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Nostalgia

'Nostalgia' reveals the impact of Gwangju’s rapid depopulation as young people move to Seoul. By 2023, 71% of its youth had left, leaving behind abandoned spaces like the bridge shown here, a powerful reminder of a once vibrant community and its fading history.

Awards

Photographer of the Year Contest

2024

People’s Vote Award

Storytelling

Non Professional

Nominee

Storytelling

Non Professional

Nostalgia

'Nostalgia' reveals the impact of Gwangju’s rapid depopulation as young people move to Seoul. By 2023, 71% of its youth had left, leaving behind abandoned spaces like the bridge shown here, a powerful reminder of a once vibrant community and its fading history.

About Artist

Sumin Shim

As a self-taught artist, I delve into contemporary photography and conceptual documentary, focusing on themes that resonate deeply with my personal experiences and observations. My work aims to provoke thought and inspire dialogue about the human condition and our shared realities.

Sumin Shim

Photographic Areas of Focus

People, People, Photojournalism, Photojournalism

Location

South Korea

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