A traveling exhibition will showcase the beauty of crafts, making it accessible to everyone.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Craft and Design Promotion Agency announced on July 3 that they will hold the "Visiting Craft Masterpiece Exhibition" from July 2026 to February 2027.
Most renowned craft exhibitions are typically held in the capital region, including Seoul. Through this exhibition, the government aims to bring high-quality craft works closer to the public by touring 13 locations across the country, including Gangwon, Yeongnam, Chungcheong, Honam, and Jeju.
Curated by four individuals, the exhibition will feature over 600 works created by 104 craft artists from across the nation. The pieces, made from various materials such as wood, ceramics, glass, and metal, showcase unique artistic expressions. The official opening ceremony will take place on July 3 at the Cheonan City Art Museum, after which the exhibition will travel to national and public museums, galleries, and local cultural spaces in 13 locations nationwide.
Each exhibition will focus on different themes. The Gangwon region will feature "Homo Faber/Homo Sapiens," Yeongnam will showcase "Yeongnam Yullyeo," Chungcheong will present "The Masterpiece of Korean Craft," and Honam and Jeju will highlight "Shared Assets," all displaying works from master craftsmen.
Detailed schedules, locations, and viewing information for each exhibition can be found sequentially on the Korea Craft and Design Promotion Agency's website, Instagram, and the respective channels of the exhibition venues.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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