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kang kuk-jin

Born 1939 Died 1992

Kang Kuk-jin: Pioneer of Korean Avant-Garde Kang Kuk-jin (강국진; 1939–1992) stands as a monumental figure in Korean art history, recognized as the inaugural proponent of “happening” and “technology” art—a radical departure from prevailing artistic conventions during his era. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Kang’s artistic journey began with formative influences rooted in European Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism, propelling him toward…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through kang kuk-jin's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.

kang kuk-jin

1939 – 1992

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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