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Korean Cultural Center in Argentina Successfully Opens Special Exhibition: <Chaekgado: Reading Ten Thousand Books, Traveling Ten Thousand Miles>

Hwang Sujin Reporter / Updated : 2025-04-15 20:24:52
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The Korean Cultural Center in Argentina (Director Kim Misook) grandly opened its special exhibition of Korean folk painting, <Chaekgado: Reading Ten Thousand Books, Traveling Ten Thousand Miles (Leer mil libros, Caminar mil leguas. -Arte popular Coreano)>, on Tuesday, April 8th at 7 PM in the exhibition hall of the Korean Cultural Center located in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. This exhibition was organized to widely promote the beauty of traditional Korean folk paintings in Argentina, and the opening ceremony was a resounding success with the attendance of approximately 130 visitors, including local cultural figures, media representatives, and those with a keen interest in Korean culture.

Prepared through close cooperation with the Korea Folk Painting Association, this exhibition showcases diverse works that reinterpret the unique beauty of chaekgado, traditional folk paintings depicting scholars' studies during the Joseon Dynasty, with a modern sensibility. In particular, 19 chaekgado artworks with outstanding modern aesthetics and creative ideas, selected from the award-winning pieces of the prestigious 'Korea Folk Painting Art Competition' held annually by the Korea Folk Painting Association, are on display. Additionally, about 30 practical design products that demonstrate the modern applicability of folk paintings are also introduced, providing visitors with a rich array of things to see.

The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of prominent figures from the Argentine cultural scene. Rocío Boffo, Director of the National Museum of Oriental Art, who was specially invited, expressed her deep impression of the high level and completeness of the exhibited works, stating, "It was a meaningful occasion to reaffirm the common purpose of both institutions to widely promote knowledge and culture."

In addition, attendees included Andrés Gribnicov, a representative from the National Museum of Fine Arts Association; Alberto Negrín, Director of the Borges Cultural Center; Norma Duek, a renowned gallerist; Nilda Ferro, a representative from the Argentine Korean Calligraphy and Painting Association; Sandra Lee, a famous chef; Ana Laura San Martín, a representative from the San Martín Cultural Center; and Esteban Yang, President of the Korean Association in Argentina, among other distinguished guests from various fields, demonstrating their high interest in Korean culture.

Furthermore, major Argentine media outlets such as Infobae, Ámbito, TV Pública, C5N, Radio AM750, and Xiahpop quickly reported on the event, proving the local enthusiasm for this exhibition. Visitors who attended the opening ceremony enjoyed viewing the displayed chaekgado works and savoring Korean food prepared with care by the Korean Cultural Center.

This special exhibition, <Chaekgado: Reading Ten Thousand Books, Traveling Ten Thousand Miles>, is particularly significant as it was specially planned to coincide with the Buenos Aires International Book Fair (Feria del Libro, April 24th - May 12th), one of Argentina's leading cultural events. By highlighting the value of books and learning through the traditional painting style of chaekgado, it aligns with the core values of the book fair, which are the sharing of knowledge and culture. The Korean Cultural Center in Argentina hopes that this exhibition will effectively convey the unique aesthetics and historical significance of chaekgado to the local audience and further enhance the interest and understanding of Korean folk paintings among the Argentine people.

Director Kim Misook of the Korean Cultural Center stated, "I hope that this exhibition will provide local visitors with a valuable opportunity to directly experience the beauty of chaekgado and feel a deep interest in Korean folk paintings. In particular, through the chaekgado works reinterpreted with a modern sensibility, I hope it will be a special time to experience both the traditional beauty and contemporary aesthetics of Korea."

The special exhibition, <Chaekgado: Reading Ten Thousand Books, Traveling Ten Thousand Miles>, will be open for free viewing until May 30th at the Planning Exhibition Hall of the Korean Cultural Center in Argentina, Buenos Aires. This exhibition is expected to vividly convey the depth and beauty of Korean traditional culture to the Argentine people and serve as an important opportunity to further activate the cultural exchange between the two countries.   

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