The Gwangju Cultural Foundation (CEO Oh Se-young) is hosting a media art exhibition titled "Aqua Paradiso" in co-planning with the National Asia Culture Center Foundation.
Last October, the Gwangju Cultural Foundation signed a business agreement with the National Asia Culture Center Foundation to expand diverse cultural enjoyment opportunities for citizens and provide internationally competitive cultural and artistic content.
The National Asia Culture Center was established to promote mutual understanding through exchange, education, and research on Asian culture and to grow alongside Asian countries. It is the largest international institution in Korea where participants from various fields such as art, humanities, and engineering cross boundaries to conduct research, creation, and production. In particular, it is recognized as a leading creative institution representing Asia in the AT (Art & Technology) field, where art and technology converge.
Gwangju City and the National Asia Culture Center Foundation are presenting their first collaborative project as a joint exhibition. "Aqua Paradiso" is an exhibition about water, addressing themes related to the natural environment (water) damaged by the surge in carbon emissions since the Industrial Revolution. The exhibition features media art works by internationally active media artists, including the German ZKM, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the National Asia Culture Center, the Busan Biennale, and artists from the UK, Japan, India, and Argentina. Notably, it includes media art by artist Lee Kyung and works by Ecoorot, an artist, curator, and environmental activist recognized for activities in various fields.
The curator in charge of planning exhibitions at the Gwangju Cultural Foundation stated, "Gwangju is a city envisioning the future from a different direction than metropolitan cities. Unlike surrounding cities with populations exceeding one million through new town development and industrial complex attraction, Gwangju restricts development through various regulations to protect the natural environment. It is considering urban development plans that harmonize with nature to preserve the Han River waterfront environment."
Oh Se-young, CEO of the Gwangju Cultural Foundation, said, "We have invited renowned overseas musicians and orchestras for concerts, and especially this year, we successfully hosted the WASBE World Wind Band Conference international event, receiving positive responses from citizens. We will continue to collaborate with domestic and international institutions to provide citizens with opportunities to appreciate and enjoy cultural and artistic content of international standards, meeting the raised expectations of our citizens."
The exhibition will be held from the 24th to November 14th at Exhibition Hall 2 of Namhansanseong Art Hall, free of charge, operated by a reservation system (free viewing allowed), and group visits can be arranged through separate inquiries.
On the 24th and 29th, a screening of children’s performance videos from the National Asia Culture Center will be held as a related event at the Namhansanseong Art Hall small theater. Four performances directly planned and produced by the National Asia Culture Center Children’s Cultural Center?"Gaegul Gaegul Gorae Gorae," "Magic Spring," "Three Friends," and "Drawing a Monster Kite"?will be available for viewing as videos.
Advance reservations for the exhibition can be made online, and inquiries can be directed to the Gwangju Cultural Foundation Citizen Network Team. Applications for the children’s performance video screenings can also be made online.
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