Independent Various ART SPACE (IVAS), formed in 2017, is an innovative art collective based in Seoul and Guangzhou that explores the intriguing intersection of audio-visual media with tangible and virtual spaces. Distinguishing itself by curating exhibitions and creative productions in both real-world and virtual environments, IVAS provides an unparalleled platform for independent artists to broaden the influence of their creations across physical and non-physical dimensions.
Central to IVAS's unique approach is a performance system known as 'A Year Project.' This innovative method uses a year as a unit of time to weave three different exhibition sections - original, duplicate, and virtual - into a comprehensive, multi-dimensional artistic experience. Through this unique blend of formats, IVAS seeks to stimulate dialogue around concepts of space, time, and the barriers between tangible and intangible.
The original exhibition serves as a fleeting one-day event in a public space, acting as the foundation for the…