Ongoin’
Ongoin’ is the latest collection of acclaimed sculptor and New York native, Nari Ward, as well as his second exhibition in Seoul. Featuring an assemblage of copper panel works, Ward draws inspiration from his Harlem background, reflecting on community healing, spiritual rituals, and social realities.
Lehmann Maupin, 213 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea 04349. Runs from August 28 to October 19, 2024.
*This exhibition corresponded with FRIEZE SEOUL, which runs from September 4-7, 2024 at COEX, 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, 06164, Seoul.
Exhibition Description
"Lehmann Maupin is pleased to present ongoin’, a solo exhibition of new works by Nari Ward, on view from August 28 through October 19, 2024 in Seoul. Ward’s second exhibition in Seoul features copper panel works, sculpture, and wall-based installations that address aspects of healing and care that shape local communities— specifically in Harlem, the artist’s longtime neighborhood in New York. Additionally, ongoin’ explores the artist’s dedication to artistic interpretations of spiritual ceremonies and rituals, probing the fractured images and unseen forces often associated with such practices."
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