India Ghoramara Island, Sunderbans 2007. Image by: Robin Hammond/Panos
The British Embassy Seoul and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea UK have come together to put on a fantastic exhibition of 90 photographs commenting on the effects of global warming around the world. The images of destruction and devastation which were taken by 13 British and Korean artists, are beautiful and depressing. Images likes these make it impossible for us to ignore the ruin that we have and continue to bring to our planet and makes it clear that we can no longer continue to live the way that we do today.
Curated by Colins Jacobson, Stephanie SeungMin Kim:
Many people are confused by the concepts of climate change and global warming. They understand there is a problem but cannot quite get to grips with the implications. Millions of words have been written on the subject but photographers have found it challenging to find an effective way to tell human stories that involve the audience. In this exhibition, we offer different photographic perspectives from Korean and international practitioners who have tried in their own ways to relate to the magnitude of the problem. In some cases, this involves the perceived causes of climate change such as industrial pollution and deforestation but in others, photographers have tried to engage with those directly affected by climate change in their everyday lives. By incorporating both the physical evidence of climate change and the human cost, this exhibition seeks to encourage a broader audience to participate in the debate about global warming; to gain a wider understanding of the issues at stake; to take personal responsibility for their contribution to the problem and to demand concerted action from their leaders. Moreover, by providing this platform for those photographers who have already sought to confront environmental issues head on, we hope to encourage other photographers to seek new and thought provoking ways of influencing public opinion.
The exhibit is showing at the Daelim Contemporary Art Gallery in Seoul. It will run until August 23 and will then move to the Korean Cultural Center in London, England from October 13 - November 28.
To get to Daelim Gallery take line Number 3 to Kyongbokgung station and take exit number 4. Walk towards the Palace and turn left at the intersection. Walk approximately 10 minutes and the gallery is on the left.
It is open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m (Closed on Mondays) and admission is W4,000.00.
Daelim Contemporary Art Gallery website: http://www.daelimmuseum.org/e_index.jsp
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