A Thousand Perspectives:
Seoul Street Photography
July 12 - August 15, 2024
Artists: Dawoon Choi, Uijin Gu, Docwon Kim, Sanghoon Kim, Shinjoong Kim, Daehee Lee, Hoyong Lee, Jiwon Lee, Kangho Lee, Mihyang Lee, Keumnam Oh, Jungkeun Oh, Seungyeol Oh, Sunjin Park, Sohyun Song, Moonwon Suh, Seokpil Yoon, Yuseok
"A Thousand Perspectives: Seoul Street Photography" highlights everyday moments on the complex streets of Seoul—whether positive or negative—and unspoken stories, revealing the city's unique spaces. Through bustling markets, serene parks, and modern architecture, the exhibition critically explores the harmony and discord between the old and new in Seoul.
This exhibition is based on photos archived through Fujifilm Korea's social welfare program, "Seoul Record Project - A Thousand Cameras." The "Seoul Record Project" aims to document the rapidly changing present of Seoul for future generations. Starting in 2023, ten photographers each participated in the project over three months in key areas of Seoul. The show is held at Contact Photo, 51 Porter Ave., Brooklyn, NY.
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"The photos, blending the unique characteristics of different regions of Seoul with the photographers' essays, were presented in a friendly manner. Even for those who frequently visit Seoul, these photographs present familiar yet previously unnoticed or overlooked places in a very intimate way. I believe that the new perspectives of Seoul will feel fresh to New York audiences and may evoke feelings of nostalgia for some as well."
Young Jeon, Founder of Iron Velvet
Interview by Monthly Photography, July Issue
Seoul, home to over 10 million residents, is a city with more than 600 years of history, where the past and present coexist densely. As a metropolis that has achieved rapid capitalist growth, it also faces numerous challenges and issues. Since the 1960s, industrialization has progressed swiftly, establishing basic societal infrastructure, heavy industry, IT, and government systems. Within a generation, South Korea became one of the most developed countries. However, this rapid growth brought about side effects such as fierce competition, extreme individualism, and materialism, resulting in high suicide rates, low birth rates, and low happiness indices.
While some strive to preserve and others to change, perhaps there is an inevitability of passage of time and constancy of change. The hope is that these fleeting moments will ultimately be remembered. This exhibition attempts to read the past and future of Seoul through its present. Through the perspectives of photographers who have documented the current state of Seoul, we invite you to also reflect on your own city.
This exhibition highlights everyday moments on the complex streets of Seoul—whether positive or negative—and unspoken stories, revealing the city's unique spaces. Through bustling markets, serene parks, and modern architecture, the exhibition critically explores the harmony and discord between the old and new in Seoul, sharing the multifaceted nature of the city.