Morning Muse: New Works to the Collection by Jiha Moon

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Morning Muse: New Works to the Collection by Jiha Moon

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Jiha Moon (South Korea, born 1973), Procession—You’re on Your Way! (detail), 2011, three-color lithograph on paper, 24 x 15.5 in., Gift of the Turner Carroll Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, in Honor of the Museum’s 75th Anniversary What do Korean folk art, pop culture, and a takeout box have in common? Artist Jiha Moon! Shake up your morning routine with coffee, conversation, and a fresh look at two exciting new additions to the Taubman Museum of Art s Permanent Collection. Born in South Korea and now based in Atlanta, Jiha Moon is known for her playful, colorful works that bring together Eastern and Western artistic traditions. From Korean folk painting and calligraphy to cartoons and familiar pop culture imagery, Moon mixes unexpected influences to explore identity and the ways cultures connect. During this special Morning Muse, discover two newly acquired works that showcase Moon s inventive approach to printmaking. Procession—You re on Your Way! (2011) combines flowing lines and ric

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The Taubman is a striking 75,000 square foot Randall Stout-designed building that's hard to miss. Inside are a dozen galleries and a steady rotation of exhibitions throughout the year. They also run evening events, lectures, and community nights that bring in a different crowd than the usual downtown flow. Even if you're just passing through, the space itself is worth seeing.