Goen Choi and Hyeree Ro are representing South Korea at the 61st Venice Biennale, which runs from 9 May to 22 November 2026. In an interview with ArtReview, Choi describes his sculptural installation "Meridian," featuring ruptured copper pipes that traverse the Korean Pavilion in the Giardini, exploring unseen infrastructures and unstable relations between fixed structures. Ro presents "Bearing," a membranelike waxed fabric installation with eight stations for mourning, remembering, and mending, inspired by Korean gardens and temples. Both artists respond to the Biennale's theme "In Minor Keys," emphasizing subtle forces, low vibrations, and contemplative spaces.
The article matters because it offers direct insight from the artists behind one of the most anticipated national pavilions at the Venice Biennale, the world's premier contemporary art exhibition. By publishing artists' questionnaires daily, ArtReview provides a platform for critical reflection on the Biennale's relevance and the role of art in society. The South Korean pavilion's focus on infrastructure, ecology, and personal ethics reflects broader conversations in contemporary art about geopolitics, care, and the environment.