Miki Wick-Kim is an expert in contemporary art with a career spanning over twenty-five years as a gallery owner and director, curator, author, and collection advisor.
Miki received her BFA with honors from Pratt Institute, New York, and went on to work for Coutts Contemporary Art Foundation, Galerie Lelong & Co., Galerie Edwynn Houk, and Pearl Lam Galleries Hong Kong. During her time at these prominent organisations, Miki has had the privilege of collaborating with or handling assignments related to esteemed artists such as Dan Graham, Marlene Dumas, Ed Ruscha, the Estate of Ana Mendieta, Robert Motherwell, and Zhu Jinshi, among many others. In 2006, Miki founded Miki Wick-Kim Contemporary Art, initially as a contemporary art gallery in Zurich focusing on supporting young Korean artists and introducing their work to an international audience. Since 2011, the gallery has transitioned into a projects and art advisory service. In 2012, Miki published "Korean Contemporary Art" (Prestel), the first compendium written in English focusing solely on contemporary artists from Korea.
Miki's dedication to the transformative power of art as a shared experience is unwavering. Whether serving clients for curatorial and special projects, acquiring the highest quality artworks for collectors from around the world, or advising on managing collections, Miki brings an astute, critical eye, and a wealth of expertise honed over decades.
