Title: Korean contemporary art /
Authors: Kim, Miki Wick.
Publisher: Prestel,
Year: 2012
Subjects: Art, Korean
Abstract: "This unique survey examines the contemporary art scene in Korea, which is one of the most dynamic and least known areas of the contemporary art world. The works of today's Korean artists are rarely found between the pages of any general art book, yet they have become a major force in the global art world. Korea is rich with internationally renowned painters, photographers, and multi-media artists. This book features Korea's most talented and prolific artists and their works, from the powerful and grand-scale installations of Do Ho Suh and the eye-popping sculptures of Choi Jeong-Hwa to the minimalist performance of Kimsooja, and the intellectually challenging videos and sculptures of Michael Joo. The artists' diverse bodies of work often deal with issues relating to tradition, politics, society, alienation, identity, and popular culture. This generously illustrated and engagingly written volume offers a concise introduction to the world of contemporary Korean art"--Publisher's website.
Contents: On the recent movements in Korean contemporary art -- Seung Woo Back -- Bae Bien-U -- Cho Duck Hyun -- U-Ram Choe -- Choi Jeong Hwa -- Chun Kwang-young --Chung Suejin -- Gimhongsok -- Ham Jin -- Kyungah Ham -- Jeon Joonho -- Michael Joo -- Atta Kim -- Kim Beom -- In Sook Kim -- Kimsooja -- Sora Kim -- Koo Jeong A. -- Hyungkoo Lee -- Minouk Lim -- Moon Beom -- Jiha Moon -- Hein-kuhn Oh -- Park Kiwon -- Park Seo-Bo -- Kibong Rhee -- Jean Shin -- Do Ho Suh -- Yeesookyung.