Korean American artist Yong Soon Min dies at 70, leaving legacy of Asian American feminist art

Yong Soon Min, a 70-year-old Korean American artist celebrated for her exploration of Asian American identity and feminist issues, has passed away, as reported by the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Born in 1953 in Bugok, South Korea, she immigrated to California with her family in 1960. Min obtained her BFA, MA, and MFA from the University of California, Berkeley. After relocating to New York in 1981, she became politically active. Her inaugural exhibition, Half Home, took place in 1986, initiating her deep engagement with Asian American identity and the Korean community in New York. Notable works include Whirl War (1987), Defining Moments (1992), and Nexus (1992) with Allan de Souza. Additionally, she was an influential curator and served on various boards, including the Asian American Arts Alliance and the Korean American Museum, and was a Professor Emerita at UC Irvine.