-Includes collaborations with prominent Canadian cultural institutions like the National Film Board and MUTEK, alongside local artists.
-Offers diverse exchange programs, featuring screenings of works by acclaimed Korean convergence artists such as Tae-kyung Yoo and Heung-soon Im.

Spectrum of Humanity: Convergence Art Exhibition Scheduled for Montreal and Ottawa

MONTRÉAL and TORONTO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia and CANMORE, Alberta, Aug. 13, 2025 — Amidst the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, a crucial question arises: what direction is art taking? To delve into creative answers, Korean and Canadian artists will unite for a collaborative project. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea (Minister: Choi Hwi-young), the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE, President: Park Chang-sik), and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (Director: Kim Sung-hee) will jointly present the Korea–Canada Convergence Art Special Exhibition Spectrum of Humanity, taking place in Montréal and Ottawa, Canada, from Monday, August 18 to Saturday, August 23.

This special exhibition, themed “Art in the Age of AI,” is set to feature an international conference, a VR screening, a video art screening and talk show, and an artist exchange workshop. Prominent Canadian cultural institutions, such as the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), Cinéma du Musée, and MUTEK, are confirmed as collaborative partners.

The exhibition officially commences with an international conference in Montréal on Monday, August 18. Soojung YI, curator at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, and Louis-Richard Tremblay, Director of the Innovation Lab at the NFB, are scheduled to co-moderate. This conference aims to explore the evolving landscape of filmmaking and artistic creation in the age of AI.

The session will showcase four prominent media artists from Korea and Canada, notably Tae-kyung Yoo from Korea and Nelly-Ève Rajotte from Canada. They will present and discuss case studies involving artistic collaboration between humans and technology.

An artist exchange workshop is slated for Ottawa from Tuesday, August 19 to Wednesday, August 20, in partnership with major national, public, and private art institutions. This workshop will convene four Korean and five Canadian visual artists, along with two curators from each country, for dialogue and exchange.

Conceived as a platform for sharing contemporary creative practices and artistic concerns in both nations, the workshop also aims to explore tangible prospects for future collaboration.

A screening of seven media art works by five leading Korean artists is scheduled at Cinéma du Musée in Montréal, from Friday, August 22 to Saturday, August 23. This special screening intends to showcase the current state of contemporary media art, which explores new narratives at the intersection of art and technology.

Through this special exhibition, Korea and Canada seek to share emerging practices where technology and art converge, thereby establishing a foundation for sustained exchange and collaborative creation in convergence art.

KOREA X CANADA Cultural Program: Musical <R;Link> Based on the Battle of Kapyong to Debut Internationally in North Vancouver, Canada

As a component of the 2024–2025 Korea–Canada Year of Cultural Exchanges, another significant program will be featured: the inaugural international performance of the original musical <R;Link>, which centers on the Battle of Kapyong. This production is hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, and jointly organized by the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange and Hanyang University (President: Lee Ki-jeong).

Students from the Departments of Theatre at Capilano University, the University of Saskatchewan, and the First Nations University of Canada collaboratively developed and produced the musical.

After its world premiere at CKL Stage in Seoul on July 26–27, the musical is set for its international debut at the BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University in North Vancouver, on August 15 (Friday) and August 16 (Saturday).

The performance narrates the story of two young individuals from diverse cultures and languages who forge a cross-border friendship and unite for peace. Its significance is heightened by the invitation extended to Canadian veterans and their families. This event is anticipated to symbolize the reaffirmation of friendship and peace between Korea and Canada through cultural and artistic expression.

KOFICE Canada Contact: Ryan.lee@jbcom.ca