Art in Letters: The Joys and Sorrows of Korean Artists
Creatrip Team
a year ago
The Kim Daljin Art Archive Museum in Seoul is hosting an exhibition from June 26 to August 8, showcasing handwritten letters, postcards, and envelopes from Korean modern and contemporary artists. Titled 'Iman, Chong-Chong: Artists' Letters,' the exhibition features 136 selected items along with related artworks and archive materials. The term 'Chong-Chong' refers to both a farewell expression in letters and the image of twinkling stars in Korean language, symbolizing dynamic meanings beyond simple documentation. The exhibition is divided into three sections: 'Messages of the Time,' exploring historical context between 1927 and 2014; 'Sending Connections,' highlighting the diverse relationships among artists with emotions of respect, encouragement, and gratitude; and 'Footprints in Letters,' offering a multi-dimensional view of artists' journeys with new and rare finds like Nam June Paik's original handwritten manuscript from 1968. This collection provides an insightful experience into daily life and artistic perspectives of notable figures like Kim Whanki and Lee Ufan.
