Shinhan Bank Sponsors '2021 Art Prize Gangnam'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Shinhan Bank announced on the 8th that it is sponsoring '2021 Art Prize Gangnam,' a comprehensive art exhibition event held at the furniture street in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul.

Now in its third year, this event selected over 100 works including paintings, sculptures, and photographs through a contest under the theme of "Good Art that Saves the Earth," in line with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles.

The selected works are exhibited until the 14th at the 2021 Art Prize Gangnam main hall located in the furniture street of Nonhyeon-dong and at 13 furniture stores, allowing anyone to easily enjoy them.

In particular, visitors can see works by distinctive artists such as Kim Mulgil, Nanan, and Saenjeong, and a pop-up store selling MD products by participating contest artists is also operated.

Shinhan Bank participated in this event by installing an exhibition space introducing ESG activities, including the ESG Practice Building, at the 2021 Art Prize Gangnam main hall, based on Shinhan Financial Group’s three major ESG strategies: eco-friendliness, coexistence, and trust.

A Shinhan Bank official said, "We will continue to fulfill our responsibilities as a social enterprise that coexists with society as well as promotes culture and the arts."

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