.jpg) Glimpse into Middle Eastern creativity: Algeria’s Tahar Ouamane will present his work at the 18th Seoul International Art Festival KOREA-MIDEAST 2010, which runs through Nov. 30. /Courtesy of 21C ICAA |
By Han Sang-hee
Local art buffs will be able to explore a rare exhibition of artworks from the Middle East in Seoul this week.
The 21 Century International Creative Artists Association (21C ICAA) is holding the 18th Seoul International Art Festival KOREA-MIDEAST 2010 under the theme “Peace.”
“The exhibition aims to compare and learn the diverse culture and art through global exchanges. We also hope to reach love and peace through the art work of numerous artists around the world,” the 21C ICAA said in a press release.
Artists from 17 countries will participate in the event, including Oman, Pakistan, Turkey, Jordan, Algeria and Korea.
Korea will have the most participants, 50 in total, and share their interests and distinctive tastes in art with fellow artists.
The association will also hold a forum called “Art for Peace 2010” inviting artists and experts to discuss about art, peace and what artists can do in order to make the world a more colorful and peaceful place.
The head of the association, Lee Bo-suk, has been in the forefront of bringing Korean art to the international scene. Famous for reinterpreting Korean culture and art, including “hangeul” (Korean alphabet), she has participated in many exhibitions in China, Japan, Italy and Germany. In 2008, she held an exhibition at Russia’s State Hermitage Museum.
The exhibition will take place at the Chosun Ilbo Museum through Nov. 30 and the forum will be held at the Korea institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences and the Incheon Korean-Chinese Cultural Center on Thursday and Friday.
To get to the Chosun Ilbo Museum, get off the subway at City Hall Station, Line 1, exit 3. Go straight and turn left at the Seoul Metropolitan Council. It is located across the street from the British Council.
For more information, visit www.leebosuk.com.
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