Chun Kyung-Ja (Bilingual edition)

Name: Chun Kyung-Ja (Bilingual edition)
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9788857253305
Price: 110.0 NZD
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A Splendid Legend

By Sumita Kim

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The art of the most prominent female artist of Korean modern and contemporary art history, on the occasion of the centenary of her birth In celebration of her 100th birthday, this definitive monograph of the enormously influential South Korean artist Chun Kyung-Ja (1924-2015) presents her artwork... Read More

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Description

The art of the most prominent female artist of Korean modern and contemporary art history, on the occasion of the centenary of her birth

In celebration of her 100th birthday, this definitive monograph of the enormously influential South Korean artist Chun Kyung-Ja (1924-2015) presents her artwork alongside selections of her much-loved essays and writings to give personal insight into the life and times of this renegade and idiosyncratic artist.

Trained in traditional Asian painting, she developed an innovative style with vivid colours, strong expression, and powerful themes. Her life and art made her a cultural icon, a beacon of individuality in a time of strong conformity.

Published in collaboration with the Chun Kyung-Ja Foundation, founded by the artist's daughter Sumita Kim, this volume includes essays by Eleanor Heartney, Kim Hong-Hee, and Barbara MacAdam.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788857253305

Publisher: Skira

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 July 2026

Country: Italy

Imprint: Skira

Illustration: 200

Contributors:

Contributions by Eleanor Heartney
Contributions by Barbara A. MacAdam
Contributions by Kim Hong-hee
Contributions by Choi Kwang-jin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 305.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 2620g

Pages: 276

Collections

Arts & Culture Asian History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Sumita Kim

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