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KIM JUNGMAN ARCHIVE
Approximately 800,000 images. Rights inherited by Neo Kim, managed by SVU.
KIM JUNGMAN / 1954—2022
≈ 800,000
Photographer KIM JUNGMAN founded STUDIO VELVET UNDERGROUND in 2000. SVU manages the archive of approximately 800,000 images and all related rights and licensing enquiries.
Permissions & Licensing ↗Licensing Process
Email inquiry ↗01
Inquiry
Send the intended use, media, territory, term, and requested image information through Archive & Licensing on CONTACT.
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Consultation
SVU reviews the material and rights scope, then agrees availability, delivery format, fees, and conditions.
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Agreement
Approved material is supplied after a written agreement defining the permitted scope and conditions.
Information to Include
CONTACT ↗01
Intended use
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Media and reach
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Territory
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Term
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Image or subject
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Schedule
Rights Notice
Copyright in photographs and related works by KIM JUNGMAN was inherited by Neo Kim. STUDIO VELVET UNDERGROUND manages archive preservation, material review, use approval, and licensing inquiries. Reproduction, distribution, exhibition, publication, transmission, or derivative use without prior written permission is prohibited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who holds the rights to the KIM JUNGMAN Archive?
Copyright in the KIM JUNGMAN Archive was inherited by Neo Kim and is managed by STUDIO VELVET UNDERGROUND.
Where should archive-use inquiries be sent?
Use the Archive & Licensing route on CONTACT and include the intended use, media, territory, and term.
Are high-resolution originals available on the website?
No. The public site provides only a minimal number of low-resolution previews and does not expose high-resolution originals.
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