Better Days: Seunggu Kim / KR | June 2024 | 1.6. – 29.6.2024
Opening: Saturday, June 1, 2024, 11 a.m.
Seunggu Kim’s work has been celebrated both nationally and internationally, with works in prestigious collections including Museum Hanmi, Korea, The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Art Bank, Korea, Museum Center Ploshchad Mira, Krasnoyarsk, Russia, Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago, US, KT&G Sangsangmadang, Korea, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Art Bank, Korea, Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art, Korea, GoEun Photo Museum, Korea and Dong-gang Photo Museum, Korea. Numerous media have reported on Seunggu Kim’s works, including the New York Times, CNN and the Financial Times.
Seunggu Kim’s “Better Days” is not just a series of photographs; it is a narrative journey into the heart of South Korean society. The series skillfully documents contemporary life, where the pursuit of happiness meets the reality of societal expectations. Through vivid images that juxtapose urban landscapes with moments of leisure, Kim reflects on the concept of leisure and recreational spaces in South Korea. “Better Days” delves into the intricacies of how urban spaces are used for brief escapes from busy city life, revealing the artist’s reflections on finding balance and harmony in a fast-paced society.
“Better Days” offers a deep insight into contemporary life in South Korea, as seen through the eyes of one of its most innovative photographers. The exhibition not only showcases the artist’s outstanding skills in documentary photography, but also reflects on social developments and the common aspiration for a better life in cities. It encourages reflection and exchange on topics such as community spirit, identity and the pursuit of happiness.
