18/06/2026
The FIFA World Cup, held every four years, is a global spectacle that draws billions of fans who rally behind their favorite players and nations. Yet at the center of this phenomenon is a single object: the ball itself.
Introducing Keun Ho Peter Park's exhibit "World Cup 2026: Flow State" opening tomorrow, June 18, 2026 at the Museum for Art in Wood.
"Flow State" also traces the cultural histories embedded within World Cup tradition. As a youth in Seoul, Park witnessed the 2002 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by South Korea and Japan, when the tournament — and its official Fevernova ball — served as a powerful symbol of diplomacy and cooperation. The 2026 World Cup similarly commemorates a moment of international partnership. Referencing the official match ball, Trionda, whose tripartite design represents the three host nations of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, Park reflects on soccer’s capacity to create connections across borders while sustaining local identities.
On view at the Museum for Art in Wood June 18 - July 26, 2026.
Curated by Jennifer-Navva Milliken
"World Cup 2026: Flow State"
(Cherry, Maple, Milk paint, PLA, and Hardware.)