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Body Double: Sung Hwan Kim's A Record of Drifting Across the Sea.

Authors :
Armin, Janine
Source :
Afterall: A Journal of Art, Context, & Enquiry; Spring/Summer2024, Vol. 57 Issue 1, p150-169, 20p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Sung Hwan Kim's exhibition at the Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven focuses on the intertwined narratives of Korean migration and Hawaiian sovereignty. The exhibition showcases Kim's project, A Record of Drifting Across the Sea, which explores the concept of Aloha 'āina and its connection to Korean migration. Additionally, the exhibition includes other works and installations that touch on urban legends, personal experiences, and historical events. Kim's artwork challenges conventional narratives and delves into the complexities of identity and place. The text also describes another exhibition by Kim titled "Protected by Roof and Right-Hand Muscles," which features a range of artworks spanning two decades. These artworks, including photographs, film installations, drawings, and installations, explore themes such as identity, displacement, language, and history. Kim's work is described as a philological project that displaces and individualizes towards a complex collective self. The exhibition offers a wealth of artistic possibilities and encourages viewers to engage with the artist's conceptual and political work. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14654253
Volume :
57
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Afterall: A Journal of Art, Context, & Enquiry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178737598
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/731961