Ha Chong Hyun: Exploring Materiality and Challenging Artistic Conventions Ha Chong Hyun (하종현), born in Sunchang, South Korea in 1935, stands as a pivotal figure within the Korean Dansaekhwa movement—a profound exploration of monochrome painting that emerged in the mid-1960s and solidified its influence throughout the subsequent decades. His artistic journey began with an initial foray into abstract expressionism, mirroring broader tre…