fnctId=hist,fnctNo=36 1920-1950 1960-1970 1980-1990 2000- Year Contents 1922 Born as the second son on 16th January in Dakeo, Saga-ken, Kyushu, Japan to a Korean father, Moon Chan-yi, and a Japanese mother Chiwata Taki. Birth name is Moon Ahn-shin. Registered a year later, thus official birth year is 1923. 1927 Returned to Korea with his father and lived in Odong-dong, Masan where his father was born. 1928 Joined by his mother and brother in Korea. 1929 1929 -1937Lived with his grandmother after his parents went back to Japan. Entered Masan Elementary School. (now Seongho Elementary School). Upon the death of his grandmother, lived with his uncle. Settled down on the hill of Chusan-dong(now Changwon City Masan Moonshin Art Museum) when his father returned from Japan. Worked at the atelier, Taeseo Myeonghwa at the age of 12, and became its owner 2 years later. Introduced to Western art through picture books of Picasso, Cezanne, Gauguin and Van Gogh. Self-sufficient since childhood by taking jobs such as painting theatre billboards. 1938 Illegally migrated to Japan with an elementary school friend by ferry. 1939 Enrolled at Nihon Art School(majored in Western painting) in Tokyo. 1942 Submitted landscape and still life paintings to 《Nikkaten》 but was not selected. Decided not to submit work for open calls. 1943 Moved into the artist village, Ikebukuro Montparnasse in Tokyo. Interacted with Fukuzawa Ichiro and completed <Self-portrait>.Completed studies at Nihon Art School.Earned tuition fees through various jobs, such as painting posters, cleaning shoes, carpenting, etc. Began to buy land in Chusan-dong. 1945 Returned to Korea after the Liberation. 1946 Exhibited new work, including <Fishing>, created in Japan at a cafe in Masan. 1947 In May, participated in the 《Joseon Art Alliance Exhibition》 held at Donghwa Gallery, Seoul. In June, exhibited <Remained Snow> at the first national level art exhibition held at Masan Department Store. 1947 1947-1948Started to teach art at Masan Middle School. 1948 In March, held 《1st Moon Shin Western Style Painting Solo Exhibition》 at Donghwa Gallery, Seoul and presented around 30 oil paintings including <Autumn Sky>. Praised by Gil Jin-seop as an honest and simple artist. 1949 In June, held 《2nd Moon Shin Western Style Painting Solo Exhibition》 at Donghwa Gallery, Seoul and presented around 30 oil paintings including <Muhaksan>. Praised by the art critic, Kim Yong-jun as an innovative artist whose work is based on social reality and nature. Built stone walls on the land he had bought in Chusan-dong. 1950 In March, exhibited <Army Medic>, <Anchor> at the 《Military Artist Group War Art Exhibition》. Invited to join the 《1950s Art Association》, but was cancelled due to the Korean War. In May, participated in 《Hyuktohoe Exhibition》 held at the Busan American Cultural Service building.Imprisoned in August under false allegations and was released in November. 1952 In March, exhibited <Refugees> and <Security Boat> at the 《4th Military Painter Art Exhibition》 in Busan. In May, opened 《1st Hubangi Art Exhibition》 with Kwon Ok-yeon, Lee Jun and Kim Hun in Busan and presented oil paintings like <Refugee Shelter> and <Dabotap Tower>. Married to Lee Sung-sook. 1953 In March, presented 23 oil paintings including <A Flock of Hens> at 《3rd Moon Shin Exhibition》 hosted by Hubangi Art Association in Busan. In December, took part in 《1st Exhibition of the Federationof Artistic & Cultural Organization(‘Munchong’) Masan Division》. Participated in exhibitions held by UNKRA in Busan and USIS in Masan.Father passed away. First son is born. 1954 In January, exhibited <Self-Portrait of Creating> the 《KoreanModern Painting Special Exhibition》 planned by Choi Soon Woo. Participated in 《2nd Exhibition of Munchong Masan Division》. Completed sculpture <Male Nude>. 1955 In March, held 《US-Korea Three Artists Exhibition》 with Jeon Hyeok-rim and Lee Rim at the US military base in Masan. In November, held solo exhibition in Baekrang Cafe, Masan. First daughter is born. 1956 Moved to Seoul after divorce. Frequently visited Dongbang Salon and Figaro in Myeong-dong and became friends with Han Mook, Park Ko-suk and more. 1957 In November, exhibited 5 oil paintings including <Dusk> at the 《2nd Modern Art Society Exhibition》 held at Hwasin Gallery, Seoul. 1958 In June, exhibited 5 oil paintings including <Bird's Cage> at the 《3rd Modern Art Society Exhibition》 held at Hwasin Gallery, Seoul. In November, exhibited 3 oil paintings including <Cow> at the 《4th Modern Art Society Exhibition》 held at Donghwa Gallery, Seoul. 1959 In October, participated in 《5th Heukma Exhibition》 held in Masan. In December, exhibited 3 oil paintings including <Work A> in the 《5th Modern Art Society Exhibition》 held in Seoul. Shared atelier with Han Mook in Nuha-dong.