Kim Jihee
South Korean artist (born 1984)
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Kim Jihee (Korean: 김지희; born April 10, 1984) is a South Korean artist known for her work in oriental painting. She has gained recognition for her Sealed Smile series, which often features images of smiling women, animals, and jewel-adorned glasses, conveying themes of existence and desire.[1][2][3] Her Sealed Smile series began in 2008.[4]
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| Born | April 10, 1984 |
| Education | Ewha Womans University College of Art & Design, Korean Painting (BA, MA) |
| Known for | Painter |
| Notable work | Sealed Smile / The Fancy Spirit / Eternal Golden |
| Website | https://www.kimjihee.net/sub/index.php |
Career
Kim's exhibitions have been held in major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Washington DC, Cologne, Miami, London, Tokyo, Osaka, Beijing, Singapore, Taipei, Shanghai, and Dubai.[5]
Some of her exhibitions include a solo exhibition in 2024 at the K11 Museum in China, a large-scale exhibition led by Adrian Cheng, and a collaboration exhibition at the D·PARK in Hong Kong.[6] Over her career, she has participated in more than 400 exhibitions both in Korea and internationally.[7]
In 2013, Kim collaborated with the Korean girl group Girls' Generation, the footwear brand Crocs, and with the Chinese cosmetics brand Limi in 2017.[5][8] She has also collaborated with Seoul in 2024.[9] In 2025, she held an opening solo exhibition in a space including the casino in the Marriott Resort at Jeju Shinhwa World,[10] and unveiled her first art collaboration work with Pernod Ricard's 'Royal Salute 55YO' as well as Moutai.[11][12][13]
She has presented her third solo exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan in February 2026.[14][15]
