Manu Gim is a photographer born in Seoul, South Korea,
raised in Los Angeles, USA, and based in Paris, France.
raised in Los Angeles, USA, and based in Paris, France.
Having been fascinated with the arts and history from a very early age,
he had dedicated his life to becoming an art historian.
he had dedicated his life to becoming an art historian.
Upon realizing that such passion derived not only from academic curiosity,
but more so from a need and desire for creative self-expression,
he transitioned into photography as an artist.
but more so from a need and desire for creative self-expression,
he transitioned into photography as an artist.
His long-term projects explore the relationship between humanity and nature,
as well as his introspections through the means of light and its colors.
as well as his introspections through the means of light and its colors.
Awards
ND Awards - “Fine Art: Landscape”
Honorable Mention
Nov 2024
Life Framer - “Colors”
Apr 2022
Exhibitions
The Holy Art Gallery Physical Show
Le Marais, Paris, France
Sep 2024
15th Contemporary Venice - Itsliquid Group
During the 60th Venice Biennale, Italy
Jul 2024
Magnum Photos Gallery, Paris, France
May 2023
Publications
“Artio Magazine Issue 3” - Artio Gallery
Jun 2024
“Docu Book Vol. 35” - Docu Magazine
Aug 2023
Jul 2023
Education
Magnum Photos x Spéos School of Photography
- Creative Documentary and Photojournalism
Sep 2022 - Jul 2023
Sorbonne University - Art History
Sep 2020 - Jul 2021
UCLA - History, Classical Studies
Sep 2012 - Aug 2014