Kim Tschang Yeul
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about the ARTIST

Kim Tschang Yeul, born on February 24, 1929, in Maengsan, Korea (now part of North Korea), is a distinguished Korean painter associated with the Dansaekhwa movement (Korean Monochrome Painting). After studying at Seoul National University, he moved to Paris in 1969, where he became deeply influenced by Western modern art, particularly the works of artists like Mark Rothko and Yves Klein.

Kim Tschang Yeul's art is characterized by his exploration of water drops as a central motif. His paintings often feature meticulously painted water drops, which evoke a sense of serenity, contemplation, and the passage of time. Through his minimalist approach, he seeks to capture the essence of existence and the transient nature of life.

Throughout his career, Kim has exhibited extensively in Korea, Europe, and the United States, gaining recognition for his unique contribution to contemporary art. His works are held in major museum collections worldwide, including the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Korea and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.

Kim Tschang Yeul's dedication to his craft and his ability to evoke profound emotions through minimalist compositions have solidified his reputation as one of Korea's most influential artists and a prominent figure in the global art scene.

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

  • 2022: "Kim Tschang Yeul: Water Drops," Kukje Gallery, Seoul, Korea
  • 2019: "Kim Tschang Yeul," Almine Rech Gallery, Paris, France
  • 2016: "Water: Kim Tschang Yeul," Galerie Perrotin, New York, USA
  • 2013: "The Silence of Water," National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, Korea
  • 2008: "Kim Tschang Yeul," Galerie Bhak, Seoul, Korea
  • 1995: "Recent Works," Fukuoka Art Museum, Fukuoka, Japan
  • SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

  • 2021: "Dansaekhwa," Palazzo Contarini Polignac, Venice, Italy
  • 2017: "Korean Abstract Art: The Art of Water," National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, Korea
  • 2014: "Dansaekhwa: Korean Monochrome Painting," Blum & Poe Gallery, Los Angeles, USA
  • 2010: "Asia: Traditions and Creativity," Centre Pompidou, Paris, France
  • 2005: "Korean Art from the 1970s to the Present," Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan
  • AWARDS AND HONORS

  • 2009: Order of Cultural Merit, South Korea
  • PUBLICATIONS

  • 2018: "Kim Tschang Yeul: Water Drops"
  • 2006: "Silent Reflections: The Art of Kim Tschang Yeul"
  • SELECTED PUBLIC COLLECTIONS

  • National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, Korea
  • Centre Pompidou, Paris, France
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan
  • The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, USA
  • Exhibitions

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