Yeongin Literature Museum to Hold Guestbook Exhibition... Numerous Materials Related to Lee O-young Unveiled

September 19 to October 31
Guestbooks from 1958 to 2025 on Display
Featuring Lee O-young's Wedding, Birthday, and New Year's Guestbooks

The Yeongin Literature Museum announced on September 11 that it will hold the exhibition "Milestones of Encounter - Guestbook Exhibition" from September 19 to October 31.

Guestbook from the wedding of the late Lee O-ryeong (1958). Courtesy of Yeongin Literature Museum

This exhibition features items from the museum's own collection, highlighting the value of guestbooks as artistic records. The exhibition showcases guestbooks signed by writers and artists from 1958 to as recently as 2025.

Rare materials will be on display, including the guestbook from Lee O-young's wedding in 1958, the guestbook from the publication celebration of "Path of Intelligence" by the 28-year-old Lee O-young in 1960, and the guestbook from the 1969 "Exhibition of Lee Kwangsoo's Relics." In addition, the guestbook from the 1959 publication celebration of "Record on a Blank Page" by Oh Sangwon will be presented, shedding light on how guestbooks serve as historical records that reflect the exchanges and trends of the literary community of the time.

A representative from the Yeongin Literature Museum stated, "A guestbook is more than just a record of visits; it is a bridge connecting generations of writers and artists, and a collection of 'words that lingered and departed.' We hope this exhibition offers visitors a sense of timeless connection."

10-Panel Folding Screen by Calligrapher Oh Sechang. Courtesy of Youngin Literature Museum

Additionally, the exhibition will feature a newly mounted 10-panel folding screen by calligrapher Oh Sechang, unveiled according to the wishes of donor Jung Myunghee.

Lectures will be held on September 27 (critic Kang Insook), October 18 (novelist Kang Seokkyung), and October 25 (novelist Choi Yun).

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