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Yezoi Hwang

YEZOI HWANG

Something Like a Soup: I set out to find Aglaja Veteranyi CAPTION 11–31 December 2025 Seoul
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Hwang Yezoi’s solo exhibition Something Like a Soup: I set out to find Aglaja Veteranyi begins with the Romanian-born writer Aglaja Veteranyi’s novel Why Is the Child Cooking in the Polenta? Starting from the lingering resonance of foods like polenta, liquid diets, and soup, the exhibition follows the emotions and records the artist has gathered, tracing the remnants of a woman writer’s life and work.

In preparation for the exhibition, Hwang traveled to Zurich, visiting Veteranyi’s former graveyard and accessing her photographs and unpublished manuscripts at the Swiss Literary Archives. Images captured along this journey—and the thoughts gathered before and after these encounters—form the basis of the work. The exhibition assembles fragments of daily life and travel, distilled scenes, and traces of food and writing.

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Exhibition view: Yezoi Hwang, Something Like a Soup: I set out to find Aglaja Veteranyi, CAPTION, Seoul (11–31 December 2025). Courtesy CAPTION.
Exhibition view: Yezoi Hwang, Something Like a Soup: I set out to find Aglaja Veteranyi, CAPTION, Seoul (11–31 December 2025). Courtesy CAPTION.
Exhibition view: Yezoi Hwang, Something Like a Soup: I set out to find Aglaja Veteranyi, CAPTION, Seoul (11–31 December 2025). Courtesy CAPTION.
Exhibition view: Yezoi Hwang, Something Like a Soup: I set out to find Aglaja Veteranyi, CAPTION, Seoul (11–31 December 2025). Courtesy CAPTION.
Exhibition view: Yezoi Hwang, Something Like a Soup: I set out to find Aglaja Veteranyi, CAPTION, Seoul (11–31 December 2025). Courtesy CAPTION.
Exhibition view: Yezoi Hwang, Something Like a Soup: I set out to find Aglaja Veteranyi, CAPTION, Seoul (11–31 December 2025). Courtesy CAPTION.
Exhibition view: Yezoi Hwang, Something Like a Soup: I set out to find Aglaja Veteranyi, CAPTION, Seoul (11–31 December 2025). Courtesy CAPTION.
Exhibition view: Yezoi Hwang, Something Like a Soup: I set out to find Aglaja Veteranyi, CAPTION, Seoul (11–31 December 2025). Courtesy CAPTION.
Exhibition view: Yezoi Hwang, Something Like a Soup: I set out to find Aglaja Veteranyi, CAPTION, Seoul (11–31 December 2025). Courtesy CAPTION.
Exhibition view: Yezoi Hwang, Something Like a Soup: I set out to find Aglaja Veteranyi, CAPTION, Seoul (11–31 December 2025). Courtesy CAPTION.
Exhibition view: Yezoi Hwang, Something Like a Soup: I set out to find Aglaja Veteranyi, CAPTION, Seoul (11–31 December 2025). Courtesy CAPTION.
Exhibition view: Yezoi Hwang, Something Like a Soup: I set out to find Aglaja Veteranyi, CAPTION, Seoul (11–31 December 2025). Courtesy CAPTION.
Exhibition view: Yezoi Hwang, Something Like a Soup: I set out to find Aglaja Veteranyi, CAPTION, Seoul (11–31 December 2025). Courtesy CAPTION.
About the Artist

Yezoi Hwang (b. 1993, South Korea) grew up with parents who loved collecting and documenting, which naturally led her to photography. She works across photography, essays, and interviews, gathering personal narratives and exploring how they intersect with care, politics, and social conditions. She has published the photobooks Mixer Bowl and Season, and held solo exhibitions including Mago (d/p) and Fragile Constellation (AnnPaak Space). Her essay collections include Imagining the Caring World (Badabooks) and A Thrilling Hug (Achimdal).

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About the Gallery

CAPTION is a contemporary art gallery based in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Founded in 2023, the space presents distinct visual vernaculars and practices from Korea and abroad. Working in close alignment with its artists, it aims to foreground visionary perspectives to cultivate long-term creative trajectories through curated exhibitions, publications, and collaborative projects.Positioned as a facilitator between creators and audiences, CAPTION gathers diverse viewpoints and recontextualizes them to explore new discourses in art. The gallery serves as a vital nexus connecting artists with collectors, nurturing visions as they evolve into sustainable careers. As an experimental space unconstrained by medium or discipline, CAPTION strives to offer multi-layered artistic experiences within the dynamic landscape of contemporary art.

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Yongsan-gu
Seoul
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Seoul 2F, 5, 81-gil Wonhyo-ro, Yongsan-gu
CAPTION contemporary art gallery in Seoul South Korea
CAPTION
2F, 5, 81-gil Wonhyo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
+82 0507 1409 7995
http://www.captionseoul.com

Opening hours
Wednesday–Sunday
1pm – 7pm

Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays
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