Han Mook, Crossing of Gilded Rhyme, 1991, Oil on canvas, 254x202cm. MMCA collection
Han Mook
* Source: Multilingual Glossary of Korean Art. Korea Arts Management Service
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An art group formed in Busan in the fall of 1952. Its members included Park Kosuk, Son Eungsung, Lee Bongsang, Lee Jungseop, and Han Mook. The group held its inaugural exhibition at the Renaissance Dabang in Busan from the 22nd to the 28th of December. The group issued a "Declaration," the topic of which was a "consideration for the creation of an environment for survival" in the context of the Korean War. Lee Jungseop submitted three pieces including ‘Landscape of Wanwol-dong’ and Son Eungsung submitted ‘Chuje (秋題)’. Lee Bongsang and Han Mook submitted six works each, and Park Kosuk five.
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Second Half Group [Hubangihoe]
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