Go Won Tae is a South Korean photographer and visual artist. He was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1975 and has been taking photographs since he was a child. He studied photography at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and graduated in 1998.
Go Won Tae's work focuses on the beauty of everyday life, often capturing moments that are overlooked or forgotten. His photographs have been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography.
In addition to his photography, Go Won Tae is also an accomplished filmmaker. He has directed several short films that have been screened at international film festivals such as Cannes and Berlinale. His films explore themes such as identity, memory, and nostalgia.
Go Won Tae's work has earned him numerous awards including the Grand Prize at the Seoul International Photography Festival (2005) and Best Short Film at the Busan International Film Festival (2008). He continues to be an influential figure in South Korean photography and visual art today.