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Shin Seung-won

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An invited artist and judge for the Korea Calligraphy Grand Exhibition, recognized as Korea’s Outstanding New Intellectual for pioneering and promoting calligraphy education programs. Held solo exhibitions in 2015 at the Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo and the Cultural Center of the Korean Embassy in Argentina, where two works, “Life” and “Ten Symbols of Longevity”, are now part of the permanent collection. Former director of the Pilmuk Calligraphy Research Institute, currently serves as an auditor for the Korea Calligraphy Design Association. Actively engages in calligraphy artwork and teaching.

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Shin Seung-won

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Leslie Xia

Ko Il-hong

Im Tae-su

Rhee Pooroni

Guho Choi

Charles Wallschlaeger

Ando Tadao

Lee Yong-shin

Park Seong-eun

Choi Sulki

National Museum of Korea

Tanaka Ikko