{"id":256490,"date":"2024-04-04T14:34:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T05:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/?p=256490"},"modified":"2024-04-04T14:34:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T05:34:51","slug":"a-deep-insight-into-todays-life-in-south-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/en\/design\/a-deep-insight-into-todays-life-in-south-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"A deep Insight into today\u2019s Life in South Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seoul-based Photographer Seunggu Kim with a solo exhibition in the Bavarian City of Gauting (Munich Metropolitan Area)<\/h3>\r\n

T<\/span>he municipality of Gauting<\/a> (Munich Metropolitan Area) just announced the Gauting International Photo Summer 2024 from June to September. In June visitors are cordially invited to enjoy the extraordinary exhibition \u201cBetter Days\u201d by Seunggu Kim as \ufb01rst exhibition in the open air in the idyllic town hall garden which is open 24 hours a day. Admission to this cultural event is free.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\u00a9 Seunggu Kim. Globe Amaranth Festival, 2018 2<\/p><\/div>

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\u00a9 Seunggu Kim. Hanok Swimming Pool, 2017<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Seunggu Kim\u2019s \u201cBetter Days\u201d ia not just a series of photographs; it is a narrative journey into the heart of South Korean society. The series skillfully documents contemporary life, where the pursuit of happiness meets the reality of societal expectations. Through vivid images that juxtapose urban landscapes with moments of leisure, Kim re\ufb02ects on the concept of leisure and leisure spaces in South Korea. \u201cBetter Days\u201d delves into the nuances of how urban spaces are used for brief escapes from the bustling city life, revealing the artist\u2019s contemplations on \ufb01nding balance and harmony in a fast- paced society.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\u00a9 Seunggu Kim. Lake Park, 2019<\/p><\/div>

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\u00a9 Seunggu Kim. Moran Fifth-day Market, Seongnam, April 2022<\/p><\/div>

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\u00a9 Seunggu Kim. Mulbit Park, Seoul 2018<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

\u201cBetter Days\u201d offers a deep insight into today\u2019s life in South Korea, seen through the eyes of one of its most innovative photographers. The exhibition not only showcases the artist\u2019s outstanding skills in documentary photography but also re\ufb02ects on social developments and the collective pursuit of a better life in cities. It encourages re\ufb02ection and exchange on topics such as community spirit, identity, and the quest for happiness.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\u00a9 Seunggu Kim. Royal Azaleas Festival, 2019<\/p><\/div>

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\u00a9 Seunggu Kim. Snow Festival, 2013<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

His work has been celebrated both nationally and internationally, with works in prestigious collections including Museum Hanmi, Korea, The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia, Museum Center Ploshchad Mira, Krasnoyarsk, Russia, Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago, US, KT&G Sangsangmadang, Korea, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Art Bank, Korea, Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art, Korea, GoEun Photo Museum, Korea and Dong-gang Photo Museum, Korea. Numerous media have reported on Seunggu Kim's works, including the New York Times, CNN and the Financial Times.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\u00a9 Seunggu Kim. Ttukseom Swimming Pool, 2019<\/p><\/div>

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\u00a9 Seunggu Kim. Ice Fishing, Hwacheon, January 2014<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Seunggu Kim Profile<\/h4>\r\n

A photographer who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea. He earned a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Photography from Sangmyung University and a Master\u2019s degree in Fine Arts from the Korea National University of Arts. In his work, he strives to illuminate the lifestyle in South Korea by creating a balance between natural and unnatural elements in his photographs. Kim explores the complicated nature of our reality by depicting how various aspects of our lives - such as the center and margin of our society, traditions and modern developments, spiritual beliefs and material desires - intersect, blend, and evolve through everyday themes like urban living, suburban areas, leisure activities, and the climate.<\/p>\r\n

Seunggu Kim: Better Days Outdoor Exhibition<\/span><\/h3><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Curated<\/td>\r\nMichael Nguyen<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Date\u00a0<\/td>\r\n1.June - 29.June 2024<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Opening<\/td>\r\nSaturday, 1. June 2024, 11 a.m.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Venue<\/td>\r\nRathaus Gauting, Town Hall Garden<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
URL<\/td>\r\nhttps:\/\/www.gauting.de\/<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table><\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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