The Aspiration to Revise: Catching Up With Won Kim

Synopsis: Won Kim, a Chicago artist and chef, combines his passions for graffiti, cooking, and community work. A longtime graffiti artist who trained at Le Cordon Bleu, Kim is the creative force behind Kimski, a Korean-Polish fusion restaurant, and Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream. His art journey started with tagging around Chicago, and today he has a strong local following, both as a visual artist and chef. Beyond his culinary and artistic work, Kim actively supports his community, fundraising for his restaurant staff during the pandemic and launching initiatives like a Community Kitchen and free farmers markets. With a philosophy of creating authentically and staying connected to his roots, Kim continues to evolve his art and culinary projects while contributing to Chicago's cultural landscape.

Written By: Sara Freitag
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