BIOGRAPHY
Anikoon is a South Korean artist renowned for his whimsical and nostalgic works that explore the intersection of childhood memories and contemporary technology. He graduated from Hongik University’s Department of Video Media where he honed his distinctive artistic vision. His art is characterized by vibrant depictions of robots, blending elements of pop culture, animation, and technological themes to create works that resonate with a wide audience.
Central to Anikoon’s practice is his fascination with robots as symbols of nostalgia and progress. Drawing inspiration from his childhood fascination with toys and cartoons, he uses these mechanical figures as a bridge between the past and present. His works reflect on the evolving relationship between humanity and technology, incorporating bright colors, dynamic compositions, and playful forms that evoke both joy and introspection.
Anikoon has exhibited extensively in South Korea and internationally. His notable solo exhibition, One Small Step for Robot, One Giant Leap for Robot Kind (2023) at Gallery Jang, highlighted his innovative approach to storytelling through both 2D and 3D works. He has also participated in major art fairs, including the Seongsu Art Fair, where he integrated augmented reality (AR) into his pieces, offering audiences an interactive experience that merges physical and digital art.
Anikoon’s art has been featured in numerous group exhibitions and is increasingly sought after by collectors, with works presented at prestigious galleries such as Gallery MC. His imaginative creations have gained international recognition, with exhibitions and auctions held in the United States and South Korea.
Currently based in Seoul, Anikoon continues to create works that challenge and delight, exploring themes of nostalgia, innovation, and the human-machine connection. His art invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences and the ways technology shapes both individual and collective memory.
EDUCATION
Graduated from Hong University, Department of Video Media, 2013
SOLO EXHIBITION
2023 “One small step for robot, one giant leap for robot kind” (seoul, brown Gallery)
2022 “Black & Blue” solo exhibition (seoul, MBC Smart Center)
2021 “Hello, i am” solo exhibition ( Inchon, star five gallery)
2021 “Hello robot” special exhibition(Busan National Science Museum)
2020 “Contact & untast” solo exhibition (seoul, Jinsan Gallery)
2020 “Robopop” solo exhibition (seoul, Humax Art Room Gallery)
2020 “Robot reboot” solo exhibition (Gwacheon, Starbucks Starlight Gallery)
2019 “Found17“ solo exhibition (seoul, United Gallery)
2018 “Eat your tail” solo exhibition (Inchon, Sparrow Gallery)
GROUP EXHIBITION
2023 “Korea art london”/ Mall gallery/ London
2023 “Light and Art”/ Blink festival / Cincinnati USA
2022 Momen artproject/ “Deep focus”/ New York rivvagallery
2022 Momen artproject/ “The noncontemporaneity of the contemporary” /New York William street NY 10038
2021 Urban Break Art Asia Art Fair
2021 “More than More” group exhibition Seoho Gallery
2020 Busan bama international art show art fair
2019 Seoul COEX Sculpture Art Show Art Fair
2018 Singapore Portable Art Fair
2018 Hong Kong Asian Contemporary Art Fair
COLLECTION
Harry Potter Series Korean Publisher /Moonhak Soochup
Park Young Art Foundation / Park Young Publishing House
Asia's First Gordon Ramsay Restaurant / Gordon Ramsay Burger Restaurant
Sofitel Ambassador Hotel Seoul / Latitude 32
Korean Ambassador/ Ambassador Park Eun-ha's sister-in-law
COLLABORATION
Samsung Electronics Mobile
LG Display
Newer korea
WORKS
