siren eun young jung's 'resistant theatre' debuts at Württembergischer Kunstverein with final trilogy videos
The Württembergischer Kunstverein is hosting a significant solo exhibition titled 'resistant theatre' by South Korean artist siren eun young jung. This presentation centers on the concluding segment of jung's theatre trilogy, introducing three new video installations to audiences outside South Korea for the first time. The artist's extensive research into Yeoseong Gukgeuk, a 1950s South Korean musical theatre form where women perform all roles, informs the entire trilogy. Through performances, videos, and archival installations, jung establishes trans* and queer-feminist discursive spaces that challenge Western-centric narratives. The trilogy's initial part, 'trans theatre', provides a queer interpretation of the first generation of male-role performers in Yeoseong Gukgeuk.
Key facts
- The exhibition is a major solo show by siren eun young jung.
- It is titled 'resistant theatre'.
- The exhibition is presented by the Württembergischer Kunstverein.
- It focuses on the final part of jung's theatre trilogy.
- Three new video installations are featured.
- These videos are shown outside South Korea for the first time.
- The trilogy is based on research into Yeoseong Gukgeuk.
- Yeoseong Gukgeuk was popular in South Korea in the 1950s.
- In Yeoseong Gukgeuk, all roles are performed by women.
- jung's work creates trans* and queer-feminist spaces.
- The work moves beyond Western narratives.
- The first part of the trilogy is called 'trans theatre'.
- 'trans theatre' examines the first generation of male-role performers.
- It offers a queer reading of that generation.
Entities
Artists
- siren eun young jung
Institutions
- Württembergischer Kunstverein
Locations
- South Korea