MARGO KIM
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Margo Kim Artist Portfolio
Margo Kim
Margo Kim, born in 1997 in Moscow, Russia, and currently based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a Russian-Korean multidisciplinary artist. Holding a first honors degree in Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and Urbanism, Margo has a diverse upbringing in rural Finland, historical Saint-Petersburg, and multiracial Dubai within a multi-cultural family, has deeply influenced her artistic perspective.
Margo’s artistic talent has gained recognition on both national and international platforms. In 2021, her work “Verticalis” secured the esteemed second place in the “Photo of the Year” competition hosted by the Aarhus School of Architecture in Denmark. Her architectural diploma and thesis project was also published on the ‘Design Mate’ portal in the same year, showcasing her proficiency in the field of art of architecture. Afterwards Kim has decided to fully transition into the world of art as she was diving deeper into the world of psychology, philosophy and expression. Margo employs various mediums, including contemporary oil paintings, poetry, sculpture, film and digital photography, demonstrating her versatility and dedication to exploring the essence of humanity.
Kim’s artistic vision is centered around the exploration of human identity, social connections, and inner human world. She is best known for her large-scale paintings, executed in a modern symbolism and figurative style, which delve into the inner characters of her subjects. Her art resonates with themes of human identity, societal challenges, and the depth of human emotions. Through her work, she invites viewers to contemplate the intricacies of human existence. Margo showcases the connections between our inner worlds and the external environments we navigate within the social scene.
3 2023
THE ARTIST BIO
‘Verticalis’, photo , 2021
CURRICULUM VITAE
MARGO KIM
A multidisciplinary Russian-Korean Artist, born in 1997 in Moscow, Russian Federation
Resides and works in Dubai, United Arab Emirates since 2012
EDUCATION AND PRACTICE
2014-2016 : Bachelor of Architecture, American University in Dubai, U.A.E.
2018-2021: Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and Urbanism, First Class Honours, London Metropolitan University/ MARCH School of Architecture, R.F.
2019-2023: Architecture and Design Practice
2016-p.t.: Creative and Studio Photography Practice
2018-2021: Ceramics and Pottery Practice
2016-2021: Woodworking Practice
CONTACT DETAILS
Sudio: Dubai, U.A.E.
Email: Margokim.art@gmail.com
Phone:
+971 (50) 512 45 57
SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: margokim.studio into.arch into.sketch (archive)
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Margo Kim Artist Portfolio
PRACTICE
2019-2023: Architecture and Design Practice
2016-p.t.: Creative and Studio Photography Practice
2018-2021: Ceramics and Pottery Practice
2016-2021: Woodworking Practice
AWARDS, EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
2014, Competition ‘Innovation - Renovation’ (Design Group Competition), Dubai, U.A.E.
2019, Competition ‘Nike on Air’ - first place, Moscow, Russia
- Industrial design, curator: Harry Nuriev
2019, Moscow 2050 Shenzhen Biennale 2019 (Group Exhibition), Shenzhen, China
2021, Anatomy of Consruction (Group Exhibition), Moscow, Novgorod, Russia
- ‘Na Shabolovke’ gallery, Moscow, Russia
2021, Arch Moscow 2021 (Group exibition), Moscow, Russia
2021, Marshow 2021 (Group Exhibition, Diploma Project + Thesis), Moscow, Russia
2021, Publication on ‘Design Mate’ portal (Diploma Project + Thesis)
2021, Competition ‘Photo of The Year 2021’ by Aarhus - second place ‘Verticalis’, Aarhus, Denmark
- Architectural Landscapes
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CURRICULUM VITAE
