Media art exhibition celebrates South Korean Constitution values

Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square is currently transformed into a vibrant canvas showcasing the values of the South Korean Constitution through a captivating media art exhibition. The display, projected onto large outdoor screens near the square, commemorates the return of Constitution Day as a public holiday after an 18-year hiatus.

The exhibition, organized by the Jongno District Office, runs from July 14 to July 19. It features specially designed media art that highlights the significance of the Constitution. The artwork is broadcast daily at 17 minutes past the hour, a time chosen to symbolize Constitution Day itself.

Jongno District Office described the project as a special initiative to celebrate the reinstatement of Constitution Day as a public holiday. They aim to immerse the public in the principles and values enshrined in the nation's founding document by turning Gwanghwamun Square into a "giant Constitution canvas."

The initiative provides a unique opportunity for citizens to engage with the Constitution in a modern and accessible format, moving beyond traditional readings to a more experiential understanding through dynamic visual art.

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We prepared this special project to commemorate the return of Constitution Day as a public holiday after 18 years. We have transformed Gwanghwamun Square into a giant 'Constitution canvas' to allow people to experience the values of the Constitution through three-dimensional video.