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In a Former Coal Town, an Artist Turns Mine Dust Into Memory

In a Former Coal Town, an Artist Turns Mine Dust Into Memory

TAEBAEK, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In the heart of Gangwon Province’s former coal country, an unusual art exhibition is drawing attention. Local artist Choi Beop-jin has transformed the very substance that once fueled the region’s economy into a poignant tribute to its history. On July 31, Choi unveiled his second annual exhibition, “The Materiality of [...]