Nationality Hub
Korean Artists
MoMA's permanent collection includes 33 artists of Korean nationality, represented by 85 catalogued works. This hub aggregates biographical, medium, and era data across all verified records.
Artists at a Glance
Most-represented artists in MoMA
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22
Haegue Yang
(b. 1971) -
6
SEO (Seo Soo-Kyoung)
(b. 1977) -
6
Moon Hoon
(b. 1968) -
5
Do Ho Suh
(b. 1962) -
4
Lee Ufan
(b. 1936) -
3
Joong Seop Lee
(1916–1956) -
3
Ung-no Lee
(1904–1989) -
3
Kim Young Jin
(b. 1965) -
3
Seung H-Sang
(b. 1952) -
3
Jon Widman
(b. 1972)
Birth-cohort distribution
2 artists born 1900–1924; 10 artists born 1925–1949; 13 artists born 1950–1974; 6 artists born 1975–1999; 1 artists born 2000–2024.
Medium & Technique Profile
Top media across Korean holdings
| Medium | Works |
|---|---|
| Lithography | 22 |
| Other Media | 21 |
| Drawing | 17 |
| Oil Painting | 7 |
| Video | 5 |
Regional & Diaspora Context
Broader region
Korean is catalogued independently in MoMA's nationality index.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Korean artists are in MoMA?
MoMA's Artists index catalogues 33 artists of Korean nationality.
How many artworks by Korean artists does MoMA hold?
MoMA's permanent collection contains 85 works attributed to Korean artists.
What medium dominates Korean art at MoMA?
Lithography is the most-represented medium across Korean holdings at MoMA.