"Jewels on Paper": International Ex-Libris Exhibition Featuring 73 Artists to Open in Jeongseon

Hallym University RISE Project Group and Jeongseon County
Open the "2025 Jeongseon International Book Love·Ex-Libris Exhibition"

Hallym University (President Choi Yanghee) RISE Project Group and Jeongseon County (Governor Choi Seungjun) will hold the opening ceremony for the exhibition "Jeongseon International Book Love·Ex-Libris Exhibition," planned as part of the 2025 G-Lab Regional Joint Project, at 2:00 p.m. on October 31 in the 2nd floor hall of Jeongseon County Library.

'Jeongseon International Book Love' poster. Provided by Hallym University

This exhibition will be held from October 31 to November 7 in the 2nd floor hall of Jeongseon County Library, and will then be held as a traveling exhibition at the Hallym University Ilgong Memorial Library from December 10 to 15.

Ex-Libris is a small print attached to the inside cover of a book to indicate its owner. Today, it is regarded as more than a simple ownership mark; it is considered a small work of art that reflects the owner's love for books and individuality. Often called "jewels made of paper," Ex-Libris is a unique art form that embodies the owner's character, taste, profession, and affection, representing a culture that coexists with books.

The international art exhibition "2025 Jeongseon International Book Love·Ex-Libris Exhibition-Arari Sung by Ex-Libris," featuring 73 artists from Korea and abroad, will be held for eight days from October 31 to November 7 at Jeongseon County Library.

This exhibition is jointly organized by Jeongseon County Library, the Korea Ex-Libris Association, and the Hallym University RISE Project Group, and aims to celebrate the meeting of books and art through Ex-Libris and printmaking. Notably, leading overseas art organizations such as Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (China), Taiwan International Print Exchange Association, and Taiwan Ex-Libris Association will also participate, raising expectations for an international platform for artistic exchange.

Son Kihwan, President of the Korea Ex-Libris Association, stated, "Ex-Libris tells the story of the owner who has lived with the book, and Jeongseon has become a place that inspires new creativity for artists. I hope this exhibition will inspire many people to love books, art, and Jeongseon."

Jo Jungrae, Director of the Hallym University Museum, commented, "This exhibition goes beyond simply marking book ownership, presenting creative Ex-Libris artworks that connect books and art. Visitors can also experience works that reinterpret Jeongseon's cultural heritage and tourism resources. I hope everyone will feel the tradition and sentiment of Jeongseon through the profound stories contained in each book and artwork."

Alongside the exhibition, a citizen participation program titled "Let's Make Ex-Libris with Printmaking" will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, on the first floor of the library. Registration is available through the Jeongseon County Library website.

The exhibition is open free of charge from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (until 6:00 p.m. on weekends), and all local residents are welcome to participate. In addition, the citizen participation program "Let's Make Ex-Libris with Printmaking" will be held at 2:00 p.m. on November 1 on the first floor of the library.

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