Van Gogh Reborn!

Chapter 205:

The King, the Hero, and the Penguin (3)

The closing ceremony of the Art Nouveau Competition, which started two hours before the end, was broadcasted through 9 platforms, including 36 public broadcasters in 8 languages, YouTube, and JH Cinema.

The camera caught the fireworks that lit up the night sky over the outdoor studio, and then the penguin and duck-shaped boats floating on the Seine.

After the congratulatory performance of the Paris Philharmonic Orchestra, a video introducing the works of the competition was shown, and the scene switched to the closing ceremony hall in the Louvre Museum.

Woojin, who had hosted the event in various media, greeted the audience.

Art Nouveau Competition, which opened a new chapter in art history. For the next two hours, we will look back on what works and stories were there.

The screen showed the statistics related to the Art Nouveau Competition.

The Art Nouveau Competition, which started with the theme of art chosen by the era, was participated by 1,789 artists.

Woojin emphasized his voice.

On the first day, 471,197 visitors visited the Cit Island in person. It was really crowded.

People recalled the first day of the Art Nouveau Competition. The narrow island filled with crowds made the hearts of art lovers beat.

As the French National Art Association and Henri Marso had proposed, they felt that a new era was coming to the art world.

About 12 million people visited the virtual exhibition hall. It was the largest art festival of the 21st century.

The guests at the closing ceremony applauded.

Then, lets invite the people who worked hard to open a new era and hear their stories.

The host Woojin invited the president of the Chevasson Simon Association to the stage.

The president of Chevasson, who was dressed elegantly, greeted the audience.

Artists and visitors who participated in the Art Nouveau Competition. On behalf of the French National Art Association, I would like to thank you.

President Chevasson wiped his sweat with a handkerchief and continued.

The Art Nouveau Competition was successful today thanks to you. It was possible because there were artists who passionately pursued their own aesthetics and those who enjoyed it. I feel embarrassed to give a speech because I prepared this place.

The guests clapped their hands to show their respect to Chevasson Simon.

Actually, I stood here as the president, but many people worked hard to prepare for the Art Nouveau Competition. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the curators who tried to exhibit all the works fairly, especially Michelle Platini, the representative of the Marso Gallery.

The camera caught Michelle Platini.

She, who suddenly received attention, hid her awkwardness with a smile.

President Chevasson looked around the guests and said.

I think you would rather hear the story of Platini, who was in charge of the work, than me talking all the time. How about it?

The people who prepared for the competition cheered for Michelle Platini.

At first, Michelle was reluctant, but when the host came forward, she had no choice but to go up to the stage.

It was a burden for anyone to stand in front of 1.7 million simultaneous viewers.

Michelle smiled awkwardly once and started the story.

I dont know what to say because I came up suddenly.

Michelle took a breath.

The Art Nouveau Competition is really special. I never thought this festival would be possible. Who would have exhibited so many works in one area, put up so much prize money, and handed everything over to the visitors? It would be hard to imagine unless it was someone without a plan.

The camera caught Henri Marso at Michelles words.

There was a small laugh in the audience.

I think this is what art is like. One persons recklessness becomes meaningful to someone else. And the conversation itself becomes precious. The Art Nouveau Competition was a very precious time for me. I understood the participants as I worried about how to exhibit the works. I was happy to see how the visitors enjoyed the competition. I was able to gain strength thanks to that. We, it was really hard.

Michelle! Michelle!

The staff who prepared for the competition with Michelle Platini raised their voices.

We worked hard to exhibit the precious works better, and to make sure there were no neglected works. We sincerely thank the participants and visitors who made our efforts worthwhile.

Michelle Platini omitted the preparation process, but many people could guess from her expression, attitude, and the reaction of the staff.

It was obvious how much they had suffered to prepare for the largest competition in history in a short period of time.

Thats right. The preparation period was less than six months.

They really put their all into it.

Do you think they would work if the Europeans forced them? They did it because they had passion.

Artists should really be grateful to them.

The viewers also remembered how many people had sweated for the Art Nouveau Competition.

Michelle Platini returned to her seat with applause.

Woojin grabbed the microphone again.

The next order is what youve been waiting for. Its also the idea of Michelle Platini, who just gave us a wonderful speech.

The guests cheered loudly.

Thats right. The bounty event. We will give 1,000 euros to 1,000 people who found more than 100 works during the competition period.

As Woojin watched the event, the number of event winners appeared on the center screen.

A total of 3.8 million people participated in the event. Who will be the lucky one to win a thousand euros? Are you ready?

As Woojin signaled, countless IDs appeared on the screen.

The draw will start and the winners will receive a message through the official application of the Arnuvo Contest. You should definitely turn off the notification settings, right?

Woojin, who took some time, mentioned precautions such as invalidating if you do not respond within a week and dragged on.

Just before people started to complain, the draw began and soon a thousand nicknames appeared on the screen one by one.

Ugh.

Chashihyun, who had participated hard in the contest, was disappointed when all the nicknames were announced.

I found a thousand.

Theres still more.

Ko Hun comforted his friend, saying that there was still an event to guess the author.

But they only give a hundred.

The probability was low, no matter how many participants there were.

Then what are you going to do with the prize money? You have a lot of money.

I dont get much allowance.

Ko Hun nodded.

No matter how rich the house was, he thought it would be wrong to have a lot of money from a young age.

Then what are you going to do? Buy paint?

Chashihyun shook his head.

My father buys everything for me now, so Im going to buy stocks. JH Cinema stocks will keep going up, so I can sell them much more expensive when I grow up.

Ko Hun tilted his head.

Meanwhile, it was 10 p.m., the end of the contest.

No one knew what the winning work was since the voting status had been closed an hour ago.

A little before 10 p.m., the Arnuvo Contest was closed. Now we have to reveal what the work chosen by 13 million visitors is.

As Woojin set the mood, Chashihyun grabbed Ko Huns sleeve and shook it.

The top ten works will decorate the special exhibition at the Louvre Museum at the end of this year, and will be exhibited for five years with the support of the French National Art Association.

The participants valued the opportunity to exhibit their works at various exhibitions hosted by the Louvre Museum and SNBA more than the prize money.

It was more helpful for their future activities to increase their recognition and value as artists than to earn one-time income.

Then lets find out from the long-awaited 10th place. Total votes 30,954,127. What will be the work that will lead the new era!

Woojin raised his voice.

Both the guests and the viewers were full of expectations.

They wanted to know as soon as possible who the work and the author who would become the new mainstream through the Arnuvo Contest were.

It will be revealed after the commercial!

The 10th place with a total of 650,036 votes is! The Most Beautiful!

Along with the host Woojins words, a butterfly emerging from a cocoon appeared on the central screen.

It was Fabres <The Most Beautiful>.

He repeated entering and leaving the top ten, but his pure passion seemed to move the audiences hearts.

Fabre jumped up from the other side of the seat.

He was so nervous that he opened his eyes wide and only looked at the screen.

Seeing his father shedding tears of joy for his daughters big prize, he felt happy.

If his mother and father were alive, they would have been happy like that.

Thats amazing. I thought he had a feeling, but at that young age.

Bang Taeho admired.

It was hard to expect that a kid who was only fifteen years old would be in the top ten among the artists who were considered the best.

He has a clear story. Im looking forward to what kind of picture he will draw in the future.

Grandfather also seemed to like Fabre.

It was weird, but the picture was pretty.

Chashihyun also seemed to like it.

By the way, he said he would exchange the insect book, but he didnt know how to contact him.

Fabre went up on stage with a plaque and flowers and stood in front of the microphone.

He was nervous to have so many people in front of him, but his eyes were confident and his attitude was dignified.

Well, Blanche Fabre, the artist. You must be very happy. Please tell us how you feel.

The host Woojin asked for his impression.

He didnt say anything and just looked ahead.

Ha ha. He seems to be so happy that he cant speak. Please give him a round of applause.

At Woojins request, the guests congratulated the young artists achievement again.

Chashihyun and I clapped our hands with our hearts.

I.

Fabre opened his mouth as if he had organized his words.

My goal is Henri Marso. I wont stop until I draw a better picture than him.

Blanche Fabre, who suddenly declared war on Marso, finished her speech without explaining why.

She looked determined, with her mouth tightly closed and her breath steaming.

Ha ha. This is interesting. You have a bold ambition to draw a better picture than Henri Marso, the best painter known. Why did you choose Henri Marso as your goal?

He must be a professional.

Fabre seemed to have more to say.

The bold painter glanced at Woojin and turned her head.

Because hes the coolest.

She was a child who looked deeply into herself and admired Marsos confidence.

Maybe her words of defeating, surpassing, and conquering Marso were expressions of longing.

We cant miss the answer from Marso himself. Can you pass the microphone, please?

One of the staff members ran to hand the microphone to Marso.

Mr. Marso, you heard the most cool compliment from a promising painter. Dont you have to answer?

Woojin asked Marso for an answer. Everyone around him was curious about what he would say to the young painter.

What if he says something weird?

Chasi-hyun whispered anxiously.

No, he wont.

He was a serious person about art, so he would say something nice.

Henri Marso took the microphone.

Artists dont say obvious things.

It felt like a cold wind blew.

The people who expected a warm scene were confused, while Fabre muttered into the microphone.

I really hate him.