서울시립미술관 SEOUL MUSEUM OF ART

Cyanosis is a physical condition that a person suffers upon nearing death.
Every human being inevitably faces death at some point. This is an undisputable fact. What is disputable, however, are the different perspectives on the definition of death. Death can be a visible termination of all beings’ biological functions. Conversely, even though the biological functions of a human body may be terminated, the spirit may still be alive. In this case, termination of the spirit constitutes death. As such, death can be interpreted or defined differently by each person. We live in a tangible, material world, are often worn out at the end of the day, and are ultimately destined to die. This fate gives artists seemingly limitless inspiration to draw on. Fears of the end, hopes for the afterlife, and other themes related with death have always been common subject matter in the fields of art and philosophy. This exhibition shows a wide spectrum of perspectives on death in a variety of forms, as artists interpret the end on their diverse artistic terms. It offers a rare look at diverse approaches to death through visual works that redefine death which is a non-visual subject.

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The 2015 NANJI ART SHOW IV 『CYANOSIS』 is the 4th special exhibition of artworks by domestic artists in 9th term of SeMA NANJI RESIDENCY run by the Seoul Museum of Art. 「NANJI ART SHOW」, which has been planned by artists who are part of the residency programs, will be held in eight times until November.