The modern Korean art world hails Kim Whanki (1913-74), who forged his legacy through pointillist paintings awash with an infinite constellation of dots, as one of the country s greatest abstract masters.
What comes to mind when you hear the words Joseon white porcelain? Some would answer the question with an image of a moon jar, a voluminous, moon-like pottery item produced during the late Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) which eventually, would go on to fascinate Korean modern art masters like Kim Whanki (1913-74) with its minimalist yet entrancing aesthetic.
The leading auction house Christie s is set to exhibit 10 major Korean antiques and pre-modern works of art - including a rare Joseon-era moon jar - at its Seoul outpost next week before they are put up for auction in New York in March.