Korean American Books

Summaries and reviews of fiction and nonfiction books by Korean American authors,
books about Korean Americans and Korea, and Korean literature in English translation,
including some academic works and a sampling on the Korean War

Monday, February 2, 2009

The Dream of the Audience: Theresa Hak Kyung Cha (1951-1982), by Constance Lewallen


The catalogue of a retrospective exhibit of Cha's work, held at a Berkeley gallery contains biographical narratives and interviews with fellow students/artists and teachers who were intimate with her experimental film/art/written language work. Fluent in French, English and Korea, Cha's 'seventies experimental art included performance, film, slides, and always, words. This catalogue presents the lesser-known side of Cha's artistry through stills from film and gallery shows, and gives a broader overview of Cha's body of art.

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