[Nara/Kuretake] Introducing the World of Traditional Korean 'Minhwa'. Korean Minhwa Association Exhibition 2026 ~Where Tradition and Modernity Intersect, the World of Korean Beauty~ to be Held
Kuretake Co., Ltd. is sponsoring the 'Korean Minhwa Association Exhibition 2026', showcasing traditional Korean folk paintings, held in Nara from April 9, 2026.
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Kuretake Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nara City, Nara Prefecture; President & CEO: Mayumi Nishimura; hereinafter 'Kuretake') will sponsor the 'Korean Minhwa Association Exhibition 2026' organized by the Korean Minhwa Association.
This exhibition introduces 'Minhwa', traditional paintings passed down in Korea, to the land of Nara, Japan. Through Minhwa, characterized by its vibrant colors and familiar expressions, we will deliver a world of beauty imbued with Korean lifestyle culture and people's wishes.
The exhibited Minhwa are traditional Korean paintings that have depicted people's wishes for happiness, longevity, and protection from evil with simple yet powerful expressions. Their vivid colors and humorous motifs have fascinated many people across times and borders.
This exhibition will primarily feature works by Minhwa artist Lee Ki-soon (이기순). Including pieces themed around the 'tiger,' which frequently appears in Korean folktales, visitors can view a variety of expressions that fuse the narrative quality unique to Minhwa with a modern sensibility.
Kuretake has supported the development of culture and arts both domestically and internationally through manufacturing that supports the culture of 'writing and drawing' for many years. Through our sponsorship of this exhibition, we aim to support a venue where traditional Korean culture is introduced to Japan and to help ensure that culture is passed down across borders.
### Key Highlights
* Held in 'Nara', a stage for Japan-Korea cultural exchange where Korean culture connects to Japan.
Nara is a place with a history where Japanese culture was formed while absorbing continental culture. Holding this exhibition to introduce traditional Korean painting, Minhwa, in Nara can be seen as an attempt to embody Japan-Korea cultural exchange in the sense that Korean culture is conveyed to Japan.
* 'Tradition x Modern': An update of Korean Minhwa
The exhibition goes beyond classical reproductions. By incorporating designs and compositions suited to modern lifestyles, the exhibition lets you feel the energy of the 'current' Korean art scene.
### Event Outline
- Exhibition Name: A Story of Colors Echoing Through Time: Korean Minhwa Association Exhibition 2026 ~Where Tradition and Modernity Intersect, the World of Korean Beauty~
- Dates: Thursday, April 9 - Saturday, April 11, 2026
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
- Venue: Gallery Tenpyo Naramachi
1-1 Taruicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, 630-8218 (Approx. 7 min walk from Kintetsu Nara Station)
Gallery Website: https://nanbamidousujihall.com/gallery/
- Organizer: Korean Minhwa Association
- Sponsor: Kuretake Co., Ltd.
- Admission: Free
### Company Profile
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This exhibition introduces 'Minhwa', traditional paintings passed down in Korea, to the land of Nara, Japan. Through Minhwa, characterized by its vibrant colors and familiar expressions, we will deliver a world of beauty imbued with Korean lifestyle culture and people's wishes.
The exhibited Minhwa are traditional Korean paintings that have depicted people's wishes for happiness, longevity, and protection from evil with simple yet powerful expressions. Their vivid colors and humorous motifs have fascinated many people across times and borders.
This exhibition will primarily feature works by Minhwa artist Lee Ki-soon (이기순). Including pieces themed around the 'tiger,' which frequently appears in Korean folktales, visitors can view a variety of expressions that fuse the narrative quality unique to Minhwa with a modern sensibility.
Kuretake has supported the development of culture and arts both domestically and internationally through manufacturing that supports the culture of 'writing and drawing' for many years. Through our sponsorship of this exhibition, we aim to support a venue where traditional Korean culture is introduced to Japan and to help ensure that culture is passed down across borders.
### Key Highlights
* Held in 'Nara', a stage for Japan-Korea cultural exchange where Korean culture connects to Japan.
Nara is a place with a history where Japanese culture was formed while absorbing continental culture. Holding this exhibition to introduce traditional Korean painting, Minhwa, in Nara can be seen as an attempt to embody Japan-Korea cultural exchange in the sense that Korean culture is conveyed to Japan.
* 'Tradition x Modern': An update of Korean Minhwa
The exhibition goes beyond classical reproductions. By incorporating designs and compositions suited to modern lifestyles, the exhibition lets you feel the energy of the 'current' Korean art scene.
### Event Outline
- Exhibition Name: A Story of Colors Echoing Through Time: Korean Minhwa Association Exhibition 2026 ~Where Tradition and Modernity Intersect, the World of Korean Beauty~
- Dates: Thursday, April 9 - Saturday, April 11, 2026
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
- Venue: Gallery Tenpyo Naramachi
1-1 Taruicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, 630-8218 (Approx. 7 min walk from Kintetsu Nara Station)
Gallery Website: https://nanbamidousujihall.com/gallery/
- Organizer: Korean Minhwa Association
- Sponsor: Kuretake Co., Ltd.
- Admission: Free
### Company Profile
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