{"id":58705,"date":"2026-05-28T16:26:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T07:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kiaf.org\/?post_type=insights&p=58705"},"modified":"2026-06-16T09:48:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T00:48:38","slug":"%ea%b9%80%ec%95%84%eb%9d%bc-2025-kiaf-highlights-semi-finalists","status":"publish","type":"insights","link":"https:\/\/kiaf.org\/en\/insights\/58705","title":{"rendered":"Ahra Kim | 2025 Kiaf HIGHLIGHTS Semi-Finalists"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ahra Kim, \u24d2 <\/strong>Kimreeaa Gallery<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Q1. Since being selected as a semi-finalist for Kiaf HIGHLIGHTS, what has changed the most in your practice?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Since being selected as a semi-finalist, I have been busy preparing for my solo exhibition. Earlier this year, I showcased my solo exhibition at Kimreeaa Gallery. I have been consistently working while reflecting on both new and previous works. If there has been any change since winning the award, I feel grateful for the requests for interviews from various magazines and the interest shown in diverse fields.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Ahra Kim Studio<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
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Q2. Are there any recent exhibitions, projects, or collaborations you would like to highlight?<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
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In my first solo exhibition at Kimreeaa Gallery, titled \u300aEven a Single Day is Long, If You Try to Understand\u300b, I presented a series of new works. By introducing ink into my previous painting practice on linen, I attempted to capture the density of darkness within the frame through shade. This exhibition made me to explore the properties of materials and reflect my attitude as an artist.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Ahra Kim, Untitled, ink, acrylic and pigment on linen, 193.9×140 cm, 2026<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
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Q3. Do you have any upcoming international exhibitions, fairs, or projects planned?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For the remaining year, I plan to focus on preparing for domestic exhibitions and fairs. Having just wrapped up my solo exhibition, I believe it is necessary to take time to reflect on my works I will create in the future and those I have previously made.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Ahra Kim, The Square, pigment on wood frame for canvas, 61.5×61.5×1.8 cm, 2025<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
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Q4. Are there any goals or projects you are currently preparing for or aspiring to in your artistic practice?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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My ongoing goal is to create work gradually and with patience. While the time spent so far is also important, I believe that the long time ahead is even more crucial, which is why I aim to practice good works.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ahra Kim, Square Pattern #4, ink, acrylic and pigment on wood frame for canvas, , 63.2×63.2×2.7 cm, 2026<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
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Q5. Has being selected as a Kiaf HIGHLIGHTS semi-finalist led to any positive changes in your practice?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As it is an international art fair, the opportunity to present my work to both domestic and overseas audiences has been significantly meaningful. Moreover, I have received more support than ever, which will greatly engage me in continuing my work in the future.<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","categories":[50,53],"class_list":["post-58705","insights","type-insights","status-publish","hentry","category-insight","category-live-and-talk"],"translation":{"provider":"WPGlobus","version":"3.0.0","language":"en","enabled_languages":["ko","en"],"languages":{"ko":{"title":true,"content":true,"excerpt":false},"en":{"title":true,"content":true,"excerpt":false}}},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kiaf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/insights\/58705","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kiaf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/insights"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kiaf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/insights"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kiaf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58705"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kiaf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58705"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}