Korean Calligrapher Association
Korean Calligrapher Association Exhibition Commemorating the twentieth Anniversary, Catalogue, 1985, MMCA Digital Library

Korean Calligrapher Association

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The Korean Calligrapher Association Exhibition is a regular exhibition of the Korean Calligrapher Association [Hanguk seoyega hyeophoe] founded at the end of 1964 to advocate for the rights of calligraphers and develop calligraphy. Its inaugural exhibition was held from June 29 through July 5, 1965 at the National Public Information Center. Since then, the exhibition has continued. The Korean Calligrapher Association stated its purpose in its bylaw in 1964 that it was established “to prevent the stagnation of Korean calligraphy, promote its development and improvement, and strengthen the friendship among calligraphers.” Its forty founding members include Bae Gilgi, Min Taesik, Yoo Heekang, Won Chunghui, Bae Jongseung, Kim Choonghyun, Jo Yeongjun, Lee Kiwoo, Kim Eunghyeon, Chang Insik, Park Byeonggyu, Oh Jebong, Hyeon Junghwa, Park Sim, Kang Changwon, Yu Insik, Kim Hyosu, Kim Gwangeop, Ahn Gyudong, Lee Sangbok, Jeong Jaeheung, Bae Jaesik, Ko Dongju, Bae Bonghwa, Lee Chunsik, Yim Changjae, Lee Seoksu, Heo Hong, Kim Jaehwa, Keum Gipung, Shin Bongsik, Heo Gu, Shin Kyunghee, Yun Deokim, Yang Jini, Park Tae-jun, Kim Jinhwa, Bu Dalseon, and Kim Eungho. Bae Gilgi served as the first president, and King Yongjin was appointed as an advisor. Later, Min Taesik, Yoo Heekang, Kim Choonghyun, Lee Kiwoo, and others served as president. The Korean Calligrapher Association has held exhibitions, researched classics of calligraphy, and published calligraphy research journals and catalogues. It has played a central role in Korean calligraphy circles by holding annual member exhibitions.
* Source: MMCA

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