Second year of implementation
Based on: Exhibition “Culture and Arts: Join Hands Together” –12th International Art Festival, Geoje, Haegeumgang Theme Museum, Korea du Sul, 2026
23 countries involved. 4 continents. 66 participants (30 artists, 31 poets, 5 commentators). 15 institutions.
The “Creative Synergia” project
(Synergia Criativa)
The project integrates a strong pedagogical and cultural aspect, seeking to bring art and literature closer to society in general and to the school and academic public. Through collaboration with municipal libraries, schools, and cultural institutions, the aim is to encourage contact with different forms of artistic expression, stimulate creativity, and promote a taste for poetry and visual arts. Also, to encourage the various artistic talents of each individual.
With this initiative, the Synergia Criativa (Creative Synergy) project aims not only to value contemporary art and poetry, but also to bring cultures closer together, stimulate creativity, and promote access to art as a space for unity, diversity, and sharing.
Cristina Maya Caetano
Founder and Coordinator of the Synergia
Criativa Project – Portugal.
Portugal Judge GIAF (10th /1th1/12 th) –
2024 to 2026 – South Korea
Chairman of the Promotion Committee
(2025/2026)-ICAF, South Korea
Under the curatorship of Portuguese jury member Cristina Maya Caetano, a
collective of artists from different Portuguese-speaking countries (Portugal,
Brazil, São Tome and Principe and Mozambique) was formed, whose works,
approved for the “Culture and Arts” event, became part of the Haegeumgang
Theme Museum’s collection.
From this “base” emerges the project “Synergia Criativa” for the second
consecutive time – with 30 artists which proposes a dialogue between painting,
sculpture and drawing with poetry. Each artwork will be accompanied by a
poem, written by authors of various nationalities giving the project a
multicultural and inclusive dimension.
The artworks of the Portugal & Lusophony Team 2026
The artists of the Portugal & Lusophony Team 2026 from: Portugal, Brazil,
Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe, Italy, Slovenia, Scotland and Ukranie.
The poets of the Portugal & Lusophony Team 2026 from: Portugal, Brazil,
Mozambique, Sao Tome and Príncipe, Angola, Cuba, Nicaragua, Peru, Greece,
Spain, Italy, Nigeria and England.
The Commentators from: Portugal, India, Croatia, India, Poland. They are tors
from different professions, linked to arts and culture, who give their opinion, in prose,
about the importance of this project for society and the world.
Partnerships – Institutions, Businesses, Schools, Magazines of: South Korea,
Portugal, Mozambique, Brazil, Israel, Argentina, Spain, Italy, Morocco.
Exhibition “Culture and Arts: Join
Hands Together” –12th International
Art Festival, Geoje, South Korea,2026
Haegeumgang Theme Museum, South Korea.
Director Yu Cheon Eob
Haegumgang Theme Museum/Yukyung Art Museum
ICAF – International Culture and Arts
South Korea
Heidi Fosli
Chairman of the Jury, GIAF (10 th/11th /12 th) – 2024 to 2026
Vice Chairman, ICAF – International Culture and Arts
South Korea
