AKAA (Archive of Korean Artists in America) is a living archive that exists to preserve and share the stories around Korean diasporic artists’ abundant work and contribution in the United States. AKAA spans diverse artistic practices that cross generations and various socio-political histories.

Introduction to the AKAA

The Archive of Korean Artists in America (AKAA) documents and preserves the creative practices, histories, and contributions of artists of Korean heritage working in the United States. As a community-centered living archive, AKAA is built on and continues to grow through artist participation, interviews, archival materials, and ongoing research—reflecting the manifold, ever shifting meaning of diasporic Korean identity within the context of contemporary art.

Browse Our Collection

The Collection in AKAA includes artworks, books, exhibition catalogs, journals, and other ephemera held by the AHL Foundation and are preserved in the AKAA Archive Room. These materials are linked to individual artist records in the AKAA archive, allowing visitors to explore physical holdings in direct relation to artist entities. Together, the Collection documents the artistic practices, professional histories, and broader social and cultural contexts of these artists, supporting long-term research, education, programming, and public engagement.

AKAA Interview Series

The AKAA Interview Series aims to preserve oral histories of Korean artists active in the United States. Conducted by AKAA Research fellows, curators, scholars, art historians, and art writers, these conversations are an invaluable resource that give insight into creative journeys, personal histories, and reflections through the artists’ own voice. Full transcripts are available online.