On view September 26 - November 7, 2024 * Opening Ceremony: September 25 ( 6 - 8 PM ) Gallery and Atrium at the Korean Cultural Center New York NEW YORK , Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY), a branch of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, is thrilled to present the unveiling of the world's first and largest Hangeul Wall , directed by renowned artist Ik- Joong Kang , alongside his 40-year retrospective "We are Connected" . This landmark event will be on view from September 26 to November 7, 2024 , with an opening ceremony on September 25 from 6 to 8 PM at KCCNY's Gallery and Atrium.
The Hangeul Wall, measuring 26 x 72 feet (8 x 22 meters) and composed of 20,000 Hangeul tiles, connects the wisdom and experiences of global citizens. Developed in collaboration with LG, KCCNY launched a website ( www.hangeulwall.
org ) in May 2024 , enabling people worldwide to create their own artworks using the site's translation and coloring functions under the theme "Things I Love to Talk About." The website attracted over 7.7 million visits from more than 100 countries and received 7,000 artwork submissions within two months.
From these, 1,000 pieces were selected through public online voting and artist review, culminating in this monumental installation. The Hangeul Wall stands as a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of Hangeul and the universal freedom of expression, serving as a testament to our shared human narrativ.