@article{ART003183715},
author={Heejung Kang},
title={Overseas Exhibitions of Korean Art in the 1960s-1970s and ‘The Beauty of Korea’},
journal={Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University},
issn={1598-3021},
year={2025},
volume={82},
number={1},
pages={301-334},
doi={10.17326/jhsnu.82.1.202502.301}
TY - JOUR
AU - Heejung Kang
TI - Overseas Exhibitions of Korean Art in the 1960s-1970s and ‘The Beauty of Korea’
JO - Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University
PY - 2025
VL - 82
IS - 1
PB - Institute of Humanities, Seoul National University
SP - 301
EP - 334
SN - 1598-3021
AB - Overseas Korean Art Exhibitions of the 1960s to 1970s demonstrated a systematic geographical circulation, with two rounds of touring exhibitions conducted on a 10-year cycle: from the United States (late 1950s) to Europe (1960s) and Japan (1970s). Each regional exhibition was held independently, displaying mostly similar cultural artifacts. The exhibitions primarily featured works representing Korea since the period of Japanese occupation, including Silla Gold crowns, Goryeo celadon vases, and Shin Yun-bok’s “Portrait of a Beauty.” By the 1970s, new archaeological findings from Gongju and Gyeongju were added.
Internationally, these exhibitions strengthened ties with the Free World, established Korea’s identity as an independent state, and showcased cultural parity with Japan. Domestically, they promoted “Koreanness,” legitimized military rule, and fostered national unity. However, limitations included government-driven narratives, a focus on ancient art, concerns over cultural asset export, and exclusion of North Korean art. Despite its political underpinnings, these exhibitions elevated Korea’s global stature.
KW - Overseas Exhibitions;Korean Beauty;Masterpieces of Korean Art;5;000 Years of Korean Art;Park Chung-hee
DO - 10.17326/jhsnu.82.1.202502.301
ER -
Heejung Kang. (2025). Overseas Exhibitions of Korean Art in the 1960s-1970s and ‘The Beauty of Korea’. Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, 82(1), 301-334.
Heejung Kang. 2025, "Overseas Exhibitions of Korean Art in the 1960s-1970s and ‘The Beauty of Korea’", Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, vol.82, no.1 pp.301-334. Available from: doi:10.17326/jhsnu.82.1.202502.301
Heejung Kang "Overseas Exhibitions of Korean Art in the 1960s-1970s and ‘The Beauty of Korea’" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 82.1 pp.301-334 (2025) : 301.
Heejung Kang. Overseas Exhibitions of Korean Art in the 1960s-1970s and ‘The Beauty of Korea’. 2025; 82(1), 301-334. Available from: doi:10.17326/jhsnu.82.1.202502.301
Heejung Kang. "Overseas Exhibitions of Korean Art in the 1960s-1970s and ‘The Beauty of Korea’" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 82, no.1 (2025) : 301-334.doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.82.1.202502.301
Heejung Kang. Overseas Exhibitions of Korean Art in the 1960s-1970s and ‘The Beauty of Korea’. Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, 82(1), 301-334. doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.82.1.202502.301
Heejung Kang. Overseas Exhibitions of Korean Art in the 1960s-1970s and ‘The Beauty of Korea’. Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University. 2025; 82(1) 301-334. doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.82.1.202502.301
Heejung Kang. Overseas Exhibitions of Korean Art in the 1960s-1970s and ‘The Beauty of Korea’. 2025; 82(1), 301-334. Available from: doi:10.17326/jhsnu.82.1.202502.301
Heejung Kang. "Overseas Exhibitions of Korean Art in the 1960s-1970s and ‘The Beauty of Korea’" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 82, no.1 (2025) : 301-334.doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.82.1.202502.301
