Adel Abdessemed, POLITICS OF DRAWING, LAMPEDUSA, 2020
Charcoal and pastel on paper, 144 x 66 x 4 cm. Presented by DVIR Gallery
At first glance, this piece appears to be spontaneous lines reminiscent of graffiti, yet it conveys a sense of masculinity and resilience without crossing into aggression or violence. I appreciate the presence and aura in Adel Abdessemed’s artwork.
Sarah Lee, In the Shade of Swaying Leaves, 2025
Oil on canvas, 63.5 x 71.1 cm. Presented by Albertz Benda
The artwork evokes an atmosphere that blurs the lines between reality and imagination, as if illuminated by celestial skies and gentle moonlight – creating a dreamlike, contemplative state. The composition possesses a notable strength, characterized by precision and clear sense of focus.
Suejin Chung, Soul of Ice Cream, 2025
Oil on linen, 100 x 100 x 3.5 cm. Presented by Lee Eugean Gallery
Though Suejin Chung’s work is unfamiliar to me, I find myself instantly intrigued by this piece. The notion of food possessing a soul is both whimsical and oddly relatable: my own musings have never been rendered with such flair or playful sophistication. It’s clear she’s serving up a delightful vision I can wholeheartedly appreciate.
Chung Sang-Hwa, Untitled 76-8, 1976
Acrylic on canvas, 227.3 x 181.8 cm. Presented by Gallery Hyundai
I have long admired the work of Chung Sang-Hwa. This monochromatic painting is a testament to dedication and meticulous effort, its layers unfolding into infinite depths of emotion and time. Its repetition whispers of Eastern spirituality and a meditative grace – inviting viewers to linger, perhaps just long enough to lose track of time and discover a new kind of tranquility.
LOV-LOV, A Quiet Expedition, 2025
Acrylic and silk thread on canvas, 150 x 200 cm. Presented by De Sarthe
In an era when our lives are sliced and sorted by the screens we scroll, perhaps reality itself has begun to resemble a grid of pixels – at once starkly defined and perpetually perplexing. It’s a landscape rendered in certainties, yet somehow manages to confound the senses, reminding us of that clarity and confusion often march hand in hand. I am so confused.
About Sung Ahn
After working in renowned restaurants around the world, chef Sung Anh founded Mosu San Francisco in 2015, Mosu Seoul in 2017 and Mosu Hong Kong in 2020. His food draws inspiration from his grandmother’s traditional cookery and his own childhood memories.
About Frieze Seoul Viewing Room
Open to all from 27 August to 12 September, Frieze Viewing Room is the online catalogue for the fair, giving global audiences access to gallery presentations coming to Frieze Seoul 2025. Visitors can search artworks by artist, price, date and medium, save favourite artworks and presentations, chat with galleries and much more.
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Frieze Seoul, COEX, 3 – 6 September 2025.
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Main image: Sung Ahn. Courtesy: Mosu