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Gallery Hyundai Celebrates 50 Years of Supporting Korean Contemporary Art

Published May 12, 2023 04:09 PM

Gallery Hyundai, a leading art gallery in Korea, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special commemorative project to honor its long history of supporting contemporary Korean art. The gallery expressed its gratitude to all those who have contributed to its success, including artists, art lovers, critics, curators, educators, historians, cultural officials, journalists, patrons, dealers, suppliers, connoisseurs, and philanthropists.

Founder Park Myung-ja established Gallery Hyundai on April 4, 1970, in Insadong, and since then, it has held countless exhibitions, supporting Korean artists and connecting them with art enthusiasts. Over the past five decades, the gallery has contributed significantly to the development of Korean art by organizing exhibitions, completing important acquisitions, and placing artworks in meaningful collections both domestically and internationally.

While the gallery acknowledges its commercial role in the art world, it also recognizes its duty to the broader community. Do Hyung-Teh, the current president of Gallery Hyundai, emphasized that the gallery's mission goes beyond commercial interests, and they aim to play a more significant role in the progression of Korean art history.

The commemorative project that Gallery Hyundai organized on the occasion of its 50th anniversary is a testament to the gallery's commitment to the Korean art community. It reflects the deep significance of the chance to play a part in the unfolding cultural history and the gratitude the gallery feels towards everyone who has supported them.

Gallery Hyundai's commitment to the art world remains strong, and it pledges to continue supporting artists and shining a light on their achievements. The gallery aims to expand the world's understanding and appreciation of the originality and excellence of Korean art and work towards leading the way in the coming age.

Gallery Hyundai's 50th anniversary is a significant milestone in Korean art history, and the gallery's contributions to the development of the art scene in Korea cannot be overstated.

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ReaA JUNG queen7203@gmail.com 

Gallery Hyundai, a leading art gallery in Korea, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special commemorative project to honor its long history of supporting contemporary Korean art. The gallery expressed its gratitude to all those who have contributed to its success, including artists, art lovers, critics, curators, educators, historians, cultural officials, journalists, patrons, dealers, suppliers, connoisseurs, and philanthropists.

Founder Park Myung-ja established Gallery Hyundai on April 4, 1970, in Insadong, and since then, it has held countless exhibitions, supporting Korean artists and connecting them with art enthusiasts. Over the past five decades, the gallery has contributed significantly to the development of Korean art by organizing exhibitions, completing important acquisitions, and placing artworks in meaningful collections both domestically and internationally.

While the gallery acknowledges its commercial role in the art world, it also recognizes its duty to the broader community. Do Hyung-Teh, the current president of Gallery Hyundai, emphasized that the gallery's mission goes beyond commercial interests, and they aim to play a more significant role in the progression of Korean art history.

The commemorative project that Gallery Hyundai organized on the occasion of its 50th anniversary is a testament to the gallery's commitment to the Korean art community. It reflects the deep significance of the chance to play a part in the unfolding cultural history and the gratitude the gallery feels towards everyone who has supported them.

Gallery Hyundai's commitment to the art world remains strong, and it pledges to continue supporting artists and shining a light on their achievements. The gallery aims to expand the world's understanding and appreciation of the originality and excellence of Korean art and work towards leading the way in the coming age.

Gallery Hyundai's 50th anniversary is a significant milestone in Korean art history, and the gallery's contributions to the development of the art scene in Korea cannot be overstated.

Sayart.net
ReaA JUNG queen7203@gmail.com 

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