MINHWA & minhwa: Korean Folk Paintings in Dialogue With the Contemporary
[Working process video of the artist, Seongmin Ahn]
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The Korean Cultural Center New York is pleased to present MINHWA & minhwa: Korean Folk Paintings in Dialogue With the Contemporary, a special exhibition on the Korean traditional folk painting called minhwa, which traces its history back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Through overall understanding of contents and characteristics of minhwa, the exhibition sheds light on how the tradition has evolved throughout history and impacts Korean painting today.
MINHWA & minhwa: Korean Folk Paintings in Dialogue With the Contemporary aims to narrate how the Korean folk painting from the 19th century is being reinterpreted in contemporary art by introducing works by artist Seongmin Ahn who recreates minhwa in her own way. By bringing together traditional Korean minhwa works including Chaekgado screens and Morando paintings created around a century ago alongside contemporary minhwa paintings, this special exhibition will provide the viewer with a deeper understanding of Korean culture and heritage.
* This exhibition is presented as a part of Asia Week New York 2020