PAJU, Gyeonggi Province — A large peaceful ground, Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri Park stands facing the Imjin River, just south of the Demilitarized Zone. Although it sounds like an area of heightened tensions, the park is crowded with visitors, especially on weekends, who come for a picnic and to view the works of art on display.
The exhibition “DMZ Art Project: Peace, Again” shows works by 12 artists and collectives that deal with the theme of peace. The works that are scattered throughout the park include those by video artist Paik Nam-june, installation artist Kang Ik-joong, installation artist Chung Hyun and painter Song Chang.
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