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Kim Jihee | |
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| Born | April 10, 1984 |
| Education | Ewha Womans University College of Art & Design, Korean Painting (BA, MA) |
| Known for | Painter |
| Notable work | Sealed Smile / The Fancy Spirit / Eternal Golden |
| Website | https://www.kimjihee.net/sub/index.php |
Kim Jihee (Korean: 김지희; born April 10, 1984) is a South Korean artist known for her work in oriental painting. She has gained recognition for her Sealed Smile series, which often features images of smiling women, animals, and jewel-adorned glasses, conveying themes of existence and desire.[1][2][3] Her Sealed Smile series began in 2008.[4]
Career
[edit]Kim's exhibitions have been held in major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Washington DC, Cologne, Miami, London, Tokyo, Osaka, Beijing, Singapore, Taipei, Shanghai, and Dubai.[5]
Some of her exhibitions include a solo exhibition in 2024 at the K11 Museum in China, a large-scale exhibition led by Adrian Cheng, and a collaboration exhibition at the D·PARK in Hong Kong.[6] Over her career, she has participated in more than 400 exhibitions both in Korea and internationally.[7]
In 2013, Kim collaborated with the Korean girl group Girls' Generation, the footwear brand Crocs, and with the Chinese cosmetics brand Limi in 2017.[5][8] She has also collaborated with Seoul in 2024.[9] In 2025, she held an opening solo exhibition in a space including the casino in the Marriott Resort at Jeju Shinhwa World,[10] and unveiled her first art collaboration work with Pernod Ricard's 'Royal Salute 55YO' as well as Moutai.[11][12][13]
She has presented her third solo exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan in February 2026.[14][15]
In May 2026, Kim Jihee presented a solo exhibition at Japan's Kyushu Municipal Museum, which garnered extensive coverage from top Japanese media.[16][17][18] The exhibition highlighted her contemporary paintings and included significant public art performances and educational programs with local youth.
References
[edit]- ↑ 김, 미영 (2021-04-12). "김지희 KIM JIHEE 'Keep shining'". 아트코리아방송 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ↑ "'어른이'들에게 동심과 희망 전하는 그림". news.tvchosun.com (in Korean). 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ↑ "[Interview] 'Art World Hallyu Star' Kim Jihee: "What if we view desire as beauty?... I want to convey energy through my artwork."". www.sportsworldi.com (Segye Ilbo) (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ↑ 网易 (2024-01-27). "龙年邂逅金色画境 韩国艺术家金智姬《超越永恒的金子》沈阳开展". www.163.com. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- 1 2 In-kyeong, Ahn (2013-05-26). "Artist Kim Ji-hee tries to create permanent value for humans". Ewha Voice (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ↑ "[전시회] 김지희 작가, 중국 K11 미술관 대규모 개인전 '김지희, 영원한 금빛 너머' 개막". 한국미술신문 (in Korean). 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ↑ "김지희 작가, '영원한 금빛 너머'로 중국 K11 미술관 대규모 개인전". The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ↑ "김지희 작가 개인전 'TWINKLE TWINKLE'". 글로벌뉴스통신GNA (in Korean). 2019-04-16. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ↑ "김지희 작가, 두바이를 금빛으로 물들이다". 글로벌에픽 (in Korean). 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ↑ "제주신화월드, 메리어트 리조트에 '더 갤러리' 개장". Yonhap News (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ↑ ""전 세계 단 한 병, 1억 2000만원"…김지희 작가·로얄살루트 아트 콜라보레이션 최초 공개". Aju Business Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ↑ "예술과 럭셔리 주류의 환상적 페어링… '아트 르서클 Vol.5' 전시 개최". Herald Corporation (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "김지희 작가, 세계 3대 명주 마오타이 콜라보 행사 성료". E2NEWS (in Korean). 2025-08-08.
- ↑ "Kim Jihee presents 'Scarlet Bloom' as third solo show in Taipei". The Korea Herald. 2026-02-09.
- ↑ "Desire, suppression, vitality behind Kim Jihee's ornate faces". The Korea Herald. 2025-12-25.
- ↑ "Popular South Korean contemporary artist Kim Jihee holds her first solo exhibition in Japan, featuring her representative works with young girls as a motif, in Kusu Town, Oita Prefecture". Oita Broadcasting System. 2026-04-28.
- ↑ "South Korean Contemporary Artist Holds Exhibition in Kusu Town". NHK. 2026-05-28.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Korean contemporary artist Kim Jihee holds her first solo exhibition in Japan". The Yomiuri Shimbun. 2026-04-30.
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