Artefacts

LEE, Youngjoo. Pierre de Coubertin.

Physical description

Embroidered representation of Usain Bolt with a thunderbolt.

Created

Created: Youngjoo LEE

Featured

Visually represented: Pierre de COUBERTIN

Materials

silk

Colors

black and white

Dimension

60 x 40 cm, 710 g

Type of item

Artworks -> Tapestry

Reference number

235865

Original title

Pierre de Coubertin.

Keywords

photograph President of the IOC France

Notes

LEE, Youngjoo. PyeongChang 2018, set of five embroidered pictures. LEE Youngjoo produces contemporary artworks inspired by gasaejaksu, traditional Korean embroidery. These works were acquired after the exhibition at The Olympic Museum in April 2018. They are not only an illustration of contemporary Korean art, they also serve as a reminder of the Museum’s activities. Purchased from the artist