jeonghwa choi: 'ok!' exhibition at towada art center, japan

'aomori' by jeonghwa choi at the 'ok' exhibition , 2009
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korean artist jeonghwa choi, is currently exhibiting at the towada art center, japan.
curated by nanjo and associates, the exhibition is entitled 'ok!'. jeonghwa choi is
one of the most well-known korean contemporary artists', who creates works with
the philosophy of 'art for everyone'.
he has recycled everyday goods, such as rice bowls and plastic housewares transforming
them into sculptural pieces. as part of the exhibition, works are currently installed in various
locations around the city including high-street shops and public places.
the exhibition will be on view until august 23th, 2009.

'aomori', 2009
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'rainbow', 2009
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'rainbow', 2009
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'rainbow', 2009
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'rainbow', 2009
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'flower tree', 2009
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'flower tree', 2009
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silver venus, 2009
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red venus, 2009
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red venus, 2009
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marie-antoinette, 2009
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'gather', 2009
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'gather', 2009
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'cabbage', 2009
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'plastic paradise', 2009
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exterior of 'ok!' exhibition
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'flower horse', 2008
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jeonghwa choi
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choi is an artist, architect and designer.
his works have been presented at numerous biennales including liverpool (2004),
venice (2005), and singapore (2006), as well as at asia house, london (2006)
and wolverhampton (2007).
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