Bae Young-whan: So Near So Far Published by BB&M Contemporary Art Books, 2026. a monograph of the artist’s work, presented as an exhibition catalogue. 270 PAGES in a bilingual English and Korean edition.
READ IN KOREAN
This monograph traces the full scope and development of the artist’s practice, from his early works through to his 2024 solo exhibition at BB&M, So Near So Far, offering a record of approximately 30 years of artistic activity. It features critical essays by Yongwoo Lee together with writings by established curators who have long explored with Bae Young-whan’s work, as well as an interview between the artist and James B. Lee conducted in preparation for the exhibition, providing a multifaceted view of his work and artistic practice. The monograph is published in both English and Korean by BB&M Contemporary Art Books.
Publisher: BB&M Contemporary Art Books
Publication Date: March 2026
Editorial Direction: James B. Lee
Contributors: Back Jee-sook, Charles Esche, Mami Kataoka, Nam-see Kim, James B. Lee, Youngwoo Lee
Format: Clothbound hardcover in a clothbound slipcase, 270 pages, 190 mm x 250 mm
Languages: English, Korean
March 25, 2026
