A Life of an Artist: Kwon Jinkyu (2026): Cast, Story and Release

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Kwon Jinkyu (1922-1973) was a sculptor who is regarded to have brought modern sculpture in Korea to fruition, opening the way to contemporary sculpture. Leaving behind over 420 pieces of work in terracotta and dry lacquer, he stands…

A Life of an Artist: Kwon Jinkyu (2026) is presented here through its confirmed story and production details. Kwon Jinkyu (1922-1973) was a sculptor who is regarded to have brought modern sculpture in Korea to fruition, opening the way to contemporary sculpture. Leaving behind over 420 pieces of work in terracotta and dry lacquer, he stands alongside painters Park Soo-Keun and Lee Jung-sub as one of Korea's foremost artists, yet he was never properly recognized in his lifetime.

A Life of an Artist: Kwon Jinkyu movie details

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Kwon Jinkyu (1922-1973) was a sculptor who is regarded to have brought modern sculpture in Korea to fruition, opening the way to contemporary sculpture. Leaving behind over 420 pieces of work in terracotta and dry lacquer, he stands alongside painters Park Soo-Keun and Lee Jung-sub as one of Korea's foremost artists, yet he was never properly recognized in his lifetime.

What to expect

The film is classified as Documentary. That genre mix and the published premise are the clearest guide to what viewers can expect without moving beyond the confirmed information.

Cast and creative team

Directed by Min Hwan-ki. The listed cast includes Kwon Jin-kyu.

• Kwon Jin-kyu as Self (archive footage)

Release and production context

The listed release date is 2026-10-09. Production countries: South Korea. Spoken languages: Korean.

Production companies: Cinema 6411, Myung Films

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