NEXUS

 

”a connection or series of connections linking two or more things.”

NEXUS is a Kang Contemporary gallery project that was brought to life to celebrate the international community that comes together in Berlin. Kang Contemporary understands itself as a point of connection, a crossroad for the creative scene in Berlin to meet and exchange. In three affirmative chapters, we are dedicated to promoting diverse artistic voices, embracing a multidisciplinary approach, and fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration. We want to cultivate a transcultural hub that resembles Berlin’s dynamic as a global village in today’s evolving world. This is not a goal in itself, however, but an entry point from which we embark on new collaborations and creative discourse.  

KANG CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY

As a gallery, we want to make the many aspects of the art world visible and open to our audience. In addition, we want to create a community where people from different backgrounds can come together through their interest in art. Through events, we open our gallery and encourage dialogue and a get-together. Additionally, we support our artists with regular studio visits and discourses about their art. Often we are able to share these with our community.

 

60th Venice Biennale I

Pre-opening 2024

 

Invitation to 54th World Economic Forum annual meeting | 15.01 - 19.01.24

Kang Contemporary is honored and delighted to be invited by Financial Times to The 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

We are appreciative of the forward looking practices of FT to include the creative community in World Economic Forum discourses.

We believe a pragmatic approach of opening interdisciplinary discourse is much needed in an attempt to find constructive solutions to our current complicated and tense geopolitical and economic situation. We've learned a lot through the summit with many informative and inspiring ideas,  which also gave us the impetus on how our community might creatively contribute to the ideas of inclusivity, diversity, empathy, equality, innovation, sustainability and democratic future.

 

Kunst in Berlin: Spaziergänge zu Kunstwerken, Galerien und Museen (Unterwegs in Berlin) bY Gerhard Drexel | 07.12.23

BBA Artist Prize 2023

“Judging art is hard work. And this board has accepted the job.” -BBA Gallery

We had the honor of serving as a judge at the prestigious BBA Gallery Artist Prize. It was a privilege to be part of this esteemed event that celebrates and recognizes outstanding talent in the art world internationally. The jury carefully evaluated submissions based on visual excellence, storytelling, conceptual thinking, technical craftsmanship, subject depth, and understanding. It was truly inspiring to witness a diverse array of artists, ranging from seasoned individuals with established track records to promising talents embarking on their artistic journeys. The BBA Artist Prize provided an inclusive platform, welcoming applicants of all genders and nationalities, with no restrictions on experience or social/educational background. Kang Contemporary extends sincere congratulations to all participants and winners, celebrating the enriching diversity of artistic expression within the event. We look forward to continued engagement with the BBA Artist Prize in 2024.

 

Korean Embassy Reception for Cultural Producers in Germany | 19.12.22

 
 

KUNST & MEDIZIN (Art & Medicine)
Für eine gesunde Gesellschaft und eine nachhaltige Zukunft | 10.10.22

Public symposium at Würth Repräsentanz Berlin

Brings together arts, medicine, science, politics and industry

 
 

STUDIO VISIT WITH JAZOO YANG | 23.09.22

 
 

Press Conference and Opening of Checkpoint. Borderviews from Korea

We had the pleasure of visiting the Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg to view ChanSook Choi’s artwork in the exhibition Checkpoint. Grenzblicke aus Korea. It was a pleasure hearing Dr. Andreas Beitin, Museum Director, Dr. CHO Hyun Ock, Ambassador to the Korean Embassy Berlin, and KIM Sun Jung, curator speak.

 
 

CLIMATONIC & KADEWE COLLABORATION

On the occasion of the exhibition CLIMATONIC by artist Jeongmoon Choi, we had the pleasure of reviving her past collaboration with the Berlin institution KadeWe. Kang Contemporary was honored to host some of KadeWe’s cherished customers and offer them a private view of the installation.

 

Jeongmoon Choi, WELLE – 1, 2018, threads, black light, 10 show windows each 7 sqm . Exhibition „WELLE“, KaDeWe Berlin

 

“The Black and Brown-owned businesses enriching Berlin’s cultural landscape”

- Indie Magazine, 2021/10/01

In 2021 Elizabeth Kang had the pleasure to collaborate with Uniqlo and Indie Magazine to showcase Kang Contemporary as a BiPoc-owned business in Berlin.