Lifting Barbells

Sep 28, 2018 – May 12, 2019

Tateuchi Gallery

Kim Heecheon’s Lifting Barbells is a response to his father’s fatal bicycle accident on a street in Seoul, South Korea. Kim traces data collected on his father’s smart watch to reconstruct his last moments.

About the Artist

Trained as an architect, Kim Heecheon graduated from Korea National University of Arts. As an artist, he has earned a reputation for layered and sophisticated storytelling. His video works illuminate the ways digital technology influences many aspects of society, from human perception to the ever-changing media landscape. Kim lives and works in Seoul.

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