Gangnam-gu Construction Site Temporary Fence Transformed into 'Mimiwi Gallery'

ArtPrize Gangnam Roadshow Exhibits Emerging Artists' Works Along Busy Roads... Overcoming 'Corona Blue'

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) is transforming the temporary fences of approximately 300 construction sites annually within the district into the 'Mimiwi Gallery' by adorning them with artworks, starting from the area around 106 Nonhyeon-dong on the 11th.

The 'Mimiwi Gallery' aims to provide daily healing for residents who have had fewer opportunities to experience culture and arts due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. The artworks, primarily displayed on the temporary fences and barriers along busy roadsides of construction sites, will feature pieces exhibited in last year's resident-participatory cultural arts competition, the 'Art Prize Gangnam Roadshow.'

The 'Art Prize Gangnam Roadshow' was a project to revitalize the local economy and nurture domestic artists. It was held from September 20 to October 4 last year along a 1 km furniture street stretching from Nonhyeon Station to Hakdong Station, receiving over 1,300 submissions and serving as a gateway for emerging artists who typically have limited exhibition opportunities.

Gong Seung-ho, Head of the New Design Division, stated, "The 'Mimiwi Gallery' displayed on the plain temporary fences of construction sites embodies the 'Mimiwi Spirit' of sharing, caring, and respecting. It shares cultural and artistic works with residents to overcome the 'Corona Blue'." He added, "We will continue to develop unique and sophisticated cultural content exclusive to Gangnam to enhance the self-sustainability of a 'future-oriented attractive city.'"

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