Whanki Kim, pioneer of Korean abstract painting
by KnowingKorea
Whanki Kim (1913-1974) was a Korean painter best known for his softly colored abstractions, merging traditional Korean subject matter with a Western style. Studying Fine Art in Japan during the mid-1930s, upon his return to Korea he quickly established himself as a pioneer of abstract painting, and later travels to Paris and New York led him to develop a sense of pride in Korean art and its unique qualities.
Describing his work, Kim explained, “There's beauty in my art, and this beauty comes from having lived in the Korean countryside”. In 1992, the Whanki Museum was established in Jongno-gu in Seoul, and holds the majority of his work.
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