The Great Pyongyang 1950s Art Movement

A Brief History

In the midst of the Great Famine of 1950, the city of Pyongyang, North Korea, found itself in a peculiar predicament. With food scarce and hope dwindling, the citizens turned to art as a means of survival.

Thus began the Pyongyang 1950s Art Movement, a revolutionary movement that would change the face of the art world forever. Or, at the very least, make for some pretty weird and wonderful art.

The movement's early works were characterized by their use of bold, primary colors and abstract shapes, often incorporating traditional Korean motifs.

Some notable artists of this movement include:

Kim Jong-Il's 'The Famine's Fury'

A series of abstract works depicting the struggle for food and resources in 1950s Pyongyang.

'50s Fashion: A Guide

An exploration of the fashion trends that defined the Pyongyang 1950s Art Movement.