Published in conjunction with Ahn Chang-hong's solo exhibition 'Portraits of the Times' at Busan Museum of Art, Busan, Korea from 28 February to 5 May 2009. Features representative works from 2001 to 2008. The artist has worked with found photographs, including old family portraits and identification photos, collaging and retouching the images by hand. For example, each portrait in the series Forty Nine People's Meditation (2004) have been altered in such a way that the subjects' eyes appear closed. Death is a recurring theme throughout his work which often features vanitas symbols such as skulls and butterflies. His most recent paintings titled Bed Couch (2008) depict ordinary nude models seated or reclining on a couch.
With preface by art critic Choi Tae-man. List of works and artist profile included.
With preface by art critic Choi Tae-man. List of works and artist profile included.
Alternative title
Ahn Chang-hong, Time's of the Portrait
Access level
Onsite
publisher
editor
Location code
MON.ACH2
Language
English,
Korean
Keyword
Publication/Creation date
2009
No of pages
90
ISBN / ISSN
9788992225304
No of copies
1
Content type
artist monograph,
catalogue
Chapter headings
Homage to Anonymous Individuals, A Gloomy yet Warm Desperation - CHOI Taeman, 최태만
Ahn Chang-hong, Portraits of the Times, 안창홍: 시대의 초상
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