**early life and artistic journey** kim, in-kyum, a prominent figure in the korean art scene, was born in 1945 in south korea. his artistic journey is marked by a unique blend of modernism and contemporary styles, which have garnered significant attention globally. **notable achievements** * featured at the gana art center * represented korea at the 1995 venice biennale * first korean artist invited to the centre pompidou, paris atelier resident, with a solo exhibition at the atelier **artistic style and notable works** kim in-kyum is renowned for his sculpture emptiness, created in 2005. thi…