CHOI&CHOI Gallery was established in Cologne, Germany, in 2012. Since inception, we have built an extensive network of artists and institutions spanning from Korea to London, Paris, Berlin, and Geneva, aligning with our core mission to facilitate greater cultural exchange between these regions. We opened our Seoul space in Gangnam in 2016, and have since moved to the current three-storey space in the heart of Jongno, Korea’s longest-standing arts district.
From the outset, CHOI&CHOI Gallery has steadily promoted Korean contemporary art by cultivating relationships and projects with Korean artists. Through exhibitions and art fairs, we continue to introduce the vibrant landscape of both local and diasporic Korean contemporary art to international audiences.
Our portfolio of Western artists primarily consists of emerging talents whose work has garnered attention in their local scenes. This has provided us with the opportunity to witness their growth and evolve alongside them. By introducing our roster of up-and-coming artists to both new and longtime collectors, CHOI&CHOI is dedicated to establishing a sustainable paradigm that nurtures artists and collectors alike.
About the Founders
Sunhee Choi’s career in the art world spans over two decades. After graduating from Sangmyung University with a degree in French Language and Literature, she moved to London, where she studied at the prestigious Christie’s Education. She worked as an independent curator, art adviser, and writer before co-founding CHOI&CHOI. Beyond her role as Director, Sunhee has written for a number of key publications, including Joongang Daily, Noblesse, and Art Now as an art columnist, and her bestselling book ‘Art Lessons in London’ was published in 2008.
After her studies in German Language and Literature at Sangmyung University, Jinhee Choi graduated with a degree in Visual Communication at the FH Düsseldorf and studied sculpture and painting at Alanus Werkhaus. With her extensive practical expertise in art and design, she actively manages the gallery's program and presentation. Jinhee continues to collaborate with her network of German-based artists and curators.