Mercury Holds Relay Exhibition of Emerging Artists at Head Office Geumgo Art Museum

Works by Artists Woo Jung-su and Park A-ram Exhibited for Over Two Months

The Export-Import Bank is holding a "New Artist Exhibition" in a relay format at the "Safe Museum" located in the Yeouido headquarters of the bank. From the left in the photo: Haengjang Bang Moon-kyu, artist Woo Jung-soo. Photo by XXX

[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-ho Kim] The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) announced on the 30th that, as part of its Mecenat activities, it held a "Young Artists Exhibition" at the Geumgo Art Museum located at its headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul. Mecenat refers to activities in which companies actively support culture and the arts to contribute to social responsibility and national competitiveness.

The exhibition is held in a relay format, with works by artist Woo Jeong-su displayed from today until the 21st of next month, and works by artist Park A-ram exhibited from February 3 to February 28 next year. These young artists were selected for the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art's "Young Exploration 2021" through research and recommendations by curators and consultations with external experts.

At the exhibition opening, KEXIM President Bang Moon-kyu said, "I am pleased to be able to support talented young artists who will lead the future."

Meanwhile, KEXIM is diversifying its social contribution efforts in the cultural and arts fields, including donating 200 million won last June to support young artist competitions hosted by reputable cultural and arts organizations such as the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and the Seoul Museum of Art.