Hakgojae Gallery is a contemporary art gallery based in Seoul, founded in 1988. Since its establishment, the gallery has played a significant role in the development of Korea’s contemporary art market and in shaping how Korean art is presented within an international context. Its program is informed by the Confucian principle reflected in its name, which emphasizes learning from the past as a means of understanding and advancing the present.

Rather than treating tradition as a fixed historical reference, Hakgojae Gallery approaches it as an evolving process shaped by Korea’s colonial history and national division. Through this perspective, the gallery brings together historical awareness and contemporary artistic practice, fostering dialogue between generations of artists. This curatorial approach has positioned Hakgojae as a key platform for presenting Korean art on the global stage while maintaining a strong connection to its cultural origins.