Korea 2024

Koo's project transforms the cylindrical steel pavilion into a Korean scent journey with different aromas representing different Korean cities.

Giardini, Giardini, Castello, 30122, Venice, Italy

Title: Koo Jeong A: Odorama Cities
Commissioner: Arts Council Korea
Curators: Jacob Fabricius, Seolhui Lee
Artist: Koo Jeong A

The pavilion combines some of the key subjects and sculptural elements that Koo Jeong A has worked with during the last three decades with a new commission, created especially for the occasion, Koo delves into the nuances of our spatial encounters, investigating how we perceive and recollect spaces, with a particular emphasis on how scents, smells, and odors contribute to these memories. With the pavilion itself, Koo explores an expanded tactility.

Contacts & Details

VENUE: Giardini
OPENING TIMES: Apr 20 – Sept 30 Tue – Sun, 11am – 7pm Oct 1 – Nov 24 Tue – Sun, 10am – 6pm

ADDRESS
Giardini, Giardini, Castello, 30122, Venice, Italy