The Story of Divided Families
NYC, UN General Assembly
HUMANIZING A DIVIDED PENINSULA WITHIN THE WALLS OF INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY.
The (now) annual People’s Museum of North Korea was held during the UN General Assembly in NYC. HanVoice held the installation in two locations: one privately at the Korean Society with a panel of North Korean escapees and family members of those separated from their family, and another for public viewing in SoHo. This year’s theme and title is called ‘The Story of Divided Families’ — capturing stories of prisoners of war, Japanese abductees, Korean-American diaspora, and of course, North Korean refugees.
The experience displayed stories from within the isolated state juxtaposed by the modern life outside the state.
Editor’s Note: I had the privelage of touring and speaking with curious strangers and those directly influenced by the human rights issues through the duration of the exhibit. Having a space for meaningful discussions and hearing the resonance made by a 4-year long project has been a highlight of my career. I would consider this, a nuanced issue, become accesible to a diverse group of individuals, a success. Where design and creativity can anchor progress, change.
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CREATIVE DIRECTION
VISUAL DESIGN