What started with ten Korean artists exhibiting in ¡®The Open¡¯, New Malden, 2007 has transformed into 4482[1] Sasapari , Barge House, Oxo Tower, and has consequently become the largest ever showcase of contemporary Korean artists in the UK.
4482 stands for the combination of the UK and the Korean international dialing codes. For 4482 artists, this is not just a set of numbers but a formula that represents a cross cultural dialogue. Specifically, these artists who were raised and educated in Korea, came to the UK for further education, and their practice now reflects the result of two cultures interacting.
This exhibition has now become a significant cultural movement, one of contemporary Korean artists delivering the spirit of ¡®Yuhakseng [2]¡¯ to a wider British and European audience. This is mirrored in the curatorial process, which stays true to Korean cultural identity by closely involving all of the fifty three artists.
With its ever-changing members, year upon year this show is handing over opportunities to new talent amongst recent graduates. 4482 will be a consistent art movement amongst young Korean artists in the UK, building a foundation for future Yuhakseng generations and bringing fresh vibrancy to London¡¯s art scene. |