Chennai biennial final catalogue
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Co-President of
Korea-India Cultural Exchange
Subul Sunim
It’s a good nidana. I sincerely congratulate the inauguration of '2024 Chennai
Biennial' with the 25 Indian and 25 Korean contemporary artists. I also extend
the profound appreciation to Lalit Kala Akademi, InKo Centre and K-Art for
arranging this exhibition. With this continuous biannual exhibition, the Korean
and Indian artists could communicate their artistic inspiration and modern
sensibility, so I highly evaluate its great contribution on the cultural exchange
between the two countries. Chennai has a long relationship with Korea as the
spot of Ayodhya kingdom, where the empress Heo came from, who is the
ancestor of Gimhae Kim. It is also where the Bodhidharma came from, founder
of Zen Buddhism, the essence of human spiritual heritage, such a very friendly
place for Koreans. I especially extend the gratitude to Mr. Srinivasan, the
chairman of TVS, for showing the deep friendship and goodwill. He conferred
an Honorary Citizen of Busan City and also as the Korean Honorary Consul in
Chennai, I specially grateful to him about founding the InKo Center, and has
been operating it, the cultural bridge of India and Korea. Chennai seemed very
peaceful since the city was forested, less high-rise buildings, and the streets were
full of motorcycles which impressed me. I strongly thought now is the time for
India to emerge again with the spirit of ancient times and modern civilization
meet each other. Taking this contemporary Korean art exhibition as a link, I wish
Chennai citizens could enjoy the beauty of the neighboring Korean
contemporary arts and moreover, the cultural exchanges between the two
countries could be enlarged. Lastly, I pray for the all visitors of 2024 Chennai
Biennial to be healthy and full of bless in their household.
Thank you.
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