Not just propaganda: Explaining N.Korean art to Americans



Evergreen Not just propaganda: Explaining N.Korean art to Americans From painting on rice paper to immaculate reproductions, North Korea's artists have unique skills Michael Laff July 3, 2016 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Michael Laff He doesn't have much competition in this space, but if there is an American ambassador for North Korean art, B.G. Muhn would be it. After years of visiting Pyongyang and persuading state officials to lend him artwork, Muhn's vision of organizing a North Korean art exhibit in Washington, D.C. is a reality. He doesn't have much competition in this space, but if there is an American ambassador for North Korean art, B.G. Muhn would be it. After years of visiting Pyongyang and persuading state officials to lend him artwork, Muhn's vision of organizing a North Korean art exhibit in Washington, D.C. is a reality. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Not just propaganda: Explaining N.Korean art to Americans

From painting on rice paper to immaculate reproductions, North Korea's artists have unique skills

Michael Laff July 3, 2016

Not just propaganda: Explaining N.Korean art to Americans

Michael Laff

He doesn't have much competition in this space, but if there is an American ambassador for North Korean art, B.G. Muhn would be it.

After years of visiting Pyongyang and persuading state officials to lend him artwork, Muhn's vision of organizing a North Korean art exhibit in Washington, D.C. is a reality.

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