Skip to content

Author Archives: Susan Pares

Artists, Art and Culture of D. P. R. Korea

21-Jul-07
By Susan Pares For what is said to be the first time, the arts of North Korea hit the London gallery scene. North Korean contemporary art can be viewed periodically at the Korea Gallery of the British Museum, but this exhibition offers the chance for larger exposure to media and themes that are typical of North Korean art. 'Korean painting', i.e. brush and colour wash, oils, water colours, embroidery and even ballpoint work are used to present a range of subjects from the heroic to the intimate, passing by several beautiful landscapes and a couple of striking animal studies out of Africa. Ceramic vases and posters extend the experience. The work is by leading artists of the DPRK. ...
Filed in DPRK: Artists Art & Culture | | Comments (0) »