As Gallery AP Space presents its Collector’s Review (May 3–25, 2025), it’s not just the collection that stands out. It’s the artists themselves. Together, they form a diverse and global lineup, each with a strong artistic voice and a history worth knowing.
A master of transformation, Kim JongKu is known for his innovative use of iron powder, which he scatters onto silk or canvas to form poetic landscapes. What makes his work so moving is the way he invites decay into the process. The iron rusts over time, giving each piece a life of its own.
Kim holds an MFA from Chelsea College of Art and has exhibited globally, including solo exhibitions in New York, Seoul, and Paris. His work was featured at the Venice Biennale and the Busan Biennale, and he’s the recipient of multiple honors, including Korea’s Suknam Art Award. His fusion of material and impermanence makes his work quietly powerful, always evolving.
Yoon Byung Rock brings a meditative quality to everyday subjects. Using oil on traditional Korean paper, he captures fruit, seasons, and shadow with subtle tonal shifts that recall stillness more than spectacle.
Born in 1960 in South Korea, Yoon has exhibited across Asia and the U.S. His recent solo exhibitions include “Silent Language” at Gallery Hyundai and a special exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles. His work often appears in major art fairs and institutional collections.
In his “Reality + Image” series, Kim Kang Yong combines oil, sand, and stone on board to investigate the boundaries between perception and reality. His practice balances conceptual depth with a tactile sensibility.
A graduate of Hongik University, Kim has exhibited extensively in Korea, Japan, and Germany. Notable group shows include Gwangju Biennale and Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art. He received the Seoknam Art Prize and continues to be a fixture in Korean contemporary art circles. His work encourages viewers to look twice and think deeper.
Choi Young Wook is best known for his richly layered canvases that explore themes of karma, history, and cultural memory. With training in both Western painting and traditional Korean materials, Choi’s pieces often feel spiritual without being overtly symbolic.
Choi has exhibited in Art Basel Hong Kong, KIAF Seoul, and has held solo exhibitions at Arario Gallery and Hakgojae Gallery. His Karma series has gained critical acclaim, often noted for its quiet intensity and powerful texture.
Young Ha Park’s long-running series, Thou to be seen tomorrow, spans over two decades and multiple media. Her minimalist, meditative works explore time, visibility, and the personal within the universal.
Park earned her MFA from Pratt Institute in New York and has exhibited in Korea, the U.S., and Europe. She has been awarded fellowships from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation and participated in residencies at the Banff Centre and Vermont Studio Center. Her disciplined practice has gained a devoted following.
Swedish artist Petrus Bergstrand brings a Scandinavian clarity to his compositions. Through geometric abstraction and subtle textures, he explores the emotional potential of space and form.
Educated at the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm, Bergstrand has exhibited widely across Europe, including at Galerie Forsblom, Volta Basel, and Market Art Fair in Stockholm. His work bridges contemporary design and philosophical introspection, giving viewers room to interpret and breathe.
David Gerstein, based in Israel, is one of the most internationally recognized contemporary artists in public and private art. His layered aluminum cutouts are playful, dynamic, and full of life. From cyclists to city streets, Gerstein turns ordinary scenes into exuberant expressions of motion.
Gerstein studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris and St. Martin’s School of Art in London. His public art installations can be found in over 30 countries, and his work has been shown in Art Miami, Art Stage Singapore, and countless museums worldwide.
Italian photographer Enzo Barracco brings the untouched wild into focus. His photographs of the Galápagos and polar regions capture the stark, fragile beauty of remote ecosystems, often with the urgency of a conservationist’s eye.
Barracco has exhibited at Somerset House (London), Triennale Milano, and Fotografiska New York. His work has appeared in National Geographic, The Guardian, and Vogue Italia, and he’s spoken at international climate conferences on the power of photography to inspire environmental action.