On March 29th, G-Dragon’s agency confirmed the withdrawal of the artist’s piece, ‘Youth is Flower,’ from the Contemporary Art Sale at Seoul Auction Gangnam Center in Sinsa-dong, Seoul. This development has stirred intrigue and speculation among art enthusiasts and fans alike.
The artwork, crafted in 2017, showcases symbols emblematic of G-Dragon, including a daisy flower, meticulously painted on an iron panel. Originating from the “Untitled 2017” collection at Jeju Shinhwa World, where G-Dragon served as a brand ambassador, the piece was poised to attract significant attention at the auction, with a starting bid set at 30 million won.
Galaxy Corporation, the agency representing G-Dragon, issued a statement addressing the matter, asserting that G-Dragon himself did not submit the artwork for auction. The agency emphasized that neither G-Dragon nor his representatives were aware of the circumstances surrounding the submission of the artwork. This denial of involvement has left many pondering the motivations behind the artwork’s sudden withdrawal.
Renowned for his passion for art, G-Dragon has been recognized as a notable art collector, earning a place in ArtNews’ prestigious list of ’50 Notable Collectors’ in 2019. Also, his creative talents extend beyond music and into the realm of design, as evidenced by his recent endeavour designing the cover for the February issue of ‘Fortune Korea,’ featuring Galaxy Corporation’s CEO, Choi Yong-ho.
As the mystery surrounding the withdrawal of ‘Youth is Flower’ deepens, the incident adds yet another layer to G-Dragon’s multifaceted artistic persona, leaving fans and art enthusiasts eagerly anticipating further developments in the unfolding narrative.
