@article{ART003278926},
author={Lee Hyun-kyung},
title={Kharis Yakupov’s Visit to North Korea in the Fall of 1959, His Meeting with Kim Yong-jun, and His Sketches},
journal={Journal of History of Modern Art},
issn={1598-7728},
year={2025},
volume={0},
number={58},
pages={207-229},
doi={10.17057/kahoma.2025..58.009}
TY - JOUR
AU - Lee Hyun-kyung
TI - Kharis Yakupov’s Visit to North Korea in the Fall of 1959, His Meeting with Kim Yong-jun, and His Sketches
JO - Journal of History of Modern Art
PY - 2025
VL - 0
IS - 58
PB - 현대미술사학회
SP - 207
EP - 229
SN - 1598-7728
AB - Kharis Yakupov (1919-2010) is a representative Soviet realist painter. However, rather than having the rigid, oppressive propaganda-like atmosphere of Socialist Realism, his works reflect a warm, human perspective, seen in lyrical colors. One of the most significant influences on Yakupov's work was his first trip abroad, a visit to North Korea. He found plastic inspiration in the vibrant nature and passionate people he encountered in North Korea in the fall of 1959. From then on, his work became more steeped in folk elements and delved deeper into the human psyche. While this was partly influenced by the strict style (Суровый стиль) of Soviet art at the time, his solid construction of form and rich use of color stemmed from his unique talent. As a result, Yakupov's portrait of Kim Yong-jun reveals Kim's inner self, allowing us to infer his position in North Korean society at the time and his complex psychology. Furthermore, Yakupov's records provided insight into Kim's artistic attitude, as he created numerous sketches and studied models to complete his works. In a situation where access to North Korean sources is difficult, this paper examined relevant Russian-language literature to explore the artistic aspects of Kim Yong-jun, a man who occupies a significant position in the Korean art world. Furthermore, by examining the major works of Yakupov, a painter unfamiliar to Koreans, we explored the trends of Soviet realism.
KW - Kharis Yakupov;Tatar people;socialist realism;North Korea tour;travel sketches;Geun-won Kim Yong-jun;portrait of Kim Yong-jun;Chollima Movement
DO - 10.17057/kahoma.2025..58.009
ER -
Lee Hyun-kyung. (2025). Kharis Yakupov’s Visit to North Korea in the Fall of 1959, His Meeting with Kim Yong-jun, and His Sketches. Journal of History of Modern Art, 0(58), 207-229.
Lee Hyun-kyung. 2025, "Kharis Yakupov’s Visit to North Korea in the Fall of 1959, His Meeting with Kim Yong-jun, and His Sketches", Journal of History of Modern Art, vol.0, no.58 pp.207-229. Available from: doi:10.17057/kahoma.2025..58.009
Lee Hyun-kyung "Kharis Yakupov’s Visit to North Korea in the Fall of 1959, His Meeting with Kim Yong-jun, and His Sketches" Journal of History of Modern Art 0.58 pp.207-229 (2025) : 207.
Lee Hyun-kyung. Kharis Yakupov’s Visit to North Korea in the Fall of 1959, His Meeting with Kim Yong-jun, and His Sketches. 2025; 0(58), 207-229. Available from: doi:10.17057/kahoma.2025..58.009
Lee Hyun-kyung. "Kharis Yakupov’s Visit to North Korea in the Fall of 1959, His Meeting with Kim Yong-jun, and His Sketches" Journal of History of Modern Art 0, no.58 (2025) : 207-229.doi: 10.17057/kahoma.2025..58.009
Lee Hyun-kyung. Kharis Yakupov’s Visit to North Korea in the Fall of 1959, His Meeting with Kim Yong-jun, and His Sketches. Journal of History of Modern Art, 0(58), 207-229. doi: 10.17057/kahoma.2025..58.009
Lee Hyun-kyung. Kharis Yakupov’s Visit to North Korea in the Fall of 1959, His Meeting with Kim Yong-jun, and His Sketches. Journal of History of Modern Art. 2025; 0(58) 207-229. doi: 10.17057/kahoma.2025..58.009
Lee Hyun-kyung. Kharis Yakupov’s Visit to North Korea in the Fall of 1959, His Meeting with Kim Yong-jun, and His Sketches. 2025; 0(58), 207-229. Available from: doi:10.17057/kahoma.2025..58.009
Lee Hyun-kyung. "Kharis Yakupov’s Visit to North Korea in the Fall of 1959, His Meeting with Kim Yong-jun, and His Sketches" Journal of History of Modern Art 0, no.58 (2025) : 207-229.doi: 10.17057/kahoma.2025..58.009
