Uijeongbu City Hosts Special Exhibition "Baek Youngsu's Road Part III: La voie du retour Return Journey" at Baek Youngsu Art Museum

Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Donggeun) announced on September 26 that the Baek Youngsu Art Museum, the first registered private art museum in Uijeongbu, will host its third special exhibition of the year, "Baek Youngsu's Road Part III: La voie du retour Return Journey," until November 15.

Poster for "Baek Youngsu's Road Part III: La voie du retour Return Journey." Provided by Uijeongbu City

This exhibition highlights the works of the late artist Baek Youngsu (1922-2018) from 2011, when he returned to Korea permanently after many years of artistic activity in France, until his passing in 2018. The pieces from this period, which marks the peak of his artistic maturity, are distinguished by profound contemplation and concentrated sensibility, comprehensively showcasing the final chapter of his artistic journey.

Signature works such as "Door of Margins," "Door of Space," and "Hat of the Field" explore space and relationships, existence and symbolism, even within simple compositions, densely embodying the artistic themes Baek pursued throughout his life.

In addition to completed works, the exhibition features drawings, collages, and unfinished pieces. The drawings, which capture the creative process, and the collages, which reflect experimental attempts, reveal the artist's inner world and creative traces, helping visitors gain a more multidimensional understanding of Baek's artistic universe.

This exhibition is expected to provide a meaningful opportunity to explore Baek Youngsu's artistic world in the latter part of his life and to reexamine his stature in the history of contemporary Korean art.

Visitors can view the exhibition from Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last admission at 5:30 p.m.). Groups or those wishing for guided tours are required to make inquiries in advance.

Meanwhile, last April, the city signed a work agreement with the Baek Youngsu Art and Culture Foundation for the establishment of the Uijeongbu Municipal Baek Youngsu Art Museum, and is currently proceeding with archiving efforts and discussions on artwork donations.

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