The Magazine for World Arts & Cultures
Between Art and Politics: The Journey of Han-ki ParkHan-ki Park was born in 1913 in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, during the Japanese occupation of Korea. He was an elite artist who studied political science and diplomacy in university and was highly regarded by his peers. Although he majored in political science and diplomacy, Park began painting…
A Master Who Bridged Tradition and Modernity in Korean Traditional Painting Roots in Tradition: A Custodian of Korean ArtJang Woo-sung’s artistic journey was deeply rooted in traditional Korean painting techniques. His early works followed the classical styles of the Joseon Dynasty, focusing on landscapes that captured the essence of Korea’s natural beauty. These pieces embody…
A Masterpiece of Nature: “Cheongnyangdae Undo”Yasong Lee Won-Jwa’s masterpiece, “Cheongnyangdae Undo,” is a large-scale landscape painting of Cheongnyangsan Mountain in Cheongsong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. This monumental work, which took him 20 years to complete, is considered one of the largest and most magnificent landscape paintings in Korea. Despite his declining health, Yasong persisted, meticulously capturing the grandeur…
Vergil America Invitational Exhibition 2018
Youngsook Zhang
Singing the Life of Nature
August, 15th~20th, 2018
Opening Aug. 18th, 2018 2pm~6pm
Chosun Ilbo Museum
33, Sejong-daero 21-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Jeong Taekwon “Do You Know Seogwipo?” Album Cover“The album cover of Jeong Tae-kwon’s iconic piece, ‘Do You Know Seogwipo’” Cho Mi-mi was a prominent figure in the golden era of Korean popular music, with her iconic song ‘Do You Know Seogwipo?’ released in 1973 through Oasis Records. This song, written by lyricist Jeong Tae-kwon, beautifully…