Kaesong Collection

BTB Art presents the Kaesong Collection: an one-of-a-kind collection of premium quality Korean artwork. It is acquired in the most isolated country worldwide: North Korea. A rich selection of hidden treasures, consisting of the finest contemporary and contemporary oil paintings, watercolors and drawings. They are developed by Korean artists, like Jong Chang Mo, Son U Yong, Rim Ryul, Tak Hyo Yeon, Kim Sung Hui, Kim Song Min and many others. Among them are several reward winners at global exhibitions kept in Asian countries. They are commonly acclaimed in South Korea, China, Japan, The Philippines and Thailand. The Kaesong Collection was called after the city of Kaesong, known for its cultural heritage and industry. The collection was created by determining the artistic value of the works, as a result propagandist and excessively politicized works were avoided. Professionals from both Sotheby's and the British Museum describe the Kaesong Collection as being 'essential cultural heritage of North Korea'. Works of North Korean artists can additionally be located at the British Museum in London.