Korean Video Art Exhibition Showcases Innovation in Film, VR and Digital Media
By
Jon Everall
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
The article discusses the growing importance of video and motion in contemporary culture, highlighted by the Victoria and Albert Museum's acquisition of the first YouTube clip for its permanent collection in 2026. It focuses on the K-NOW! Korean Video Art Today exhibition at MASI Lugano, featuring eight Korean artists who are pushing boundaries in film, VR, and audiovisual art created between 2016-2024. The piece explores how Korean video art has evolved from traditional forms to embrace new technologies and global influences, with artists like Park Chan-kyong, Kim Hee-cheon, and others creating works that blend Korean cultural heritage with contemporary digital media.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledFive hundred hours of new footage are uploaded to YouTube every sixty seconds. And that's just one site.
In February 2026, the 174-year-old Victoria and Albert Museum acquired the first-ever YouTube clip for its permanent collection.
Everything is in flux. Nothing is staying still. Movement is key.
The exhibition showcases eight handpicked artists who are pushing boundaries in film, VR, and audiovisual art, created between 2016 and 2024.
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