Meaning of Minhwa: Context and History in Korean Folk Painting

About the program

Beginning with an exploration of the term Minhwa, including its origin and meaning in the Joseon dynasty (1392–1897), this lecture delves into the history, context, and diverse themes and motifs of Korean folk painting, also known as Korean people’s painting. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, Minhwa artworks embody the heartfelt aspirations of both their creators and collectors, reflecting wishes for better lives, fortune, and good luck. This lecture also examines the enduring tradition of Minhwa and its recent surge in popularity in Korea.

Meaning of Minhwa schedule

5:30–6 pm, Auditorium Lobby

• Mingle and enjoy drinks before the lecture.

6–7:30 pm, The Farrell Auditorium

• Welcome
  Amanda Thompson Rundahl, director of learning and engagement at SLAM and Jina Lee McAtee from Gateway Korea Foundation
• Gayageum Performance of Chun Sol (Spring Snow)
  Eun Sun “Sunny” Jung
• “Meaning of Minhwa: Context and History of Korean Folk Painting”
  Hyonjeong (HJ) Kim Han
• Conversation of “What is Folk Art”
  Hyonjeong (HJ) Kim Han; Philip Hu, curator of Asian art; Jorge Rivas, Emily Rauh Pulitzer Deputy Director and Chief Curator

7:30 pm, Auditorium Lobby

• Speakers will be available in the reception area after the event to answer questions.

Ticket information

Tickets for this free program may be reserved in person at the Museum’s welcome desks or through MetroTix. All tickets reserved through MetroTix incur a service charge; the service charge is waived for tickets reserved at the Museum.