Chapter 1
Han Youngsoo and the camera of hope
Chapter 2
The bold strokes of Chusa-che
Chapter 3
Do Ho Suh and the portable home
Chapter 4
Joung Young-ju and the glowing moon villages
Chapter 5
Woo Kukwon and the playful impasto
YOUR GOAL
Master of Stitching space and brushing ink in Korean art
Ch 1 · Han Youngsoo and the camera of hope
매운김치 From 1953 to 1963, Han Youngsoo photographed ordinary moments, joining the Shinsunwhue group in 1958 to practice Saenghwaljuui Realism.
매운김치 The coexistence of traditional hanbok and Western dresses defined mid-century Korean street style.
Fun Fact
Tate exhibition: Han Youngsoo's post-war photographs are scheduled to be exhibited at the world-famous Tate Modern in London.
Glossary
photography (noun)
The art or process of producing images on a sensitized surface by the action of light. Han Youngsoo used this medium to capture the resilience of postwar Seoul's citizens between 1956 and 1963.
The art or process of producing images on a sensitized surface by the action of light. Han Youngsoo used this medium to capture the resilience of postwar Seoul's citizens between 1956 and 1963.
Quiz
In which year did photographer Han Youngsoo join the Shinsunwhue, Korea's first realism photography research group?
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What style of photography did Han Youngsoo practice to capture the everyday lives of post-war South Koreans?
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Where did Han Youngsoo establish his own commercial and fashion photography studio in 1966?
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What notable clothing transition did Han Youngsoo's street photography document in mid-20th century Seoul?
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Which famous Western street photographer is Han Youngsoo often compared to due to his candid style?
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In 2017, Han Youngsoo became the first Korean photographer to have a solo exhibition at which institution?