2022 Changwon Sculpture Biennale Chief Director Appointed: Jo Gwanyong, CEO of 'Art and Discourse'

'Art and Discourse' CEO Jo Gwan-yong (left) was appointed as the General Director of the 2022 Changwon Sculpture Biennale. [Image source=Changwon City]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Changwon City, Gyeongnam Province announced on the 13th that Jo Gwanyong (representative of Art and Discourse, art director of DTC Art Center) has been appointed as the general director for the '2022 Changwon Sculpture Biennale.'

Director Jo has extensive field experience, having participated as the art director of DTC Art Center, an advisory committee member for the 2020 Gwangju Media Art Festival, and academic director for the 2018 Busan International Academic Seminar. He is highly regarded for his leadership and administrative skills.

The Changwon Sculpture Biennale will begin full-scale preparations for the event, starting with the appointment of the general director, followed by the promotion of the pre-biennale, and the establishment of basic plans and detailed matters.

Director Jo said, "2022 is a special year as Changwon launches as a special city, and I believe the 2022 Changwon Sculpture Biennale holds even deeper significance." He added, "We will organize it as an international cultural and arts festival that domestic and international artists and all Changwon citizens can enjoy together."

Meanwhile, the 2022 Changwon Sculpture Biennale, hosted by the city and organized by the Changwon Cultural Foundation, is scheduled to take place over approximately 55 days from September to November throughout Changwon, featuring sculpture exhibitions, special exhibitions, and various side events.

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