한글문화도시

그리는 말 이어진 삶 한글 국제 프레 비엔날레 2025.9.1.MON(월)-2025.10.12.SUN(일) 조치원 1927 아트센터 산일제사 박연문화관

September 1.

2025.

- October 12

The 2025 Hangeul International Pre-Biennale is a prelude to the 2027 Biennale.
This exhibition showcases the philosophy behind Hangeul, along with the dynamic rebirth of a historic city and its spaces as art. Buildings from the early modern era, letters carefully formulated for the people, and art that revives them all. The goal is to convey the power of Hangeul to bridge the world each step of the way.

This event brings together efforts to reawaken and rediscover Hanguel,
a writing system purposely designed for its users,
in the city and as art as it heads into the future.
We invite you to the beginning of this journey.

Hangeul International Pre-Biennale

Invited Artists

Kang Ik-Joong
A world renowned installation artist whose ongoing work focuses on the Hangeul motif.
Koo Bohnchang
One of Korea’s most celebrated photographers who explores in depth the beauty of Korean art.
Kim Hwia
A media artist whose work is an intersection of technology and contemporary art.
DEFAULT
A creative media artist collective that uses experimental media at the intersection of technology and art.

La Reconquista
An artist group that has created special artwork to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Korea-Uruguay diplomatic relations.
Min Bon
An internationally active type designer and media artist.
Mr Doodle
An illustrator and artist who translates playful everday imagination into whimsical and unique characters.
Vakki
An artist who visualizes the energy arising from order and repetition using colors, forms, and movement.
Jung Jin Yeoul
An internationally active graphic designer and media artist.

※ Partnership for Exhibition
The Hangeul International Pre-Biennale showcases an expanded version of the media art work presented at the KF XR Gallery Special Exhibition “Moving Letters,” commemorating the 80th anniversary of Korea’s Liberation, organized in cooperation with the Korea Foundation (KF). Artists Kang Ik-Joong, Koo Bohnchang, DEFAULT, La Reconquista, Min Bon, and Jin Jung will particapate.

Entries

for the Special Exhibition

on

Hangeul Cuture

01.Kang Jaejune
02.Kang Hyeyeong
03.Keum Jeonghee, Keum Cheone
04.Kim Doyoung
05.Kim Donghan
06.Kim Ro-ah
07.Kim Yeongok
08.Kim Hoon
09.Kim Heebeak
10.BakShim Jung-Hoon

11.Byun Yeongmi
12.Unhappy the Cosmic Traveler
13.Yu Kyungja
14.Yoo Miran
15.Yoo Seungho
16.Yu Hyeon
17.Lee Minseo
18.Lee Jangwook
19.LEE Chae-ron
20.Jang Seung-A

21.Jang Yunha
22.Chung Sun-hee
23.Jung Sewook
24.Jung Jiwoo
25.Jeong Chigu
26.Jo Hyejin
27.CHO Heesung
28.Choi Yong-geun
29.Choi Eunyoung
30.Han Yeong-gwon

13:30~14:00 (30')

Registration Registration and Distribution of Program Booklets / Overview of the Program Schedule
14:00~14:10 (10')

Opening Ceremony & Welcoming Remarks Introduction of VIP guests
Part 1 Keynote and Presentations
14:10~14:40 (30')

Keynote Exploring the value of Hangeul and future strategies
14:40~15:00 (20')

Presentation 1 “The value of Hangeul beyond a writing system, from a design perspective”
15:00~15:20 (20')

Presentation 2 “Hangeul meets contemporary art”
15:20~15:40 (20')

Presentation 3 Exploring an experimental model: The case of the Singapore Biennale
Break
Part 2 Discussions
15:50~16:40 (50')

Discussion Topic: “Hangeul Biennale 2027: How to set it apart”
16:40~17:00 (20')

Audience Q&A On-site Q&A
17:00~18:00 (60')

Closing & Networking Announcement of closing, photograph sessions, networking, appreciation of artwork

※ Presentation topics are subject to change.

Hangeul
International Forum

『HANGEUL RE:VIVE』

2025
09.11.

Linked exhibitions

A Day at the Gallery

Gallery exhibitions will be held at the BRT Small Museum and 10 galleries within the city during the 2025 Sejong Art Week for the purpose of promoting the increased use of exhibition spaces within Sejong and the advancement of visual arts.

Dates September 1, 2025 (Mon) to October 12 (Sun)
※ (BRT Small Museum) Closed on public holidays and Mondays

※ (Galleries) To be confirmed
Audience Citizens of Sejong
Contact 044-850-8974

2024 세종미술주간 '갤러리 가는 날' 행사 포스터. 9월 4일부터 9월 13일까지 진행되며, 세종시 내 8곳의 갤러리에서 전시가 열린다. 참여 갤러리는 BRT작은미술관, 갤러리985, 갤러리 쉼, 금수동 갤러리, 반가운 아트센터 갤러리, 소피아 갤러리, 조치원문화정원 전시공간 샘, 줌 갤러리다. 포스터에는 각 갤러리 위치를 연결하는 일러스트 지도가 그려져 있다. 문의전화 044-850-0531, 044-868-0533.

National Hangeul Museum Special Exhibit

This exhibition showcases the cultural value of Hangeul and its artistic potential. Part 1 “Hangeul Today: Convenience for Everyday Use” introduces modern design artwork embodying the modelability and experimentability of Hangeul. Part 2 “Hangeul of Sejong: The Creation of 28 Characters” introduces King Sejong’s philosophy behind the creation of the writing system. Embark on a journey that reimagines the significance of Hangeul by connecting its past and present at this Special Exhibit!

Dates September 1, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Audience Citizens of Sejong
Contact 044-850-8952

Citizen workshops

Starting a conversation in Hangeul

Citizen participatory workshop on the way forward
for Hangeul and the City

Educational program

Creating art

Meet the artist:
Enhancing citizen understanding of artwork

Participatory program

A blossom of words

Captioning program:
Intepreting artwork from children’s persectives

Target-specific viewing program

Toddler cha-cha-cha

Programs to facilitate viewing
with infants and toddlers

application

Direction

Parking:

Sejong Traditional Market Public Parking Lot 1 (411m) / 99, Saenae-ro, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si, Republic of Korea Free parking up to 30 minutes (Paid parking thereafter)
Sejong Traditional Market Public Parking Lot 2 (386m) / 38, Jochiwon 6-gil, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si, Republic of Korea Free parking up to 1 hour (Paid parking thereafter)
Sejong Traditional Market Public Parking Lot 3 (371m) / 110-5, Jeong-ri, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si, Republic of Korea Free parking up to 1 hour (Paid parking thereafter)
Event Plaza Public Parking Lot (365m) / 39-1 Jeong-ri, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si, Republic of Korea Paid parking

Jochiwon 1927 Art Center:

17, Saenae 4-gil, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si, Republic of Korea