Kwon Young-Woo, Byron Kim, and Lee Ufan participate in Lineages: Korean Art at The Met, a special exhibition that celebrates the 25th anniversary of the ‘Arts of Korea’ gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA. Showcasing works ranging from the 12th century to the present day, including pieces from the museum’s collection as well as important international loans, the exhibition displays the history of Korean art in broad strokes through four overarching themes—lines, things, places, and people.

Works on view include various reinterpretations of traditional materials and calligraphic techniques, such as Kwon Young-Woo’s Untitled (1984), created by cutting hanji paper with a sharp tool and letting blue-gray ink and gouache seep through the incisions, and Lee Ufan’s From Line (1979), which captures the traces of repeated lines drawn from top to bottom. Also on view are two paintings from Byron Kim’s Goryeo Green Glaze series, which depict the subtle color variations of Goryeo celadon on large canvases, exploring the aesthetic traditions of ancient art.

By highlighting the formation of lineages and histories shaped by Korean artists, the exhibition delves into topics and methodological applications that have inspired generations of Korean artists. The exhibition continues through October 20, 2024, with some displayed objects rotating during its duration.