What we do

A London outpost for Korean contemporary art

KOUM is not a traditional public gallery. We are a London-based art advisory and cross-border platform, working at the intersection of the UK contemporary art sector and the Korean art scene.

We exist to reduce the structural and logistical barriers that slow Korean art's entry into the UK market. International art transactions are complex; we provide the operational groundwork that lets Korean artists and galleries establish a presence here.

We are your London representative.

Our core services & approach

Market intelligence & strategic positioning

We work from auction results, gallery sales and primary-market movement rather than impression. The aim is a clear picture of how the commercial art sector operates, so that decisions rest on evidence.

Identify emerging trends and shifts in demand within Korean contemporary art.
Provide market analysis and indicative pricing drawn from recent auction results and gallery sales.
Design tailored long-term collection strategies for high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients.

Artist representation & private sales

We act as the London outpost for Korean galleries and independent artists. We represent a selected roster of Korean contemporary artists and galleries in the UK, connecting work with relevant collectors, curators and institutions through collaborations, exhibitions and private sales, handled discreetly.

Access to a curated portfolio of Korean contemporary art, selected for its aesthetic rigour, material integrity and strength of practice.
Formal representation agreements setting out scope, territory and commission before any work is placed.
Execution of cross-border transactions, coordinated from provenance checks to final delivery.

Cross-border logistics & administration

Logistics is where most cross-border art projects lose time and money. Working with established London fine-art logistics partners, we manage the pipeline between Korea and the United Kingdom — climate-controlled transit, customs clearance, documentation and insurance.

Coordination of secure, climate-controlled shipping and installation through specialist fine-art partners.
Management of cross-border regulations, customs clearance, and import and export taxation.
Administrative oversight, including provenance documentation, condition reporting through specialist partners, and insurance coordination.

KOUM London Gate

A dedicated B2B service
for Korean galleries.

KOUM London Gate is for Korean galleries seeking structured market access in London. We act as your London representative on the ground — managing collector introductions, art fair co-participation and institutional positioning on a formal, contracted basis.

B2B Retainer

Exclusive London agent status
Active collector introductions
Quarterly market reporting
Art fair application strategy
Minimum six-month initial term

Deal Commission

Art fair co-participation
Private placement of specific works
Commission agreed pre-engagement
Institutional introduction facilitation
No minimum term · project-scoped

Gallery representation

London agent for your programme. Collector introductions, private sales, and ongoing market positioning.

Art fair access

Co-participation in London art fairs under KOUM. Curation, logistics, and on-site sales management included.

Market intelligence

Collector demand mapping, price benchmarking, and competitive analysis calibrated to your programme.

Institutional access

Facilitated introductions to relevant Korean cultural and arts institutions in London.