Conjunction 24-74, Original Painting by Ha Chong-Hyun, 2024

Ha Chong-Hyun (b. 1935) is a pioneering figure of the Dansaekhwa (Korean monochrome) movement, renowned for his innovative exploration of material, texture, and form. A co-founder of the Korean Avant-Garde Association, Ha has played a pivotal role in shaping modern Korean art and continues to influence global conversations on abstraction and materiality. His works have been featured in major exhibitions at the Venice Biennale, the Guggenheim Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, among others, and reside in prestigious public collections worldwide.

This masterwork is from his iconic Conjunction series, in which he pushes and manipulates oil paint through coarse hemp canvas to create dimensional, tactile surfaces.

“My practice of ‘conjunction’ is not simply about assembling materials but about tracing the echoes of time, allowing surfaces to breathe with history. At Château La Coste, I hope my works will not only exist within the space but become part of its rhythm, engaging with its air, light, and memory. What we see is fleeting, but meaning unfolds in layers, revealing itself over time.” – Ha Chong-Hyun

Starting Bid: $100,000
Donated by Tina Kim Gallery & Ha Chong-Hyun Foundation