New Delhi, June 18: The Korean Cultural Centre organised the contemporary art exhibition ‘Aqua Paradiso’ in New Delhi. The exhibition re-examined water through visual art.
The exhibition was inaugurated on June 16, 2026, and will remain open to visitors until August 19, 2026.
The opening ceremony was attended by several distinguished guests, including H.E. Lee Seong-ho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India; Dr Sanjeev Kishor Goutam, Director General, National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA); Park Sang-hee, Director of the National Asian Culture Center Foundation; Sudhanshu Mittal, President of the Kho-Kho Federation of India; Kalicharan Gupta, Indian artist; Manisha Swami and Deputy Director General, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
‘Aqua Paradiso’ is part of the ‘Touring K-Arts’ programme supported by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism along with Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange. Following exhibitions in Austria and Italy in 2025, the show will be presented in Delhi as its first touring exhibition in Asia this year.
Lee Seong-ho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India, says, “What makes this exhibition especially meaningful is that this way of seeing water is deeply shared by both Korea and India. In both our cultures, water is not only valued for its utility, but for its spiritual and symbolic significance. In India, as I understand, water holds deep spiritual and cultural significance. From purification rituals and sacred offerings to the belief that a holy dip in the Ganges can purify the soul, water remains deeply embedded in the daily life of Indian households. In this sense, ‘Aqua Paradiso’ is not only an exhibition of Korean contemporary art, but also a meaningful platform for dialogue and connection between Korea and India through art.”
Hwang Il Yong, director, Korean Cultural Centre India, said, “Through this exhibition, I hope the people of our two countries, united by shared cultural values and a deep respect for nature – particularly water – will deepen their understanding of one another’s cultures and further strengthen their friendship.”