Mediterranean International Art Fair 2012 (Korean Exhibition) is opened in Antalya

Organized by Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, Turk-Korea Culture Exchange Association and Korea Magazine ART, the Mediterranean International Art Fair 2012, namely Korean Exhibition, is opened at Glass Pyramid Congress and Exhibition Center. 

Deputy Secretary General of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Cemal Öcal, Turkish veterans of Korean War, painters and many art-lovers were at present at the opening ceremony.

In his speech Mr. Öcal stated his pleasures for hosting such an important event and added “Korea and Turkey have been on strong relationships in terms of history and they are also blood brotherhood countries since Korean War.  It is certain that this fair will be an opportunity to enhance international cooperation in various areas of culture and art. I appreciate who helped this exhibition and also the artists of each country attended.”

 

The chairman of Korea Magazine ART, Kwon Young-il also thanked all artists attending. Then five Turkish veterans of Korean War were awarded with a medal.

There are 300 paintings of 39 artists from 9 countries such as Korea, Turkey, Germany, Russia, USA, China, Vietnam, Azerbaijan and France at the exhibition and will remain open until February 12 at Glass Pyramid Congress and Exhibition Center.