20,000 hand-painted tiles shape mosaic of memory at ik-joong kang's installation in new york
Briefly

Ik-Joong Kang's Hangeul Wall is a 22-meter long and 8-meter high installation featuring 20,000 hand-painted tiles that symbolize unity and shared understanding.
Each tile contributes to a visual mosaic representing themes such as family, memory, longing, and aspiration, making the wall a space for connection rather than division.
The collaborative aspect of the Hangeul Wall involved over 50 countries, showcasing 1,000 selected submissions from 7,000 entries that reflect diverse cultural perspectives.
Kang describes the wall as a 'wall of hope' and a bridge that links individuals across the globe, emphasizing the importance of shared human experiences.
Read at designboom | architecture & design magazine
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