Albano Hernandez: Horanggasy Residency

Albano Hernández has been awarded a residency at Horanggasy Creative Studios in Gwangju, South Korea.

Located in the hub of Yangnim-dong’s historical site, Horanggasy Creative Studio provides a multidisciplinary artist-in-residence program annually with the purpose of supporting young artists (both domestic and international) as well as contributing to the local community. The program is held in a building that was once used as private housing for the Missionaries in 1904. During their time here, the Missionaries played a pivotal role in the modernization of Gwangju through the works such as women’s rights, medical care, and education. Gwangju is also considered the home of Korean art, thus Asia’s first and most prestigious international contemporary art exhibition called “Gwangju Biennale” has been held here since 1995. Additionally, Korea’s largest cultural and artistic complex called Asia Culture Center is located nearby the Studio.