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Koreans sparkle at the Goldsmiths Fair

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by Philip Gowman on 15 October, 2009

in Crafts, Design, Exhibition reviews and comment, Koreans in UK, Other exhibitions

The Goldsmith’s Fair is an annual show of some of the best designers and craftspeople in the jewellery and metalwork business, in the livery hall of the City of London’s oldest established guild. Every year, with around 80 stalls to choose from, there is a stunning range of items to view, many of which are [...]

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Getting acquainted with some of Korea’s traditional crafts

19 July 2009 Ceramics
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This week presents the opportunity to catch two exhibitions at the Korean Cultural Centre: the Living Heritage exhibition is just about to close (on 21 July), while the ceramics from Gangjin will be here until 23 July.

In an era of mass productions what has been assembled in the Cultural Centre is a collection of exquisite [...]

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Living Heritage at the KCC

27 June 2009 Ceramics
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An Exhibition of Intangible Heritage Properties produced by twenty-five of Korea’s finest Master Craftsmen and Women. 29 June ~ 21 July 2009
The Korean Cultural Centre proudly announces the upcoming exhibition of Living Heritage at the Korean Cultural Centre UK.
The title Living Heritage is one given by UNESCO that refers to the most fragile of [...]

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Mudang and minhwa

28 February 2009 British Museum
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A write-up of a study day at SOAS and British Museum on 24 Feb 2009. Shamans, Chaekkori, Bojagi and Chogapko all demystified. And, meet the Toilet Spirit.

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Inlaying techniques in Korean craft

7 December 2008 Ceramics
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Peter Corbishley digests the discussion on Korean crafts at the KCC on 2 Dec led by Professor Park Young-sook

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