiline (1936–2021, South Korea) are presented to expand the exhibition’s temporal scope. Shown in proximity to contemporary works, his paintings allow different moments in South Korean art history to be viewed together, emphasizing continuity and transformation rather than linear progression.
Genealogies of Time presents South Korean modern and contemporary art as an evolving field shaped by accumulated experience, reinterpretation, and ongoing inquiry. Through the juxtaposition of works across generations, the exhibition offers a focused view of how contemporary practice appears from layered historical conditions while remaining firmly grounded in the present.
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About the Gallery
Space 776 Gallery was founded in 2015 with the aim of supporting a diverse group of artists, both local and international, spanning multiple generations and working across various media. Since its inception, the gallery has become a significant platform for showcasing emerging artistic talents and fostering connections with institutions.
The gallery first opened its doors on Central Avenue in Bushwick in 2015. In 2020, we relocated to our present address at 37-39 Clinton Street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Furthering our commitment to global engagement, we expanded our presence in 2024 with the opening of a new location in Seoul.
Our vision is to continually foster an environment where the narratives of established and emerging artists converge, inspiring new creative dialogues. Our history reflects this commitment. During our time in Bushwick, our long-standing open studio initiative provided crucial support to local artists, many of whom have since achieved greater recognition. Space 776 has successfully introduced and placed the work of our notable new artists in prestigious collections, including the JP Morgan ART collection and the Ukrainian National Art Museum, as well as with significant private collectors. Our support extends beyond the gallery space, as demonstrated by our involvement with the documentary film, Liz N Val. In 2019, we also participated in collaborative exhibitions, such as “Plan B” at David Zwirner. Additionally, we regularly present curated exhibitions at the gallery and have participated in over 60 international art fairs.
Looking ahead to 2025, Space 776 Gallery will continue its mission to support artists throughout their careers, introduce innovative perspectives, and further expand its international network.