National Museum of Korea to Host Disability Arts Symposium on 21st... 'Inclusive Society, New Wave'

International Symposium Held on the 21st at the National Museum of Korea Auditorium
Theme: 'Inclusive Society, New Wave'

The National Museum of Korea will hold the international symposium on disability arts, "Inclusive Society, New Wave," on the 21st at the main auditorium within the museum. The symposium will be conducted with participation from artists and experts in the field of disability arts from Korea, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Vietnam, aiming to raise social awareness of the creative activities of artists with disabilities and explore practical measures.

The speakers include ▲ neuroscientist Park Mun-ho, known as the "entertainer of the neuroscience world" ▲ the neurodiverse artist collective 'Project Art Works,' nominated for the 2021 Turner Prize in the UK ▲ disabled dancer Kim Won-young, who practices inclusive arts together with non-disabled dancers ▲ Yumiko Shibazaki, an activist of Japan's 'Dandelion House,' a hub for disability arts in Japan, and CEO of 'Able Art Japan' ▲ Ban Phan, former CEO of 'TOHE,' a Vietnamese social enterprise connecting art and society for children with disabilities ▲ and Um Jeong-sun, director of the visually impaired art education community 'Our Eyes' and a visual artist.

The symposium will begin with a keynote speech by Kim Ye-ji, a visually impaired pianist and member of the National Assembly, followed by Part 1: "Breaking the Framework of Normality," Part 2: "Coexistence of Disability Arts with Corporations and Society," Part 3: "Evolving Artistic Communities," and Part 4: "Roundtable." Between Parts 2 and 3, there will be a screening and commentary of works by 'Yellow Dot Company,' which discusses the rights of people with disabilities through art.

The National Museum of Korea stated, "We hope this symposium will foster a change in perception and an open perspective toward artists with disabilities, armed with fresh ideas and new possibilities, and further serve as a solid foundation for our society to become a more inclusive society."

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