There is no artist who sets out to create work that no one engages with or cares about. While, for some, public attention may not be the primary motivation for making art, this does not mean that such attention is unnecessary. Art must, in some way, be received by society; this is the condition of…

https://www.wesa.kr/news/call-for-artists/wesa-festival-2026-untamed-sound This post focuses on the third and final case: the WeSA Festival. WeSA is an organization that supports innovative, media-based art across a wide range of disciplines. Its scope includes audiovisual works, experimental music, sound art, and most forms of sound-based practices. Since launching its experimental music festival in 2014, WeSA has expanded its…

In a previous post, I briefly discussed what it means to be a “professional artist.” After spending more time thinking about it and looking into interviews with well-known artists, my perspective has changed quite significantly. In this post, I want to reconsider, more realistically, what kind of life an artist can live. When the reality…

Following on from before, I finalised my CV document independently by including sections on my skills and collaboration experience. I see both skills and collaboration history as ways of opening up opportunities to work with others. Even if I do not necessarily enter a sound design company, I believe these are still essential components within…

Previously, I analysed different artists’ websites. From this point onward, I will focus on developing my own website. As I have observed, and in line with my own preference, the overall direction of the website will be minimal. When considering what tabs should be included, I decided that installation works are the core of my…

https://1646.nl In the second Career Development Series, I want to talk about an art residency in the Netherlands that I am currently interested in. 1646 Experimental Art Space is an art residency and gallery located in The Hague. Each year, they run a two-month residency programme. Up to 500 applicants apply, and those selected are…

In this Career Development Series, I will reflect on my future trajectory and directions after completing my Bachelor’s degree in London. The first topic I would like to address is pursuing a Master’s degree. To be honest, at the time of writing this, I have already been admitted to a Master’s programme in the Netherlands.…

Previously, I worked on what could be considered the most essential part of a CV: the artist statement. As I still feel that it has areas that need improvement, I plan to continue refining it over time. For now, I will move on to other components. The first section to consider is education. Listing where…

In this CV series, I aim to explore the various contents that may be included in a CV I will submit for different future career paths. The first and most important element of a CV is the artist statement. Defining what kind of artist I am is crucial information for someone who knows nothing about…

https://www.hockney.com/home The third website I examined takes a slightly different direction from the previous ones: the website of David Hockney. Upon entering his homepage, one is presented with his name positioned in the top left corner, a menu in the top right, and a central display of his artwork accompanied by a simple copyright notice.…