Contemporary Korean Art - by Mina Kim (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A spectacular overview of Korean art since the 1960s.

This book showcases a collection of the most visually captivating, intriguing, and often overlooked examples of Korean art. Mina Kim highlights the artistic output of the 1960s and '70s through today, providing crucial aesthetic and political context for understanding the work. Key ideas that structure the book include performance, gender, identity, internationalism, and the evolution of multimedia. By placing artistic expression at the core of Korean culture and society, this book sheds new light on the role of Korea's contributions to global visual culture.

Review Quotes

"In this compelling and visually rich account, Mina Kim demonstrates how Korean art communicates concepts, thoughts, and feelings as it also reflects on cultural, social, and political contexts."--Sunglim Kim, Dartmouth College

"Kim showcases the artistic themes and concepts inherent in Korean art, skillfully crafting a narrative that intertwines multiple threads. Her work serves as a comprehensive guide, leading readers through the avant-garde movements that emerged after the Korean War and illuminating Korean art's present standing in the global art scene. This resource is a must-read for those interested in Korean contemporary art, art history and Korean studies."--J.P. Park, University of Oxford

About the Author

Mina Kim is assistant professor of art history at the University of Alabama. She is the author of Jung Yeondoo's Media Art.