Korean crafts at Collect 2025

As spring approaches, Collect — the leading international art fair for contemporary craft and design — looks forward to welcoming visitors to the stunning neo-classical rooms of Somerset House in central London, for a five-day celebration of international contemporary craft and design. Presented by Crafts Council, and recognised as being at the forefront of the contemporary craft movement, this year marks the 21st edition of the art fair.

As in previous years, there is plenty of Korean talent on show, with five Korea specialist galleries, and (listed at the bottom of this page) Korean artists included in the roster of generalist galleries.

Gallery Sklo

Somerset House SOUTH WING, S3 | page on Collect website

Founded in 2003, Gallery Sklo is Korea’s first gallery specialising in contemporary glass art, fostering new collectors by integrating glass into the contemporary art scene. The gallery’s vision is now expanding to include works by artists who focus on materials beyond glass. In 2025, Gallery Sklo will showcase works by five Korean glass artists alongside two metal artists and one textile artist. They include Lee Taehoon, Park Sunghoon and Lee Jaiik, whose works were collected by the V&A at the 2023 and 2024 Collect art fairs, as well as Choi Hyesook, Kim Kira, Chung Sukyung, and Kim Yongjoo, all of whom garnered significant attention. Newcomer Ko Hyejeong will also be part of the exhibition.

Artists

Hyesook Choi (glass) | Sukyung Chung (glass) | Kira Kim (glass) | Yongjoo Kim (mixed media) | Hyejeong Ko (metal) | Jaiik Lee (metal) | Taehoon Lee (glass) | Sunghoon Park (glass)

Siat Gallery

Somerset House WEST WING, W9 | page on Collect website

Siat Gallery, founded in 2019 by Jeannie H. Lee, is a distinguished destination for contemporary craft and art jewellery based in Seoul, South Korea. Specialising in representing exceptional Korean artists such as Junsu Kim, Joo Hyung Park, and Sooyeon Kim, the gallery is committed to showcasing innovative designs and celebrating the artistry of fine craftsmanship. Inspired by its name, which means ‘seed’ in Korean, Siat Gallery fosters creativity and nurtures emerging and established artists, cultivating their unique visions. The gallery participates in prestigious art fairs and events worldwide, promoting Korea’s rich artistic heritage to a global audience.

Artists

Minyeol Cho (fibre) | Hoyeon Chung (jewellery, fibre) | Junghoo Kim (jewellery, mixed media) | Junsu Kim (leather) | Sooyeon Kim (jewellery, paper) | Honggu Park (wood) | Joo Hyung Park (jewellery, wood)

Lloyd Choi Gallery

Somerset House EAST WING, E6 | page on Collect website

Lloyd Choi Gallery is an international art gallery representing pioneering and established contemporary craft artists, alongside emerging talents from South Korea who blur the boundaries between art, craft and design. For Collect 2025, the gallery proudly presents a curated selection of works by seven exceptional Korean artists. Among them is Minwook Kim, a Loewe Craft Prize finalist, showcasing poetic woodwork, and Sora Lee, an internationally acclaimed textile artist, unveiling a new masterpiece that reinterprets Korean textile traditions. Returning artists Hyun-ju Kim and Bo-ram Choi will present exclusive museum-quality works created specifically for Collect. Kim’s refined mother-of-pearl metalworks and Choi’s sculptural ceramics embody the perfect blend of traditional techniques and contemporary design.

Artists

Bo-ram Choi (ceramics) | Hyun-ju Kim (metal and mother-of-pearl) | Min-wook Kim (wood) | Hye-Young Kwak (ceramics) | So-ra Lee (textiles) | Mok-su (wood) | Sung-wook Park (ceramics) | Yusun Won (ceramics) | Ju-cheol Yun (ceramics)

Han Collection

Somerset House WEST WING, W13 | page on Collect website

Han Collection was founded in London in 2006 with the aim of bringing exceptional Korean contemporary art and antiques to an international audience. Under the direction and curation of its founder, Jinsoo Park, Han Collection regularly holds exhibitions at its gallery in Bloomsbury, and sources important institutions such as the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. Through its commitment and expertise, it presents exceptional Korean art and antiques that express an authentic vision, superb craftsmanship and an intellectual engagement with its audiences worldwide.

Artists

Sang-wook Huh (ceramics) | Sam-yong Hwang (lacquer) | Young-jun Kang (ceramics) | Jin-kyu Kim (ceramics) | Kyung-nam Kim (ceramics) | Kyu-tae Kim (ceramics) | Sang-man Kim (ceramics) | Chang-hwa Lee (ceramics) | Dong-sik Lee (ceramics) | Eun-bum Lee (ceramics) | Jeong-yong Lee  (ceramics) | Sung-wook Park (ceramics) | Young-ho Park (glass) | Sang-ho Shin (ceramics) | Si-hyeong Woo (ceramics)

Icheon Ceramic by Han Collection

Somerset House WEST WING, W13 | page on Collect website

Han Collection is proudly partnering with Icheon Ceramic to bring Korean works of art of exceptional quality to the UK. Icheon is a small city to the south-east of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Since 2010, it has been designated as a UNESCO City for Arts and Folk Art. It is home to over 700 studios where Korean ceramic artists tirelessly pursue beauty through combining ancient techniques and modern sensibilities.

Artists

Do-hyun Han (ceramics) | Seong-bae Jang (ceramics) | Chang-seop Kim (ceramics) | Ji-hye Kim (ceramics) | Jong-young Kim (ceramics) | Ju-young Kim (ceramics) | Moon-kyung Kim (ceramics) | Pan-ki Kim (ceramics) | Soon-sik Kim (ceramics) | Sung-geuk Kim (ceramics) | Han-ah Lee (metal) | Sang Wook Lee (ceramics) | Yong-hwan Na (ceramics) | Seon-min Park (glass) | Sung-geuk Park (ceramics) | Chul Shin (ceramics) | Su-yeon Shin (ceramics) | Eun-joo Woo (ceramics) | Jeom-mo Yang (lacquer)

Artists in other galleries