Korean artist Ha Chong-hyun, a key figure in the Dansaekhwa (monochrome painting) movement, will receive his first North American museum retrospective at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. The exhibition, opening in September, will feature approximately 50 works spanning six decades, including his recent paintings and his signature 'Conjunction' series.
This retrospective is significant for elevating Ha's international profile beyond the Dansaekhwa label and recognizing his broader, boundary-defying career. It coincides with the 50th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Seoul and San Francisco, marking a notable moment for Korean cultural diplomacy and institutional recognition, as the AAM was the first U.S. museum with a dedicated Korean art curatorial department.