This exhibition brings together three artists whose practices are deeply rooted in nature. Through their distinct materials, thread, clay, and wood, they explore natural forms and landscapes as recurring motifs that evoke strength, resilience, and quiet reflection. Jung So-yun works with monofilament thread to create fluid, ethereal landscapes that appear to hover in space, capturing … [Read More]
Visual arts, crafts, design, fashion (page 4)
Han Do-hyun: Icheon ceramics exhibition, at Dorich House Museum
Dorich House Museum is delighted to show an exhibition of works by Korean artist Han Do-hyun, a master ceramicist from the city of Icheon, South Korea. Icheon is a UNESCO Creative City for Arts and Folk Art and is home to over 700 studios including Han’s own HanSugBon studio. In recognition of his skill, Han … [Read More]
Park Jieun: Journeys (pt 1), at Pontone Gallery
Within bold sweeps of black ink, entire worlds are hidden. In Park Jieun’s paintings, miniature cityscapes emerge from broad, expressive brushwork – Paris seen through the arc of a gesture, Seoul glimpsed between shadows, New York concealed in the folds of a mark. At first, the compositions appear as pure abstraction. Step closer, and the … [Read More]
Ine Song Canvas Bag Lab: Carry Your Lines
Let Your Memory Travel With You! This KCCUK workshop is about turning your personal memories into lines, and creating a canvas bag that carries your story. Through movement, shape, and colour, we’ll explore how to express emotions and moments. Schedule 10 min — Introduction 40 min — Craft Time Close your eyes for a moment … [Read More]
Temporal Topologies – a two-artist show at AMP Gallery
The first showcase of a long-term, research-based project on the Korean diaspora, Temporal Topologies, is about to open in London. Rooted in field research that began in New Malden — home to London’s Korean community — this exhibition sensorially explores the largely unseen North Korean migrant community through the lens of contemporary artists, Yihwa Kim … [Read More]
Sustainable jewellery-making with Seeun Kim
Join Seeun Kim FRSA for a lecture on traditional Korean jewellery followed by a hands-on sustainable jewellery making workshop. Have you ever heard of Binyeo? ‘Binyeo’ is a traditional Korean hair ornament and originated from the Three Kingdoms of Korea when Silla ladies used them to adorn their hair. ‘Binyeo’ was traditionally made of various … [Read More]
Bongsu Park in Not a House but a Memory, at gallery rosenfeld
gallery rosenfeld presents Not a House but a Memory, a group exhibition featuring nine artists: Rebekka Homann, Anna Pakosz, Lanfranco Quadrio, Sam Llewellyn-Jones, Araminta Blue, Bongsu Park, Maya Silverberg, Martina Cinotti, and Li Ramet. This show brings together artists represented by the gallery alongside emerging voices working across London and Europe. The exhibition reflects gallery … [Read More]
Korea week on the Great British Sewing Bee
In this latest example of Korean culture reaching further and further into our daily lives, the BBC’s popular TV show The Great British Sewing Bee takes Korea as its theme for the 4th round of its latest series. Unusually, they also have a guest judge for this round to help arbitrate between the various creations: … [Read More]
Mieumwanbo: Strolling Through Korean Gardens, at the KCC
The Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present Mieumwanbo: Strolling through Traditional Gardens, in collaboration with the Korea Heritage Service, from 11 September to 14 November 2025. This exhibition explores the philosophy and aesthetics of traditional Korean gardens, shedding light on the harmony between nature and humanity embedded within them. Since ancient times, Korea’s … [Read More]
Shinwook Kim and Yiyoung Song in Archipelagic Memory, at Mokspace
Mokspace is thrilled to announce the opening of a new exhibition – Archipalagic Memory – a group exhibition of five powerful international photographers: Kurt Tong, Moe Suzuki, Shinwook Kim, Yiyoung Song, and Robert Zhao Renhui. All exhibiting artists, in their work, explore memory as fragmented, embodied, and resonant — an archipelago adrift on shared seas … [Read More]
Introducing K-Art Lab: Where Heritage Meets Innovation
In 2025, the Korean Cultural Centre UK proudly launches K-Art Lab — an initiative dedicated to exploring the future of Korean art through immersive and experimental digital media. Discretely housed within the Centre, K-Art Lab is a dedicated exhibition space where visitors can experience Korean cultural heritage through cutting-edge technology. The space features interactive digital … [Read More]
K-Florals: Craft Your Style with Korean Flower Art
Experience the beauty of Korean flower arranging through a hands-on floral design workshop. Celebrate the art of Korean floral design through a hands-on Korean Flower Arrangement Workshop hosted by the Korean Cultural Centre UK. Over two evenings, participants will have the opportunity to learn traditional Korean flower arranging techniques and aesthetics, known for their graceful … [Read More]
Endless Bonds: AI and Korean Heritage
The Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present Endless Bonds: AI and Korean Heritage, an immersive media showcase running from 17 July – 22 August 2025. Organised in collaboration with the National Museum of Korea, this exhibition brings Korean cultural heritage to life through a series of cutting-edge digital experiences. Marking the 80th anniversary … [Read More]
Ga Kook-hyun – Sensible Still Life, at Mokspace
Ga Kook-hyun returns to Mokspace with a solo show inspired by the beauty of ceramics. ‘My work embraces the beauty of emptiness. Through gradual simplification and open spaces, object and void come to acknowledge one another. As the emptiness grows, the presence of the object becomes more intimate, more profound.’ Centred on the idea of … [Read More]
Artist Talk+Performance with Haedong Lee
This year’s theme for SASAPARI’s discussion series ‘K-Art Now’ is Performance Art and Installation Art. Please join 4482 SASAPARI for a captivating artist talk and live performance with Haedong Lee, a London-based interdisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersections of sound, space, and human presence. Lee creates immersive environments using experimental sound objects, electronic instruments, … [Read More]
June culture and craft workshops at the KCC
After the KCCUK’s three creative sessions over the past three months, for June the pace quickens, with six sessions in the space of two weeks: Traditional Craft Workshops 5 June & 6 June 2025, 7:00pm – 9:30pm | Book here Discover the beauty of Korean heritage through hands-on traditional craft making. This two-day workshop offers … [Read More]