Founded by businessman and collector Ci Kim in 1989, Arario Gallery is a worldwide leader in the exhibition of Asian art by both established and emerging talents. Arario New York is the fourth expansion of the Gallery, which also operates spaces in Cheonan and Seoul, Korea and Beijing, China. First established with the goal to educate the Korean public about its rapidly developing contemporary art scene, the gallerys mission has evolved with its expansion: Arario now seeks to cultivate an international dialogue between the East and West about cutting-edge contemporary art. Presenting work by world-renowned and emerging Asian contemporary artists, with a focus on China, India, and Korea, Arario Gallery has proven itself a leader in the field, mounting major surveys like Hungry God “ Indian Contemporary Art and ABSOLUTE IMAGES “ Chinese Contemporary Art and Zeitgeist, both benchmarks in exhibitions devoted to the work of Asian artists. Located on the second floor of 521 West 25th Street, with a dedicated streetfront entrance, Arario Gallery New York is designed by acclaimed contemporary architect David Adjaye. The 20,000 square foot space is among the largest contemporary galleries in the Chelsea district of New York City.
