"Yi Sun-shin" International Poster Exhibition Featuring 100 Designers Worldwide Opens

Held at the Gallery of Jung-gu Cultural Center in Seoul from the 20th to 26th
Outdoor exhibition at the Myungbo Theater crossroad on the 25th

The Visual Information Design Association Korea (VIDAK), a non-profit organization, announced on April 14 that it will hold the "2026 VIDAK Yi Sun-shin International Poster Exhibition" from the 20th to the 26th at the Gallery of Jung-gu Cultural Center in Seoul.

The Korea Visual Information Design Association (VIDAK) will hold the '2026 VIDAK Yi Sun-sin International Poster Exhibition' from the 20th to the 26th at the Gallery of Jung-gu Cultural Center in Seoul. VIDAK

This exhibition has been organized to shed new light on the life and spirit of Admiral Yi Sun-shin, who was born and spent his childhood and youth in Inhyeon-dong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, through an international visual language.

A total of 100 graphic designers from Korea and abroad will participate in the exhibition. The participating artists will present poster works that reinterpret a variety of narratives and symbols, ranging from the memories of Yi Sun-shin's boyhood to his achievements as an admiral, from their own unique perspectives.

The distinctive feature of this exhibition is that it goes beyond simply commemorating Admiral Yi Sun-shin's history, instead connecting his narrative to the historical and cultural identity of Jung-gu, Seoul. It is significant in that it expands the region's historical and cultural assets into design content.

On the 25th, during the exhibition period, an outdoor exhibition titled "2026 VIDAK Again Yi Sun-shin International Poster Exhibition" will also take place at the crossroad near Myungbo Theater. By linking the indoor and outdoor exhibitions, the event seeks to broaden public engagement with citizens.

A representative from VIDAK said, "Through this exhibition, we aim to provide a venue for exchange between domestic and international designers, and to showcase new attempts to reinterpret historical figures through the language of contemporary design."

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