The Store from TONG-IN, a cultural and artistic space where antique art, contemporary art, and modern crafts coexist, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1974, Tongin Gallery has worked closely with talented artists, capturing the evolution and trends of modern art. To mark this milestone, the gallery presents the exhibition Tongin: 100 Years of Solitude. The period from 1900 to 1960 was a time when traditional Korean art intersected with Western modern art. Amid the turbulence of Japanese colonization, the Korean War, and the influx of Western culture, Korea's art scene produced many exceptional artists. Notably, Park Seo-Bo's first solo exhibition of Écriture in 1976 became a turning point in Korean modern art, laying the foundation for Dansaekhwa (monochrome painting) and earning its place as a pivotal moment in art history.For the past 50 years, Tongin Gallery has remained dedicated to curating exhibitions that contribute to the identity of Korean art and the growth of its art scene. The Tongin: 100 Years of Solitude exhibition reflects the gallery’s unique perspective, offering a retrospective of its half-century history and its collaboration with groundbreaking artists who have expanded the boundaries of contemporary painting.