Kaesong Collection

BTB Art presents the Kaesong Collection: an one-of-a-kind collection of premium quality Korean art works. It is acquired in the most isolated country in the world: North Korea. An abundant choice of hidden treasures, having the finest contemporary and contemporary oil paintings, watercolors and drawings. They are developed by Korean artists, like Jong Chang Mo, Son U Yong, Rim Ryul, Tak Hyo Yeon, Kim Sung Hui, Kim Song Min and lots of others. Amongst them are a number of prize winners at worldwide exhibits kept in Asian countries. They are widely acclaimed in South Korea, China, Japan, The Philippines and Thailand. The Kaesong Collection was named after the city of Kaesong, known for its cultural heritage and market. The collection was created by establishing the artistic value of the works, as a result propagandist and overly politicized works were stayed clear of. Experts from both Sotheby's and the British Museum describe the Kaesong Collection as being 'crucial cultural heritage of North Korea'. Functions of North Korean artists can also be found at the British Museum in London.