Yu Hong-june Publishes a Photo Book of Late Lee Ae-ju
Creatrip Team
10 months ago
Yu Hong-june, chairman of the Lee Ae-joo Cultural Foundation, published 'Cheonmyeong', a photo book detailing the life and dance of the late Lee Ae-ju, a renowned Korean dancer. He emphasized the importance of archival work in preserving cultural history. The publication commemorates various stages of Lee's performances, and includes pictures, prints, and poems. The book release was attended by people who cherished memories of Lee and her significant contributions to democracy through dance during South Korea's political turmoil in 1987. Esteemed guests like former lawmaker Lee Boo-young paid tribute, noting Lee's role in democratization through her traditional dance. Renowned photographer Choi Kyu-sung reminisced about capturing her memorable dance performance amidst political protests, which faced governmental censorship at the time.
