As part of the Youth Week curated program, Dahoon Nam’s solo exhibition 《July 12, 2008, Apartment 507, Building 106, Cheonggu 3rd Complex》 will be held from Thursday, September 18 to Saturday, October 25 at Culture Salon 5120 (B1, Gongneung Happy Housing).

Having spent his childhood in Nowon-gu, Nam reconstructs the interior of the apartment in Nowon where he once lived, recreating it within the exhibition space. By reviving the actual space and objects he used in daily life, the work does not merely reproduce physical forms, but seeks to summon the memories and emotions embedded within the space and its belongings.

This restoration of memory expands from the artist’s personal experience to the local community through a collaborative project with Nowon residents. Nam interviewed five residents from different generations, listening to their stories about cherished objects they had lost. He then recreated these objects, presenting them as gifts and exhibiting them in the space.

Through this project, the memories, emotions, and narratives attached to these objects are brought into the present, offering a process of healing in response to lost time and experiences of absence. By engaging with the reconstructed works, visitors are invited to share stories of beloved objects, time, and parting—encountering forgotten memories and experiencing moments of empathy and healing. The exhibition warmly welcomes audiences to take part in this shared experience.

References

• 《2008년 7월 12일 청구3차 106동 507호 (July 12, 2008, Apartment 507, Building 106, Cheonggu 3rd Complex)》)