Daejeon City Signs Agreement with Artists Jo Pyeong-hwi and Im Bong-jae for Specialized Exhibition Hall Development

Discussion on Artwork and Material Donations and Future Utilization Plans

Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo signed a business agreement on the 22nd with veteran artists Jo Pyeong-hwi and Im Bong-jae to create a specialized exhibition hall. (From left) Artist Jo Pyeong-hwi, Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo, Artist Im Bong-jae / Daejeon City

On the 22nd, Daejeon City signed a business agreement with renowned local senior artists Jo Pyeong-hwi and Im Bong-jae to establish a specialized exhibition hall.

The agreement reflects mutual understanding of the purpose to establish Daejeon's artistic status and enhance cultural enjoyment for Daejeon citizens, including the donation of artworks and materials and plans for future use.

The works and materials of the two artists will go through a donation acceptance process and will be utilized for exhibition hall operations, expansion of research on Daejeon art history, and other exhibitions and studies in the future.

Artist Jo Pyeong-hwi was born in Yeonan, Hwanghae Province, majored in fine arts at Hongik University, and began teaching at Mokwon University in 1976, dedicating himself to nurturing many artists and educators in the Chungcheong region. His pen name is Unsan (雲山), and he enjoyed painting clouds and mountains, establishing his own majestic Unsan landscape painting style featuring Daedunsan and Gyeryongsan mountains.

Artist Im Bong-jae was born in Okcheon, Chungbuk, majored in painting at Seoul National University, and started as an instructor at Daejeon Technical High School. He taught for many years at schools including Daejeon High School, contributing to the development of future generations. He served as the inaugural director of the Daejeon Museum of Art, contributing to the establishment of the museum, setting its direction, and the identification and development of Daejeon's artistic identity.

Mayor Lee Jang-woo stated, “We will develop the specialized exhibition hall, together with the 2nd Municipal Museum, into an artistic landmark representing the Republic of Korea.”

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