Kwon Byung-jun Wins Korea Artist Prize 2023 : Bridging Art and Technology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kwon Byung-jun Wins Korea Artist Prize 2023

 

Bridging Art and Technology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In the art of robot innovation, Kwon Byung-jun 권병준 has been awarded the prestigious Korea Artist Prize 2023 by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA).

 

In today’s stay14, we’re going to explore Kwon's unique journey from a singer-songwriter to a hardware engineer and researcher which reached the exploration of the intersection between humanity and technology.

 

 

 

 

 

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From 1993, Kwon Byung-jun originally was active in indie and solo activities.

 

In 1997, he gained recognition as the vocalist for the third album of the Be-Be Band.

 

The issue was whether the overall stage matched the band's wild concept, resulting in a stage that overflowed with madness, and the costumes and makeup were also chaotic.

 

The climax came when, during a live broadcast of MBC's "Inkigayo Best 50," he threw up on stage.

 

Eventually, the Be-Be Band disbanded, and, similarly caused a stir with spitting.

 

Then after learning electronic music in the Netherlands, he started to focus on his career as a sound artist and media artist.

 

Kwon Byung-jun has become the first artist to receive the award since these transformative changes were implemented.

 

His effort as a sound artist and music career has finally come to light.

 

Even the Korea Artist Prize, a renowned annual award jointly hosted by MMCA and the SBS Foundation, underwent significant enhancements this year, reflecting a commitment to increasing contemporary art.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Then Kwon dropped the huge bomb in the robot industry.

 

Kwon has been showcased in the exhibition running until March 31 at MMCA's Seoul branch, which features a live theater starring his creation – robots affectionately dubbed his "band members."

 

These mechanical actors, far from the industrial robots we're used to, engage in seemingly purposeless actions.

 

"Ochetuji Ladderbot" and "Robot Crossing a Single Line Bridge" are among the featured pieces, showing the robots' unique ability to crawl in circles, prostrate themselves, and even perform a solo Korean fan dance.

 

It is a huge innovation where robots come into the part of entertainment too!

 

 

 

 

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The show curator, Lee Soo-yon, points out the striking similarity between Kwon's robots and humans.

 

The jury commended Kwon for his "sense-stimulating approach to post-humanistic philosophy," noting the superb and synesthetic form of theater applied to age-old artistic themes.

 

Kwon's exploration touches on questions surrounding scientific and technological developments, offering a brand new perspective on the evolving relationship between humanity and the machines we create.

 

 

 

 

 

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This year's Korea Artist Prize marks a return with extensive reforms, including an increased cash prize for shortlisted creatives.

 

The exhibition showcases the finalists' latest works and provides insight into their earlier pieces, allowing visitors to appreciate the evolution of their artistic practices.

 

 

 

The Korea Artist Prize 2023 exhibition aims to engage a global audience.

 

It invites everyone to experience the thought-provoking world of Kwon Byung-jun and his fellow finalists, Lee Kang-seung, Gala Porras-Kim, and Jun So-jung.

 

You can see their challenge of conventional notions of art, technology, and the human experience.

 

Don't miss this only opportunity to witness this unique combination of creativity and innovation, on display until March 31 at the MMCA's Seoul branch!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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