2022 Yeosu International Art Festival to be Held from September 2 to October 3

Free Admission to Yeosu Expo D Exhibition Hall... Theme: 'Journey of the Blue Marble'

[Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Cheol-hoon] The '2022 Yeosu International Art Festival' will be held at Yeosu Expo from September 2 to October 3 for 32 days under the theme 'Journey of the Blue Bead.'

This art festival is hosted by Yeosu City (Mayor Jeong Gi-myeong) and organized by the Yeosu International Art Festival Promotion Committee.

Since its inception in 2006, the Yeosu International Art Festival has been an exhibition attended by more than 30,000 visitors annually and is one of the representative cultural and artistic events of Yeosu City.

Marking its 12th edition this year, the festival features 33 domestic contemporary artists, including Korea's representative artist Lee Seung-taek, and 10 overseas artists.

At Yeosu Expo D Exhibition Hall (D1~D4), visitors can view over 120 works including paintings, photographs, and installation art free of charge.

The theme of this year's festival, 'Journey of the Blue Bead,' conveys the intention of recognizing humans as part of nature and hoping for coexistence together.

Through various works, visitors can expect to feel the journey and traces of humans living in nature as seen through the unique perspectives of the artists.

A city official stated, "This is a rare opportunity to see high-quality works by famous domestic and international artists all in one place. We hope many citizens visit and enjoy the exhibition while strictly following quarantine guidelines."

Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Cheol-hoon hss79@asiae.co.kr

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