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"Art Toward the Society: Realism of Korean Art 1945-2005" Exhibition
Fuchu Art Museum
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In 1970s Japan, monochrome painting was introduced as a mainstream form of Korean contemporary art, but in recent years, various forms of work by Korean contemporary artists have made an international appearance. However, there hasn't been any comprehensive exhibitions focusing on works created after the 80s -- the time of rapid economic growth and democratic movements.
"People's Art" is strongly connected to the Korean democratic movement of the 80s. In response to Modernist tradition, "People's Art" is grounded in Realism, portraying the reality of changing Korean society. This critical attitude toward society and history is also found in contemporary Korean art today.
This exhibition introduces the full picture of "People's Art" for the first time. Reflecting the postwar era until today, 110 works from the Korean National Modern Art Museum's collection of paintings, prints, sculptures, photographs, and video works following realism are on display.
Lectures: starting 14:00, free, no reservation required.
-July 6th (Sun) "The History of Korean People's Art and Today"
Ichiro Hario (art critic, director of Kanaz Forest of Creation and Maruki Gallery of Hiroshima Panels)
-July 20th (Sun) "1980s People's Art and Korean Realism"
Ko Sonjun (curator of the Niigata Bandaijima Art Museum)
-August 3rd (Sun) "Political Realism in Korean and Japanese Art"
Toshifumi Takei (curator of Fuchu Art Museum)
"People's Art" is strongly connected to the Korean democratic movement of the 80s. In response to Modernist tradition, "People's Art" is grounded in Realism, portraying the reality of changing Korean society. This critical attitude toward society and history is also found in contemporary Korean art today.
This exhibition introduces the full picture of "People's Art" for the first time. Reflecting the postwar era until today, 110 works from the Korean National Modern Art Museum's collection of paintings, prints, sculptures, photographs, and video works following realism are on display.
Lectures: starting 14:00, free, no reservation required.
-July 6th (Sun) "The History of Korean People's Art and Today"
Ichiro Hario (art critic, director of Kanaz Forest of Creation and Maruki Gallery of Hiroshima Panels)
-July 20th (Sun) "1980s People's Art and Korean Realism"
Ko Sonjun (curator of the Niigata Bandaijima Art Museum)
-August 3rd (Sun) "Political Realism in Korean and Japanese Art"
Toshifumi Takei (curator of Fuchu Art Museum)
Schedule | Jul 5 (Sat) 2008-Aug 24 (Sun) 2008 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥600, University & High School Students ¥300, Junior High & Elementary School Students ¥150 | ||||
| Venue | Fuchu Art Museum | ||||
| Location | 1-3 Sengen-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-0001 | ||||
| Access | 17 minute walk from the North exit of Higashi-fuchu Station on the Keio line; From the South exit of Musashi-Koganei Station on the JR Chuo line, take the Keio bus towards Fuchu Station and get off at Ippongi. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 | ||||
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