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Gallery Artsoop presents its 113th special exhibition, “The Materiality of the Universe,” a two-person show featuring Kim Nam-jin (b. 1959) and Jeung Kwang-hwa (b. 1954), on view from October 26 to November 30. As seasoned artists, both bring deep reflections on material and form into their work. The exhibition title, “The Materiality of the Universe,” highlights how each artist’s unique approach to materiality embodies distinct perspectives.

Kim Nam-jin uses electric drills to carve into large wooden panels, creating textures and applying pigments that emphasize the material’s raw, tactile …