Modern
kim byung ki
Born 1948
Kim Byung Ki (1948 - )
Kim Byung Ki, born November 2nd, 1948 in Pyongyang, Korea, stands as a cornerstone of Korean modern and contemporary art—a veteran artist whose unwavering dedication to artistic exploration has cemented his place within the annals of visual culture. From his formative years immersed in Japanese avant-garde movements like Surrealism and Abstract Art, he embarked on a lifelong pursuit of innovative forms and conce…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through kim byung ki's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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