Provence, France | Tina Kim
“As soon as Art Basel winds down, I’m hopping on a train to Provence for the opening weekend of Ha Chong-Hyun’s solo exhibition at Château La Coste, on view from June 22 to September 1,” says the founder of Tina Kim Gallery. “I’ve visited Château La Coste several times since it opened, in 2011, and have loved seeing Paddy McKillen’s vision for the estate unfold, seamlessly blending art, architecture, design, and gastronomy. A leading figure in Dansaekhwa—the postwar Korean monochrome painting movement—Ha Chong-Hyun has spent over 50 years developing his signature ‘Conjunction’ series. I’m excited to see how the colors of his recent works will interact with the remarkable landscape. I’ll be staying on-site at Villa La Coste. Each villa features a secluded terrace and pool with breathtaking views of the surrounding vineyards and rolling hills. I’m looking forward to also visiting the Cézanne retrospective at Musée Granet, the Luma Foundation, and a preview of the photography festival in Arles. I’m especially excited to take my clients on a tour of Lee Ufan Arles, a private museum and foundation housed in a beautifully restored 17th-century mansion reimagined by Tadao Ando. It’s incredibly meaningful to be celebrating not just one, but two Korean artists in Provence this summer—a testament to the extraordinary rise of Korean art on the international scene.”
—Lucy Rees
