Chun Kyung-Ja

Museum Exhibition Catalogues, Monographs, Artist's Projects, Curatorial Writings and Essays

MONOGRAPHS & CATALOGS

Chun Kyung-Ja: A Splendid Legend

SKIRA

Known as the "magician of colors," painter Chun Kyung-Ja remains one of South Korea’s most beloved artists

Hbk, 10 x 12 in. / 276 pgs / 200 color. | 6/2/2026 | Awaiting stock
$65.00

Chun Kyung-Ja: A Splendid Legend

Published by SKIRA.
By Sumita Kim. Contributions by Choi Kwang-jin, Eleanor Heartney, Kim Hong-hee, Barbara A. MacAdam.

Trained in traditional South Korean painting, Chun Kyung-Ja (1924–2015) developed an innovative style for her portraits of female figures bedecked with flowers. In celebration of her centenary, this definitive monograph presents her artwork alongside her writings to provide personal insight into the life and times of this idiosyncratic artist.

PUBLISHER
SKIRA

BOOK FORMAT
Hardcover, 10 x 12 in. / 276 pgs / 200 color.

PUBLISHING STATUS
Pub Date 6/2/2026
Forthcoming

DISTRIBUTION
D.A.P. Exclusive
Catalog: SPRING 2025 p. 142

PRODUCT DETAILS
ISBN 9788857253305 TRADE
List Price: $65.00 CAD $95.00

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Awaiting stock

STATUS: Forthcoming | 6/2/2026

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ARTIST MONOGRAPHS

Chun Kyung-Ja

Museum Exhibition Catalogues, Monographs, Artist's Projects, Curatorial Writings and Essays

SKIRA

Known as the "magician of colors," painter Chun Kyung-Ja remains one of South Korea’s most beloved artists

Chun Kyung-Ja: A Splendid Legend

Published by SKIRA.By Sumita Kim. Contributions by Choi Kwang-jin, Eleanor Heartney, Kim Hong-hee, Barbara A. MacAdam.

PUBLISHER SKIRA

Published by SKIRA.
By Sumita Kim. Contributions by Choi Kwang-jin, Eleanor Heartney, Kim Hong-hee, Barbara A. MacAdam.

PUBLISHER
SKIRA