Art Center Nabi Reopens with 'A Pregnant Pause' Exhibition

"The butterfly has flown here," Noh So-young, director of Art Center Nabi, said during the opening ceremony of the reopening exhibition 'A Pregnant Pause' held on June 11 in Sagandong, Seoul.
At the event attended by dozens of art community members, Noh expressed her excitement about the reopening, stating, "We are preparing ourselves to nest and seek new intersections between art and technology, nature and humanity."
Referring to the exhibition's title, Noh remarked, "To create a delicious meal, one needs to let it rest. Great things do not happen instantly." She added, "I believe that time, patience, and letting things rest are essential, making 'A Pregnant Pause' a relevant theme for our era. This will prompt us to reconsider the role of art in an age where everything unfolds at our fingertips due to AI."
Noh also emphasized her commitment to supporting active artists, expressing gratitude for the community's support and encouragement.
Founded in 2000, Art Center Nabi is Korea's first media art institution. It has previously been located in the SK Group's headquarters, the Serin Building. Following the confirmation of Noh's divorce from SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, the center has moved to a new independent building in Sagandong, marking a new chapter in its 26-year history.

In a press release, Noh highlighted the concept of a 'next chapter.' She stated, "This event marks the closing of 26 years and the reopening in Sagandong is a time for the next chapter to grow from within, yet to be fully revealed." She further noted that the 'embryonic vitality' found in the works of artist Han Jin-soo, who explores the slow fermentation of time between machines and nature, resonates deeply with the moment of reopening.
The new space, designed to operate as a self-sufficient art museum, is expected to enhance Art Center Nabi's unique identity. It aims to unfold a new chapter as a future-oriented cultural platform where technology, nature, art, and urban environments intersect.

The exhibition 'A Pregnant Pause' showcases constant transformation. Bubbles of food float in the wind, spreading across a white background, while small feather brushes move busily, creating different forms moment by moment. The process of one breaking and another being filled continues, moving forward without pause.
At the opening ceremony, Han Jin-soo explained, "My works do not progress toward a clear purpose or outcome. Instead, they create opportunities for each individual to express their unique stories." He added, "I hope viewers take the time to experience their uniqueness and have their own moments of pause."
The exhibition runs from June 12 to August 1.




* This article has been translated by AI.

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