Soonchoel Byun's solo exhibition at the Korea Society Gallery, his first one in New York in two decades, showcases nine photographs from his 2015 series Eternal Family which records and digitally creates a reunion between family members separated by the Korean War. Created with utmost sensitivity and respect for the personal and historical tragedy, Byun’s art is a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of the war that still remains today.

Byun recorded his artist talk in Seoul, Korea, where he lives and works. He is joined by Professor Young Min Moon of University of Massachusetts Amherst, painter and art critic.

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Artist Talk: Soonchoel Byun
with Soonchoel Byun and Young Min Moon

PREMIERES: Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 10 AM-4:30 PM
By Appointment Only

The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

Soonchoel Byun studied at the School of Visual Art in New York, and he has exhibited widely since then. Known for his vivid portraits of people from diverse backgrounds, Byun presents a candid yet sincere depiction of contemporary Korean life as it evolves with time.

Young Min Moon is Professor in the Department of Art, University of Massachusetts Amherst. Moon’s art and art criticism reflect his migration across cultures and his awareness of the hybrid nature of identities forged amid the complex historical and political relationships between Asia and North America. His most recent publication is a chapter on contemporary Korean art history in A Companion to Korean Art (Wiley, 2020). He is a recipient of 2014 Guggenheim Fellowship.