Han Collection are thrilled to announce our upcoming exhibition, “Objects for Propriety,” a solo show for the contemplative works of renowned ceramic master Shin Chul. Hosted at the gallery space from 18th April to 11th May 2024, this exhibition promises an immersive journey into the timeless allure and cultural depth of Korean ceramic art. “Objects … [Read More]
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Selected publications
- Hyo Jung Lee: Jeong: The Spirit of Korean Craft and Design, Phaidon 2026
- Beth McKillop, Jane Portal: Precious Beyond Measure: A History of Korean Ceramics, Reaktion Books 2024
- Jeon Seung-chang, Soyoung Lee: Korean Buncheong Ceramics from Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum 2011
- Burglind Jungmann: Life in Ceramics: Five Contemporary Korean Artists, Fowler Museum 2010
- Yong-i Yun: Korean Art from the Gompertz and Other Collections in the Fitzwilliam Museum: A Complete Catalogue tr Roderick Whitfield, Youngsook Pak, Cambridge University Press 2006
Jaejun Lee: The Blue in Pots
Jaejun Lee is a Korean ceramicist who has been living and working in Cardiff since 2018. His porcelain works are a balance of functionality and beauty: meticulous, exquisite, meditations on form and process. His work is centred around the ideas of functionality and beauty, with the aim of enriching and enhancing the user’s everyday life. … [Read More]
Korean crafts at Collect 2024
Collect, now in its 20th year, offers collectors an opportunity to acquire new, museum-quality handcrafted artworks from some of 21st Century’s finest craft talent. As in previous years, there is a strong Korean representation, with five Korea-specialist galleries exhibiting. You will also find individual Korean artists in galleries without a country focus: Gallery Sklo Booth: … [Read More]
From the Earth: Korean ceramic figures, at Han Collection
Throughout Korean history, sculptural works depicting humans and animals have served as more than mere representations of their subjects; they have been vessels of greater significance. Beyond their physical attributes, these sculptures carry narratives, cultural ethos, and societal values, offering glimpses into the intricate tapestry of Korean tradition. For this exhibition, Han Collection presents an … [Read More]
SOAS-OKCHF Workshop on Korean collections in UK institutions
Join us for this workshop hosted by the School of Arts at SOAS. Museum curators, librarians, and academics will share their expertise in managing and utilizing Korean objects in their collections in UK institutions. They will also discuss the collecting histories and practices that have formed and shaped these collections. This workshop is part of … [Read More]
Elegance in Porcelain: Exploring the Legacy of Joseon Dynasty White Ceramics
White porcelain held immense value during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It symbolised not only the Royal family and intellectuals’ pursuit of moderation, dignity, and freedom but also embodied the aspirations and pride of the Joseon people. Furthermore, it served as a potent symbol of Joseon’s power, encapsulating the life, dreams, and pride of its citizens. … [Read More]
Shin Sang-ho: The Mind of a Master, at Han Collection
Shin Sang-ho is a renowned ceramic artist from South Korea who is known for his unique style that combines traditional Korean pottery techniques with contemporary design. Born in 1947 in Gyeonggi Province, Shin Sang-ho studied ceramics at Hongik University in Seoul and has since become one of the most prominent ceramic artists in the country. … [Read More]
Moon Jar: The Untold Story, at Cromwell Place
The Moon Jar is a sculptural form that became an icon in contemporary ceramic history and is celebrated in both the UK and Korea. Echoing the shape of a floating full moon, the traditional white Moon Jar, made from two porcelain hemispheres, dates back to the Joseon Dynasty (14th-19th centuries). Historically the Moon Jar has … [Read More]
Icheon Ceramic by Han Collection, for London Craft Week
Han Collection partners with Icheon Ceramic to bring works of art of exceptional quality and craftsmanship 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 of Crafts and Folk Art. It is home to around 500 … [Read More]
Collect 2023
Collect is always one of the highlights of the early Spring calendar. This year Korean glass artists will be particularly well-represented, with Korea’s Gallery Sklo exhibiting again and a selection of pieces from last year’s International Festival of Glass special exhibition making their way down to London. In addition, Han Collection will be presenting their … [Read More]
Sabal: Playing with Fire – works by Shin Chul and Kim Byung Yeoul, at Han Collection
This exhibition of Korean Tea Bowls will demonstrate the beautiful and diverse forms of Korean ‘Sabal’, as well as the naturally extravagant hues of the hoeryeong glaze. Two artists will participate in this exhibition. Kim Byung-yeoul – a seasoned professor in ceramic art and craft, and Shin Chul – a master potter of teabowls, whom … [Read More]
Korean Blue – new work by Choi Boram, at Cromwell Place
(The) sky in my country Korea is intense blue, and our east sea is so clear and pure that it would dye the fabric into blue – Kim Whan-ki Unlike for Yves Klein, the colour blue was a hue that meant home to the pioneering Korean painter Kim Whan-ki who moved to Paris in the … [Read More]
Transcending Time: Traditional and Contemporary Interpretations of the Moon Jar
The Moon Jar – an iconic image of Korean ceramics. Appreciated by many for its simplicity, serenity, and timelessness. The genesis of the moon jar is attributed to the 17th century. Large, globular jars were first used for storage of sauces, pastes and other culinary items, before being produced by the royal kilns. At the … [Read More]
Exhibition visit: Collect 2022 at Somerset House
After last year’s online-only edition of Collect it was good to get back to a physical show this year. It was also refreshing to see how many artists had taken advantage of the changed circumstances of lockdown to move their work in different directions; and galleries with an established roster of artists also tried to … [Read More]
A Sensory Awakening – the beauty of Korean teabowls
Visiting Collect at Somerset House over the weekend, I got talking to Mr Park Jinsoo of Han Collection who, as in previous years, had a wonderful selection of ceramics from Icheon to show to the public. As I was about to leave, he passed me a handbill for their upcoming exhibition of tea bowls. Details … [Read More]
Korean crafts at Collect 2022
Collect returns to Somerset House later this month. Han Collection will be there with their tempting array of ceramics from Icheon, while Lloyd Choi Gallery represents a broader range of crafts from across the country. In addition, expect to find the occasional Korean artist represented by non Korean specialist galleries: for example: Cube Gallery will … [Read More]