Artists

Nilbar Güreş, Ramin Haerizadeh, Rokni Haerizadeh, Hesam Rahmanian, Kyungah Ham, Young In Hong, ikkibawiKrrr, Jane Jin Kaisen, Joon Kim, Lee Bul, Lee Kit, Mikael Levin, Minouk Lim, Moon Kyungwon & Jeon Joonho, Ramiro Wong, Haegue Yang, Tomoko Yoneda, Jin-me Yoon, Min Yoon

Press release

Curated by Sunjung Kim

In September 2024, the Vienna Secession is delighted to host the major group exhibition Forms of the Shadow; curated by Sunjung Kim, Artistic Director of the Art Sonje Center in Seoul. As an artist-run institution dedicated to the display of contemporary art in all of its manifestations, the Secession is proud of its history as a preeminent global centre for the presentation of new creative ideas and its concomitant engagement with the most urgent concerns of our time. Confronting the complex realities of life and current global challenges, we believe a core part of our mission is to grapple with questions of cultural and social policy, and to showcase ambitious visions that spark public debate. These concerns are precisely encapsulated by Forms of the Shadow. The exhibition casts light on contemporary shadows unveiled by the global pandemic, the climate crisis, and geopolitical tensions. Through this thematic lens, it invites viewers to reflect upon the interconnectedness of our world and the complexities of navigating through turbulent times. By shedding light on the ever-shifting nature of shadows and their metaphorical significance in witnessing the passage of time, the exhibition prompts reflection on the intricate layers of human existence.