The exhibition, which runs at the Seoul Museum of Art until April 17, features more than 150 works along with Kim's historical records including personal belongings such as his painting tools, offering a comprehensive overview of his five-decade career in chronological order with six-different themes.
Known for his unique etchings and calligraphy-influenced paintings, the artist is regarded as a pioneer of copperplate printing in South Korea, credited with expanding the boundaries of modern art.
Beginning with experiments in abstract work in the 1960s, he developed a distinctive visual language across multiple media including woodcuts and oil paintings.
Unlike many exhibitions that focus on "star" artists, this exhibition takes a meaningful approach by featuring an artist who was once celebrated but has since faded from public attention.
The exhibition comes after Kim has recently regained public interest after K-pop juggernaut BTS' member RM revealed in 2022 that he had purchased one of Kim's works, bringing renewed attention to the artist.
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