23 Pioneers of Korean Calligraphy, Jo Myung, at Seoul Arts Center's 'Exhibition of Modern Korean Calligraphy Masters'

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] The "Exhibition of Korean Modern Calligraphy Masters," jointly hosted by the Seoul Arts Center and the Korean Calligraphy Association, will be held at the Calligraphy Museum of the Seoul Arts Center from June 20 to August 16.

The exhibited works are from private collections as well as those held by the Calligraphy Museum of the Seoul Arts Center, Sungkyunkwan University Museum, Iljung Cultural Foundation, Jeonju Museum, and Gangam Calligraphy Hall. Some pieces that have not been widely known to the public will be unveiled through this exhibition.

The participating artists include 23 individuals: Go Bong-ju, Kim Ki-seung, Kim Yong-jin, Kim Eung-hyun, Kim Chung-hyun, Park Byung-gyu, Park Se-rim, Bae Gil-gi, Seo Dong-gyun, Seo Byung-oh, Seo Hee-hwan, Son Jae-hyung, Song Seong-yong, Yoo Hee-gang, Lee Ki-woo, Lee Cheol-kyung, Jeong Ju-sang, Jeong Hwan-seop, Jo Su-ho, Choi Jeong-gyun, Choi Jung-gil, Hyun Jung-hwa, and Hwang Uk.

Gwon Chang-ryun, president of the Korean Calligraphy Association, explained the significance of the exhibition: "The deceased calligraphers featured in the Exhibition of Korean Modern Calligraphy Masters were active in cultural activities from the late Joseon Dynasty to the early years of the new government, representing the first generation of Korean calligraphy in the Republic of Korea. Due to various circumstances, only 23 artists could be included, which is regrettable. Through this exhibition, we aim to properly identify the exemplars of Korean calligraphy and establish the status of Korean calligraphy in the new era."

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