In a Seoul exhibition, artist Baek Hee-na’s magical worlds come to life

A scene from 'The Strange Mom' by Baek Hee-na, which is featured at her first solo exhibition in Seoul. Photo: The Korea Herald/Asia News Network

Tong Tong from Magic Candies jumps into the real world at acclaimed picture book artist Baek Hee-na’s first solo exhibition, which is currently showing at Seoul Arts Center’s Hangaram Art Museum.

Baek, who has won multiple awards, including the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2020 – the highest international honour in children’s literature – captivates readers with her imaginative storytelling and meticulously crafted visual worlds.