Drawing Our Garments: Portraits in Traditional Dress, Gift of Kwon O-chang
우리 옷을 그리다: 권오창 화백 기증 복식인물화
The National Museum of Daegu presents its inaugural special exhibition of 2026: portraits in traditional dress by the master painter Kwon O-chang (Donggang), who devoted over fifty years to bringing historical figures and traditional Korean garments to life on canvas. His paintings restore vibrant color to figures known only from black-and-white photographs and reconstruct complete costumes from scattered historical records. This comprehensive project encompasses 155 artworks across 168 pieces, created through meticulous research and artistic insight, generously donated to the museum. The exhibition traces the stories of garments and people returning to us across time, celebrating the enduring beauty of Korean dress and culture.
- Dates
- Jul 7, 2026 → Sep 27, 2026
- Venue
- Special Exhibition Gallery, National Museum of Daegu · 🍗 Daegu
- Price
- Free
- Ticketing
- Official museum site
Practical information
- Age
- All audiences
- Exact location
- Thematic Exhibition Hall
- Organiser
- National Museum of Daegu
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