Phillips to Feature Exhibit 'Azure Horizons: A Journey Through Blue' in Seoul

Lee Ufan, From Point, 1982
acrylic on canvas

From the gallery: Phillips is pleased to be returning to The Songwon Art Center in the heart of Seoul’s historic Samcheong-dong from 30 August – 8 September to present an exhibition coinciding with the third edition of Frieze Seoul, and the city’s flagship art fair Kiaf. The exhibition features Azure Horizons: A Journey Through Blue, a group show presented by PhillipsX, a dynamic selling exhibition platform operated by the global Private Sales team at Phillips, which brings together works by a variety of international and Korean contemporary artists such as Nicolas Party, Ugo Rondinone, Flora Yukhnovich, George Condo, Salvo, Devon DeJardin, Liu Yin, Lee Ufan, and Minku Kim, among others; as well as a preview of highlights from the company’s upcoming Modern & Contemporary Art Fall Auctions in Hong Kong in which iconic works by 20th Century masters including Sanyu and Pierre Soulages will be on view. Works featured in Azure Horizons: A Journey Through Blue will be available for purchase through Phillips’ Private Sales in Hong Kong, and highlights from the Modern & Contemporary Art Fall Auctions will be offered on 25-26 November.

Yeonah Lim, Regional Representative, Korea, Phillips, said: “Over the last two years, Phillips received excellent response to our exhibitions during Seoul Art Week. We are very excited to present another exhibition this year, reflecting our belief to Korea’s flourishing art market and playing an active role in the continued development of the country’s vibrant art scene. Despite a challenging macro environment, buying activity across our global auctions from clients based in South Korea has increased by nearly 70% in the first half of 2024, compared to the previous year. By showcasing a broad spectrum of top-quality works by blue chip masters and in-demand contemporary artists, during this year's art week, we look forward to further our relationship with Korean collectors and connecting with art enthusiasts from around the world.”

Azure Horizons: A Journey Through Blue

Presented by PhillipsX, Phillips’ selling exhibition platform operated by its Private Sales department, Azure Horizons: A Journey Through Blue explores the multifaceted beauty and symbolism of Azure - not only, the most richly layered tone of blue, but also the highest valued pigment used in painting throughout the history of art. In this monochromatic yet richly layered exhibition, sophistication meets elegance in works that exude chic minimalism and timeless grace.