Gangnam-gu to Hold 50th Anniversary Photo Exhibition "We, Gangnam"

Traveling Exhibition at Yangjaecheon and COEX

Gangnam-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Cho Sungmyung) announced on September 18 that it will host a commemorative photo exhibition titled "We, Gangnam" to mark the 50th anniversary of the district’s establishment, capturing the changes and daily life in Gangnam. The exhibition will first be held at the Yangjaecheon Riverside Culture Rest Area from September 23 to October 10, and will then move to the east gate lobby of COEX for a traveling exhibition from October 11 to 18.

Gangnam Square Sculpture. Provided by Gangnam-gu.

"We, Gangnam" spotlights residents and the community, documenting the urban landscape and daily life of citizens as they have evolved over the past half-century. In particular, the exhibition’s opening at Yangjaecheon, which celebrates its 30th anniversary since restoration, highlights Gangnam’s symbolism as a district that has grown while restoring nature.

Fifty photographs were carefully selected from images documenting Gangnam over the past year, organized under five themes: ▲Gangnam from the Sky ▲The Beginning of Gangnam ▲Gangnam Breathing Culture ▲The Four Seasons of Gangnam ▲Gangnam, Gangnam People. Among the works, a piece featuring the district’s landmark "I♥GANGNAM" sculpture, captured in a reversed frame through a glass bead, is introduced as the signature artwork symbolizing the exhibition’s message.

In addition to the photographs, there will be a media board exhibition completed with resident participation, a photo zone, and a commemorative merchandise giveaway event. One thousand copies of the photo book produced in conjunction with the exhibition will be distributed to local community centers and welfare facilities, making it accessible to everyone in their daily spaces. Furthermore, on the morning of October 1, an artist talk event will be held at the Yangjaecheon Riverside Culture Rest Area, where long-time Gangnam residents can view the works together and share their stories.

Cho Sungmyung, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, stated, "'We, Gangnam' is an exhibition that captures the time and daily lives of the people who have walked together in Gangnam over the past 50 years," adding, "I hope that through the vibrancy of Gangnam depicted in these photographs, we can share hope for the next 100 years together."

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