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DPR Korea Fine Art Exhibition, at the DPRK embassy

The details of the exhibition of works by artists from Pyongyang’s Mansudae Studios have now been released. The exhibition will be at the DPRK Embassy.

DPR Korea Fine Art Exhibition

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Hosted by Mansudae Art Studio, DPR Korea & Heather Arts and Exhibits Ltd.
sponsored by The Embassy of DPR Korea in London
3rd November – 7th November 2014
Address: DPRK Embassy, 73 Gunnersbury Avenue, Ealing, London W5 4LP
R.S.V.P and further questions: Tel: 020 8992 4965 | Email:[email protected]
Opening ceremony: 3rd November 2014, 6.30 pm-8.00pm
Opening hours: 4th – 7th November: 11.00 am – 5.00 pm

For the cultural cooperation between DPR of Korea and UK, Mansudae Art Studio sent 4 oil painters to London to create fine art and host this exhibition.

If you come to the exhibition, you may have a rare opportunity to meet these Korean oil painters from Pyongyang, enjoy paintings from Korea and even some paintings about London which were produced by them during their stay in London.

Mansudae Art Studio

Mansudae Art Studio, founded in 1959, is a comprehensive studio of arts in DPRK that has several creation units specialized in sculpture, Korean paintings, oil and other paintings, mural paintings. More than 700 artists and 4,000 employees are working here; it is well known as fine art representing unit both in DPRK and abroad.

Until now Mansudae organised and participated at numerous International exhibitions and shows. In 2007, there was Mansudae fine art exhibition in London.

Jon Pyong Jin

Jon Pyong Jin-220(Oil painter, Merited Artist)
Born in 1971, Pyongyang, DPR Korea

In 1991, graduated from Pyongyang University of Fine Arts; since then creating fine arts at Mansudae. Also works as Senior Officer in the department of Creation of Mansudae.

Participated several national and international exhibitions in China and highly praised.

Kim Hun

Kim Hun-220 (Oil painter, Merited Artist)

In 1989, Graduated from Pyongyang University of Fine Arts to do creation at Mansudae.

With detailed depiction method, he participated several international exhibitions to get highly praised and get awards.

Ho Jae Song

Ho Hae Song-120(Oil Painter)
Born in 1972 Pyongyang, DPR Korea

In 1993, graduated from Pyongyang University of Fine Arts, does creation at Mansudae since then.

Also participated several international exhibitions and highly praised.

Hong Song Il

Hong Song Il-220(Oil Painter, Merited Artist)
Born in 1967 Pyongyang, DPR Korea

In 1991, graduated from Pyongyang University of Fine Arts and creating fine arts since then at Mansudae.

Participated several national and international exhibitions.

Following are some of the paintings in this exhibition.

(Click for a slideshow)

(automatically generated) Read LKL’s review of this event here.

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