Looking Back at the Independence Movement of the Republic of Korea

March 1 to April 26, 2019

Gallery Korea at the Korean Cultural Center New York
460 Park Ave. 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022

Opening Reception: March 13th, 2019, 6 - 8 pm

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Exhibition to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the March 1st Movement and the of the Establishment of the Korean Provisional Government

Suh Se-ok. The March 1st Independence Movement (detail 1)

Korea, 1986. Ink and color on mulberry paper. 776.6 x 127.2 in (1972.5 × 323 cm).

Taegukgi Wood Engraving Block. 

Korea, 1919. Etched on wood block. 12.6 x 11.8 x 2.6 in (32×30 × 6.5 cm).

Choi Dae-sub. The Pictures of the Declaration of Independence by National Representatives. 

Korea, 1976. Ink and color on mulberry paper. 114.5 x 77.6 in.

The March 1st Movement in 1919 was a series of demonstrations that took place in Korea to regain its sovereignty from the Japanese occupation since 1910. The movement resulted in the establishment of the Korean Provisional Government. The exhibition examines historical records from the era and artworks that commemorate the Movement.

This exhibition will feature related educational programs and school visit opportunities. Please stay tuned for more information.

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This exhibition is presented as a part of Asia Week New York (www.asiaweekny.com)