Samsung Cultural Foundation Launches Person-Centered Arts and Culture Magazine 'Wa Na'

Highlighting Contemporary Culture and Arts Themes, Focused on Creators

Cover of the inaugural issue of 'Wa Na'. Photo by Samsung Culture Foundation

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] The Samsung Foundation of Culture announced on the 12th that it has launched the cultural arts magazine 'Wa Na (WANA)'.

The title 'Wa Na' is borrowed from the traditional culture magazine 'Munhwa wa Na (Culture and Me)', which the foundation re-launched in 1996. 'Wa Na' is produced in the form of a 'one theme magazine' that selects a topic in the field of arts and focuses on people.

The production is overseen by Creative Director Jung Guho. Additionally, a guest editor from the selected field for each issue is invited to participate in the composition.

The theme of the inaugural issue is crafts, with guest editor Hong Bora. Editor Hong defines crafts as "a method or attitude of practicing almost all kinds of actions" and highlights six artists: Kim Jongbeom, Cha Seungeon, Kim Hyejung, Yoon Rahee, Park Seonggeuk, and Christina Kim.

Ryu Munhyung, CEO of the Samsung Foundation of Culture, said, "'Wa Na' started from the idea of creating a cultural arts magazine centered on people who are most interesting," adding, "We hope it will be an opportunity to showcase the artistic world of creators."

'Wa Na' is published three times a year (May, August, December), with 5,000 copies per issue. It can be found in libraries nationwide, domestic and international cultural institutions, and major complex cultural spaces.

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