Doha HAM

Overview
Doha HAM
HAM, Doha (b. 1978), is a South Korean furniture designer and artist renowned for his work that merges functionality with emotional expression. After earning a master's degree in Woodcraft Furniture Design from Hongik University in 2016, Ham has been actively involved in the art world, holding over 50 group exhibitions and 14 solo exhibitions. His work often personifies furniture, transforming ordinary objects into emotionally resonant pieces of art. Ham's artistic approach seeks to redefine furniture from mere functional items to interactive, empathetic objects that evoke genuine human emotions. His collaborations with major companies like Bodyfriend and Samsung, along with his continued international activities, highlight his commitment to pushing the boundaries of furniture design.
Works
Biography
Doha HAM

Education

Hongik University, South Korea, MFA in Wood Working & Furniture Design, 2016

 

Group Exhibition

2021, Gallery BHAK Solo Exhibition “I’M NOT THE FURNITURE” Seoul, South Korea

2021, Walkhill vista hotel Ham doha ART Work’ Solo Exhibition Seoul, South Korea 2020, Avant Gallery ‘Ham doha ART Work’ Exhibition Seoul, South Korea

2020, Gallery Omae Group Exhibition “유월에 칠화 (Korean Lacquer Ottchil in June)” Seoul, South Korea 2020, KARTMAR Group Exhibition “Beautiful Mind” Seoul, South Korea

2020, C LAB “휴 집 (Rest, Home)”Seoul, South Korea

2020, MiSulSaeGae “ARSENE 50 Artists” Seoul, South Korea

2018, COEX Mall DAHAM Gallery “Seoul ART SHOW Exhibition” Seoul, South Korea 2018, LG U PLUS Featured Exhibition, Seoul, South Korea

2018, PIER59 STUDIO and HOARD Gallery “Room of PLUSHMERE” Seoul, South Korea 2018, LIVE 2 Before Gallery Sklow “HAMDO*GRAFFLEX Collaboration” Seoul, South Korea 2018, Seoul “Traditional Housing Fair” Seoul, South Korea

2018, BEXCO (Busan Exhibition and Convention Center)“Art Busan Fair” Busan, South Korea 2017, COEX Mall “Art Trend Fair” Seoul, South Korea

2017, SOFA Chicago Art Furniture “ART & DESIGN” Chicago, USA 2017, Art Busan Art Fair “ART BUSAN” Busan, South Korea

2017, Osaka New Hankyu department Group Exhibition “Art Stage” Osaka, Japan 2017, KUHO Project “HEART FOR EYE Donation Exhibition” Seoul, South Korea 2017, Lotte Department Avinue “100 ALBUMS 100 ARTISTS” Seoul, South Korea 2016, Daegu Art Fair Exhibition, Daegu, South Korea

2011, The Ritz Carlton Hotel Exhibition, Seoul, South Korea

 

Solo Exhibition

2020, BODYFRIEND Company Solo Exhibition “life long with art” Seoul, South Korea

2020, YONALUCKY Gallery Solo Exhibition “Ham Doha Furniture Exhibition” Paju, South Korea 2019, ASSOULINE Gallery Solo Exhibition “Shall We Dance” Seoul, South Korea

2019, Lotte Department Store “함도하 가구전 (Ham Doha Furniture Exhibition) ” Seoul, South Korea 2018, Gallery BACKROOM Solo Exhibition, Seoul, South Korea

2018, Gallery Mium Solo Exhibition “Hamdoha FURNITURE” Seoul, South Korea 2018, COEX Mall Solo Exhibition “Art Toy Culture” Seoul, South Korea

2018, Gallery Daon “Hamdoha FURNITURE” Seoul, South Korea

2017, Samsung KUHO Solo Exhibition and Show Window Exhibition, Seoul, South Korea 2017, ONYOU Gallery Solo Exhibition “Sentiment” Anyang, South Korea

Art Fairs