June-August 2024　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

9AM-4PM　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Korean Cultural Centre SA

267 Waterkloof Road, Brooklyn, Pretoria

In commemoration of the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit (June 4-5), the Korean Cultural Centre presents the Ecological Environment Special Exhibition, BANDI WALK: One Step Closer to Our Earth. ‘Bandi’, the Korean word for firefly, symbolizes purity of nature. This exhibition features thought-provoking works from the National Asian Cultural Center in Korea alongside innovative pieces by renowned and emerging South African artists. Blending contemporary installation and media art, the exhibition addresses critical topics of the environment, climate, and the natural world.

BANDI WALK, signifies the first cooperation where the visual arts of Korea and South Africa come together, highlighting their joint efforts to address global problems and promote two-way cultural exchange. Climate scientists predict a new era where the rise in average global temperatures will spiral out of human control, bringing a bleak future for humanity's survival. The term "Anthropocene," indicating that human activity has become the decisive factor in the Earth's environmental changes, is relevant here.

This exhibition provides a perspective on the Earth's past, present, and future. It aims to recall the richness of our ecosystems, highlight the current crisis of the planet, and reflect on our responsibilities and roles in overcoming the climate crisis. BANDI WALK creates a platform for bilateral cultural exchange, fostering cultural understanding and cooperation between Korea and South Africa.

• Dates: 3 June-30 August 2024

• Time: 9AM-4PM (closed during 12PM-1PM)

• Venue: Korean Cultural Centre SA

• Address: 267 Waterkloof Road, Brooklyn, Pretoria

• Admission: Free

*The exhibition is closed on weekends and public holidays.

ARTISTS

South Korea

UM Along

CHOI Ji-ii

LEE Jo-heum

LIM Yonghyun

AABB (SEOK Jae-won, KIM Minjae, & KOO Jaeun)

YOO Ye-jin, LIM Hyeonji, & KANG Jeon-yun

CHOI Yeoleum

YANG Hyeonseo

JANG Seung-wook

South Africa

Ashleigh Tumelo Machete AKA “Joburg Ash”

Lungiswa Gqunta

Andrea du Plessis

Chrisel Attewell

WORKS displayed