The concept of human beauty is constantly evolving, often reflected throughout history in the female portrait. In this exhibition, opening on April 28 at the Korean Cultural Center, six Korean artists ask the perennial question, “What is beauty?” Each artist offers different interpretations on the idea of womanly beauty, or miindo (미인도), in Korean culture.
From both traditional and modern perspectives, they question what is truly beautiful, suggesting new standards for the notion of femininity.
Featured artists include Koh Chan-gyu (professor, Incheon University), Kim Sun-doo (professor of fine arts, Chung-Ang University), Jung Jong-mee (professor of Art and design, Korea University), Park Soon-chul (professor, Chugye University for the Arts), Baek Jee-hye, and Son Yeon-chil (professor of Buddhist Art, Dongguk University).
The opening reception will be preceded by a presentation (6:30-7:00) by Son Yeon-chil, Professor of Buddhist Art at Dongguk University, on traditional Korean arts over the past two millennia as distinct from Chinese and Japanese counterparts, including ceramics, religious sculpture, and portraiture.
This exhibition will remain on display for through Friday, May 13. The Korean Cultural Center is open to the public from 9 am to 5:30 pm every weekday (closed 12 – 1:30pm daily and all U.S. federal holidays).
Where: Korean Cultural Center (2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington DC 20008)
When: Thursday, April 28 @ 6:30 pm (Opening Reception and Presentation)
