Celebrating AANHPI Month with Tiger and Magpie

Korean Minhwa artist and Brookline resident Yoonkyoung Ahn presents a special exhibit exploring the tiger and magpie, two beloved figures in traditional Korean folk painting. Through a playful comparison between contemporary pop-culture imagery as seen in K-Pop Demon Hunters, and a centuries-old Joseon-era painting, the exhibit shows how Minhwa has long used humor, symbolism, and imagination to express ordinary people’s hopes, values, and even critiques of political power. Ahn’s work bridges tradition and modern life, inviting audiences across cultures and generations to see Korean folk art as accessible, relatable, and full of life.