THE STRUGGLE FOR RECOGNITION; ARTIST

About the show

Struggle for Recognition: The Artist is a contemporary Korean play written and directed by Yeonju Lee. First premiered in 2019, the work explores the relationship between individual existence and society through an artist's ongoing struggle to establish and affirm their identity. Drawing on the philosophical concept of the “struggle for recognition,” which examines social conflict and the reciprocal need for acknowledgment between individuals, the play reflects on how people seek recognition from others and negotiate their place in the world. Presented as part of DOOSAN Humanities Theater 2024 under the theme of “Rights,” the production follows an artist's journey to explore the relationship between performers and audiences, the process of claiming artistic rights, and the broader connection between individuals and society.