Korean artist Ha Chong-hyun, a pioneer of the dansaekhwa (monochrome painting) movement, will be the subject of a major retrospective at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. The exhibition, "Ha Chong-hyun: Retrospective," will feature approximately 50 works spanning his 60-year career, including his signature "Conjunction" series and early informal experiments.
The retrospective marks Ha's first solo exhibition in North America and coincides with the 50th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Seoul and San Francisco. It represents a significant moment for the recognition of Korean art in the U.S., highlighting the museum's long-standing commitment to Korean art through its dedicated curatorial department and permanent gallery. The show aims to broaden understanding of Ha's diverse practice beyond the dansaekhwa label.