YiSang Projects

YiSang Projects is an independent art advisory based in New York, working internationally across contemporary art. Founded by Sunghee Lee, YiSang Projects is shaped by experience across nonprofit institutions, curatorial practice, galleries, and international art networks. Our work is grounded in close relationships with artists and a deep understanding of Korean contemporary art within a broader international context.

Independent guidance for artists beyond the scope of gallery representation.

Long-term career strategy
Institutional and curatorial relationships
International development and positioning

Independent guidance for collectors building thoughtful and lasting relationships with art.

Collection development and acquisition strategy
Korean contemporary art and beyond
Artist research and collection planning

Connecting artists, galleries, and institutions across cultural contexts.

Curatorial and exhibition projects
Institutional partnerships and cultural exchange
Bespoke programs and project consulting

Sunghee Lee is a New York-based curator and art advisor with experience across nonprofit institutions, curatorial practice, galleries, publishing, and research in Korea and the United States.Her work has focused on Korean contemporary art and its connections to broader international contexts. Over the course of her career, she has worked closely with artists, museums, galleries, collectors, and cultural organizations on exhibitions, acquisitions, research, institutional relationships, and international projects.Before founding YiSang Projects, Lee served as Senior Director at Gallery Hyundai in New York. Her previous roles include Director of Art Space Pool in Seoul, researcher at Asia Art Archive, and editor at Art in Culture magazine.Through YiSang Projects, she brings together her curatorial background, institutional experience, and long-standing art-world relationships to develop independent advisory and collaborative projects across cultures.

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