Kim Jihee

Kim Jihee, based in Seoul, earned her B.A. in Oriental Painting with a minor in Art History from Ewha Womans University, followed by an M.A. from the same institution’s graduate school.

She has exhibited in over 400 exhibitions in Korea and internationally, including solo and group shows in cities such as Seoul, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Washington, Cologne, Miami, London, Tokyo, Osaka, Beijing, Singapore, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Dubai. Most recently, her solo exhibition at K11 Shenyang (2024, China) drew wide acclaim.

Kim gained particular popularity among collectors in China, with several solo and group exhibitions selling out during open-run periods.

Her work has reached a broad audience beyond traditional gallery spaces through collaborations with brands such as Volvik, LG Household & Health Care, Hong Kong D Park, SK Telecom, Samsung Bespoke, Stonehenge, Andre Kim, Crocs, E-Land Group, MCM, Domino’s Pizza, Chinese cosmetics brand LIMI, Missha, Girls’ Generation, the Korean Red Cross, and more.

Her artworks are held in the collections of major Korean and international companies and museums.

Education
  • Ewha Womans University, Graduate School, Seoul, Republic of Korea — Master of Arts (MA), Oriental Painting, 2007–2009
  • Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea — Bachelor of Arts (BA), Oriental Painting, 2003–2007
Solo Exhibitions
  • The Pinnacle, Breeze Nanshan 333 Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan, 2025
  • King & Queen Staring at the Modern World, The Gallery Jeju, Korea — Gallery Opening Exhibition, 2024
  • Divinity, Museum Wave, Korea, 2024
  • Beyond the Eternal Golden, chi K11 art space, K11 Shenyang, China, 2024
  • Eternal Golden, Gana Forum Space, Korea, 2023
  • Gilding Fever, 333 Gallery, Taiwan, 2023
  • Farewell Kipling, Afternoon Paris, France, 2023
  • The Fancy Spirit, Gana Art Sounds, Korea, 2022
  • Good Vibes, Print Bakery — Grand Walkerhill Seoul, Korea — Gallery Opening Special Exhibition, 2021
  • Grandiose but Disposable Rhapsody, PYO Gallery, Korea, 2020
  • MAXIMUM, Museum DAH, Korea — Kim Jihee Invitation Exhibition (Opening Special), 2019
  • Floating Wonderland, PYO Gallery, Korea, 2016
  • Collection of Desire, Chungjark Gallery, Korea — Commemorative Exhibition for Chungjark Award, 2011
Group Exhibitions
  • 2023 – KIAF, Coex
  • 2023 – ART TAIPEI, Taipei World Trade Center, Taiwan
  • 2023 – ART JAKARTA, JIexpo, Jakarta
  • 2023 – B3ars, Breeze Nan Shan, Taiwan
  • 2023 – Dreams of Urban, K11, Hong Kong
  • 2023 – I think, Therefore I am, Joyman Gallery, Bangkok
  • 2023 – Four Masterpieces for Michael, Choi Se Young Gallery
  • 2022 – Winter Blossom, Gallery Afternoon, Korea
  • 2022 – Modern K-Pop Art, Daegu International Art Fair Special Exhibition, Daegu Expo, Korea
  • 2022 – Jamunbak Art Festival, Pyeongchang Gana Art Center, Korea
  • 2022 – KIAF – Korea International Art Fair, Coex, Korea
  • 2022 – To Infinity, 333 Gallery, Taiwan
  • 2022 – Korea Galleries Art Fair, Setec, Korea
  • 2022 – Art Tinan, Silks Place Tinan, Taiwan
  • 2022 – Amulet, Callery One, Gallery Shinsegye Busan, Starfield Hanam, Korea
  • 2021 – Art Busan, BEXCO, Korea
  • 2021 – KIAF – Korea International Art Fair, Coex, Korea
  • 2021 – Jeonnam International Sumuk Biennale, Korea
  • 2021 – Korea Galleries Art Fair, Coex, Korea
  • 2021 – BAMA, BEXCO, Korea
  • 2020 – ICONIC – Hong Kyoungtack, Lee Kyoungmi, Kim Jihee, Art Delight Gallery
  • 2020 – Korea Super Collection, Gallery Superior, Korea
  • 2020 – HOPE 2020, Gallery Sejul, Korea
  • 2020 – Super Nature, Museum DAH, Korea
Collaborations
  • 2024 – Seoul of Soul in Dubai Live Drawing Performance, Collaboration with Seoul Special City, Dubai, UAE
  • 2022 – SK Telecom x Kim Jihee Collaboration
  • 2022 – Volvik x Kim Jihee Collaboration
  • 2019 – Andre Kim x Kim Jihee Collaboration
  • 2018 – Stonehenge x Kim Jihee Collaboration
  • 2018 – Crocs x Kim Jihee Collaboration
  • 2017 – ELAND x Kim Jihee Collaboration
  • 2017 – LIMI x Kim Jihee, Cosmetic Brand Collaboration (China)
  • 2017 – MCM x Kim Jihee, Art Bag Collaboration
  • 2016 – Seoul Brand Collaboration
  • 2016 – Domino’s x Kim Jihee Collaboration
  • 2016 – D Park x Kim Jihee Collaboration, Hong Kong
  • 2016 – Chung Yoon Jin x Kim Jihee, LG Household & Health Care Collaboration
  • 2013 – Artist Collaboration with the Red Cross
  • 2013 – GG x Kim Jihee, Collaboration with Girl Group “Girls’ Generation”
  • 2012 – MISSHA with Kim Jihee, Cosmetic Brand Collaboration
  • 2011 – General Idea x Kim Jihee, Fashion Brand Collaboration
Public Sculpture
  • Pyeongtaek, Korea – Virgin Heart
  • Yongin, Korea – Virgin Heart
Awards
  • 2011 – Cheongjark Fine Art Award, Korea
Publications
  • 2015 – White Traces, Leegaseo, Korea
  • 2012 – Living Like Painting, Pleasure of Sharing, Korea
  • 2012 – Drawn Like Living, Pleasure of Sharing, Korea