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oh yong-kil

Born 1944 Works span 1995–2012

Oh Yong-kil: Bridging Football and Landscape Painting Oh Yong-kil (born 1944) is an artist hailing from Uijeongbu, South Korea, whose artistic journey intertwines with a remarkable sporting career – he was a defender for North Korea during the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Beyond the pitch, Yong-kil’s passion extends to capturing the quiet beauty of Korean landscapes in his paintings, offering viewers glimpses into a contemplative side rarely…

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1995

first work

2012

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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oh yong-kil

1944

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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