Kate (Kiyoung) Nam is an artist dedicated to introducing Korean heritage painting to contemporary audiences. Her work is deeply rooted in the traditional art form of Minhwa, using natural pigments and classic techniques. While preserving the aesthetic of traditional Korean painting, her subjects often reflect modern lifestyles—creating a meaningful dialogue between cultural legacy and today’s world.

Kate is currently the Chief Operating Officer of kbean.com, an open and transparent digital art marketplace. She also serves as the Director of the Gahoe Minhwa Association, leading international collaboration to promote Korean folk art globally. One of her key initiatives is the “Minhwa Challenge in the US”, a cultural outreach project designed to introduce Minhwa to Western audiences—especially in the U.S.—in hopes that the art form will be loved, appreciated, and adapted in diverse cultural contexts.

She is also an experienced curator, with notable exhibitions including the Asian Heritage Exhibition at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, as well as shows at the Korean General Consulate Exhibition Hall and Korean Center Inc. in San Francisco.

Previously, she served as CEO of the Korea division of Royal Copenhagen, blending her passion for art with business leadership. Kate holds a Minhwa teaching certification from the Gahoe Museum and continues to create, educate, and build cross-cultural appreciation for Korean traditional art.