A retrospective exhibition for the late Korean artist Kim Sang-yu, titled 'A Person Who Does Not Easily Fade,' is being held at the Seoul Museum of Art to mark the centennial of his birth. The show, featuring over 150 works, has become a popular destination for meditation and healing, with visitors describing the serene paintings as comforting and harmless.
The exhibition reintroduces Kim Sang-yu, a reclusive painter who was a pioneer in Korean engraving but later retreated from the art scene. His work, particularly his simple oil paintings of meditative figures, resonates with contemporary audiences seeking solace. The show's popularity is further amplified by the connection to BTS leader RM, who owns a work from the same series and visited the exhibition.