“Minhwa (Korean folk paintings) in a New Medium: From BTS to K-Pop Demon Hunters”

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“Minhwa (Korean folk paintings) in a New Medium: From BTS to K-Pop Demon Hunters”

‘민화 民畫, 경계를 넘다: BTS에서 케데헌까지’ 특별 강연

The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) will host “Minhwa in a New Medium: From BTS to K-Pop Demon Hunters.” This captivating session will delve into the symbolic world of Minhwa (Korean folk paintings) from the Joseon Dynasty, exploring its profound meanings and its vibrant resurgence in modern global culture. From BTS music videos to K-Pop Demon Hunters and K-culture, discover how these traditional motifs continue to shape the aesthetic of today’s Hallyu wave.

 

This lecture explores the historical significance of Korean folk painting (Minhwa) and how it is being reinterpreted in contemporary popular culture, including K-pop and global design. Once part of everyday life during the Joseon dynasty, Minhwa expressed wishes for prosperity, longevity, and good fortune. The program will highlight how traditional Korean art continues to evolve and inspire modern creative works.

The lecture will be presented by Hyonjeong Kim Han, Head of Asian Art at the Denver Art Museum, who has curated major exhibitions in Korean art and received the Sejong Cultural Award in 2023. This program is free with advance registration required.

 

시카고한인문화원(www.kccoc.org)은 오는 5월 16일(토), 조선시대 서민의 삶과 염원을 담았던 민화(民畫)가 오늘날 전 세계적인 K-컬처 속에서 어떻게 새로운 생명력을 얻고 있는지 조명하는 특별 강연을 개최한다. 민화는 과거 사람들의 삶 속에서 번영, 장수, 행운을 기원하는 의미를 담고 있었으며, 오늘날에도 다양한 예술 분야에 영감을 주고 있습니다.

 

이는 올해 두번째로 기획된 문화원 특별 강연 시리즈로, “민화 民畫, 경계를 넘다: BTS에서 케데헌까지”를 주제로 2023년 세종문화상을 수상한 바 있는 김현정(Hyonjeong Kim Han) 덴버 미술관(Denver Art Museum)의 아시아 미술부 부장 겸 Joseph deHeer (조셉 드히어) 아시아 미술 큐레이터를 초청하여 진행한다.

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Event Details

  • Lecture Title: Minhwa (Korean folk painting) in a New Medium: From BTS to K-Pop Demon Hunters
  • Speaker: Hyonjeong Kim Han (Head of Asian Art & Joseph deHeer Curator of Asian Art, Denver Art Museum)
  • Date & Time: Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1 PM
  • Location: Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, BISCO Hall | 9600 Capitol Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090
  • Language: Korean (English simultaneous interpretation provided)
  • Registration: https://forms.gle/GtfuUDXAFQZYV6sH6
  • Admission: Complimentary (supported by a fund established in memory of the late Dr. Soo-sang Kang)
  • Inquiry: T. 847-947-4460 | event@kccoc.org