![[Field Sketch] 2026 Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale ③ The Tradition and Present of Korean Ceramics…](/storage/handmk-global/2026/10/10405e53-4191-42cc-9144-d4fc12c6e3b2-18a200e3-thumb.webp)
[Field Sketch] 2026 Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale ③ The Tradition and Present of Korean Ceramics Created by the Hands of Masters: "Ceramic Masters of Our Time" Special Exhibition
The Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum in Gwangju is hosting the "Ceramic Masters of Our Time" special exhibition until November 1, showcasing the succession of traditional ceramics and their potential for expansion into the future ceramics industry.
![[Field Sketch] Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026 ② Surveying the Trends and Diverse Works of…](/storage/handmk-global/2026/10/993f8493-7de4-48fb-84e1-80cb669c5633-8bb5163e-thumb.webp)
[Field Sketch] Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026 ② Surveying the Trends and Diverse Works of Contemporary Ceramics Worldwide: 《International Competition》
The International Competition, held at the Gyeonggi Museum of Ceramic Art in Icheon until November 1, showcases contemporary ceramics from around the world. This 13th edition features 58 selected works from 1,050 artists across 77 countries, ranging from traditional vessels to sculptures and installations.
National Women's History Exhibition Hall holds permanent exhibition "Voices" highlighting Korean women's human rights movements
The National Women's History Exhibition Hall is hosting "Voices," a permanent thematic exhibition that traces the expansion of women's rights in Korean society through historical records and contemporary art. The exhibition explores themes of patriarchy, labor, and gender violence until May 31, 2027.
![[On-site Sketch] Re-weaving Past Times and Memories with Warm Knitting, Hwang Jae-won's 《Connecting…](/storage/handmk-global/2026/10/9977ab9b-6100-4ca7-8ad4-e947975824d5-134bf176-thumb.webp)
[On-site Sketch] Re-weaving Past Times and Memories with Warm Knitting, Hwang Jae-won's 《Connecting Slowly: The Unfamiliar Transformation of Familiar Objects》
Artist Hwang Jae-won is holding a solo exhibition titled 《Connecting Slowly: The Unfamiliar Transformation of Familiar Objects》 at the Savina Museum of Contemporary Art, using knitting to re-examine time and memories through transformed everyday objects.
Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture to host exhibitions, lectures, and tours from autumn to winter
The Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture will host various programs, including the 18th Seoul Architecture Festival and a special exhibition by the Danish architecture group BIG, from September to February. The programs include lectures, urban architecture tours, and educational sessions for children and families.
From Reading Characters to Visual Conversation... Geum Bo-seong Presents the Formative Beauty of Hangul Abroad
Artist Geum Bo-seong is taking his "Sowing" series, which transforms Hangul characters into visual elements, to the international stage through an invitation to the 79th ANAF Salon in Saint-Mandé, France.
The original artifact of the '2026 National Museum of Korea Costume Play' grand prize winner, <Carp-shaped White Porcelain Water Dropper>, to be on display for one month
The National Museum of Korea is displaying the Joseon Dynasty white porcelain artifact that inspired the grand prize winner of the '2026 National Museum of Korea Costume Play'. Visitors can compare the participant's costume reinterpretation with the actual artifact.
![[Field Sketch] Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026 ① A creative journey made by clay and the Earth, the "Earth Makes" exhibition](/storage/handmk-global/2026/10/6ef72930-ffbb-4da1-a0aa-9c9ce3c08798-f7f70a32-thumb.webp)
[Field Sketch] Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026 ① A creative journey made by clay and the Earth, the "Earth Makes" exhibition
The Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026, themed "Earth Makes," is being held across Gyeonggi Province, including Icheon, Gwangju, and Yeoju, until November 1. The main exhibition at the Gyeonggi Museum of Ceramic Art explores ceramics as a living medium shaped by the collaborative forces of nature and human creativity.
Sparkling from Objects to Our Homes, Bedazzling & Gemmaxxing
The trend of decorating everyday items with sparkling embellishments is expanding from personal accessories to home decor through "Bedazzling" and "Gemmaxxing."
Looking Again at What Noise Has Hidden… Faction to Hold 《Only Silence Does Not Betray, part. 2》
Faction will host the group exhibition 《Only Silence Does Not Betray, part. 2》 from October 3 to 18, featuring artists Lee Su-jin, Human Infrastructure, and Yoo Se-eun. Curated by Yoon Tae-gyun, the exhibition uses painting, video, and installation to re-examine existence and structures that are easily overlooked amidst an overflow of information.
Artist Jeong Hee-gyeong's Solo Exhibition 'Whispering Light'... Abstract Painting Unveiled Through Light and Color
The solo exhibition 'Whispering Light' by artist Jeong Hee-gyeong is currently being held at the Korean Art Museum in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The exhibition features works that express light and color through painting and media art and will run until November 22.
Familiar homes in unfamiliar colors... Superior Gallery to hold Son Eun-yeong solo exhibition
Superior Gallery will host Son Eun-yeong's solo exhibition, "Here, Where Life Lingers," this October, featuring works that capture everyday spaces like houses, alleys, and gardens.
Gallery T holds YAYO solo exhibition ‘Still Painting’
Gallery T is hosting a solo exhibition by artist YAYO titled ‘Still Painting’ at the Lotte Department Store Dongtan Branch until October 22. The exhibition focuses on the artist's process of layering and erasing colors on canvas rather than the finished result.
Tracing the Trajectory of Creation through 300 Art Toys: Coolrain Archive Exhibition to be Held in October
Arttoy company ARTPIEZ will hold the archive exhibition 《ARTTOY : PIECES of COOLRAIN》 by first-generation Korean art toy artist Coolrain from October 2 to November 22 at ARTPIEZ Gallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The exhibition showcases approximately 300 works and records spanning Coolrain's 20-year creative journey, from initial sketches to final products.
Artist Ahn Chang-hong Opens First US Solo Exhibition 《noon-mool》; Savina Museum of Contemporary Art Continues 30-Year Partnership
Korean contemporary artist Ahn Chang-hong is holding his first solo museum exhibition in the United States, titled 《noon-mool》, at American University's Katzen Arts Center in Washington, D.C. The exhibition features recent paintings, sculptures, and multimedia works exploring history, violence, memory, and the vulnerability of life.
Designer PARKCHOONMOO to Unveil 2027 S/S Collection in Paris… Theme is ‘VOID’
Designer PARKCHOONMOO will present the 2027 S/S collection of his signature line at Galerie Bertrand Grimont in Paris, France, on September 29. The collection explores the theme of 'VOID' through minimal designs, voluminous silhouettes, and structural details inspired by traditional Korean clothing.
LP Gallery to hold Alissa-J special curated exhibition ‘Garden of Childhood’
LP Gallery in Paju is hosting a special curated exhibition titled ‘Garden of Childhood’ by emerging artist Alissa-J, featuring Neo-expressionist paintings based on childhood memories. The exhibition, which began on September 10, will run until October 9.
Park Jin-hwa Re-examines ‘The Clay Figurine Awakened Me’ Atop Black Carbon Fiber
The special exhibition "One Surface, Four Perspectives" is currently being held at Itda Space and Itda Space Small Art Museum, featuring four artists—Park Jun-seok, Park Jin-hwa, Yoo Chang-ho, and Jang Yeong-ae—interpreting carbon fiber fabric as a shared material. Artist Park Jin-hwa explores the intersection of her existing work, "The Clay Figurine Awakened Me," with the unique physical properties of this industrial material.
![[On-site Sketch] Capturing Light, Shadow, and Even Solitude in a Slice of Cake: 《Hyundai Card…](/storage/handmk-global/2026/10/81dbe9bd-42df-43f7-a1c8-fd5c7c803a58-4ff9ec03-thumb.webp)
[On-site Sketch] Capturing Light, Shadow, and Even Solitude in a Slice of Cake: 《Hyundai Card Culture Project 31 Wayne Thiebaud》 Exhibition
Hyundai Card is opening its autumn season with a retrospective of 20th-century representative artist Wayne Thiebaud at DDP in Seoul. This exhibition, running until February 21, 2027, marks the first time Wayne Thiebaud's retrospective is being introduced in Korea.
Vacant Stores on Sharosu-gil to be Filled with Digital Art Created by Residents… 《New-Life Art Radio Shop》 Opens
The Gwanak Cultural Foundation's Smile Education Center will host a pop-up exhibition titled 《New-Life Art Radio Shop》 from September 19 to October 1, transforming vacant commercial spaces in the Sharosu-gil district into a digital art space.
![[On-site Sketch] Cutting, Weaving, and Moving Photos: Beyond Recording to Show New Possibilities…](/storage/handmk-global/2026/10/c323a317-58ea-4ccc-92f0-9a8d00d5c66d-cde0148f-thumb.webp)
[On-site Sketch] Cutting, Weaving, and Moving Photos: Beyond Recording to Show New Possibilities... Group Exhibition "TRANSITION" by Japanese and Chinese Photographers
The group exhibition "TRANSITION" at Gallery Color Beat features five artists from Japan and China exploring the boundaries between reality and images. The exhibition showcases how photography can expand beyond simple documentation into a medium that reconfigures reality and creates new forms.
Art Starting from Earth, 《Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026》 Opens on the 18th in Icheon, Gwangju, and Yeoju
The international art event 《Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026》 will be held for 45 days across Icheon, Gwangju, and Yeoju. Under the theme "Earth Makes," the event explores the creative process of earth, ceramics, and humans through various exhibitions and programs.
Yunnan's Craft and Tea Culture Meet Through Jianshui Purple Pottery and Pu'er Tea... Second Exhibition at 31st Busan Cafe Show
KICCA and Shanghai Qingqi Fengyue Culture Media will hold a special exhibition for Jianshui Purple Pottery at the 31st Busan Cafe Show in Busan. This second domestic exhibition follows a previous event in Seoul and will explore the relationship between the pottery and Pu'er Tea, as well as its material science characteristics.
Reading the Current State of European Graphic Design through Posters: 《100 Beste Plakate 25 D A CH in KR》
An exhibition featuring 100 contemporary posters produced in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland will be held in Seoul. The exhibition offers a chance to examine recent European graphic design works and printing/production methods through original printed posters.
[Field Sketch] 2026 Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale ③ The Tradition and Present of Korean Ceramics Created by the Hands of Masters: "Ceramic Masters of Our Time" Special Exhibition
The Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum in Gwangju is hosting the "Ceramic Masters of Our Time" special exhibition until November 1, showcasing the succession of traditional ceramics and their potential for expansion into the future ceramics industry.
[Field Sketch] Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026 ② Surveying the Trends and Diverse Works of Contemporary Ceramics Worldwide: 《International Competition》
The International Competition, held at the Gyeonggi Museum of Ceramic Art in Icheon until November 1, showcases contemporary ceramics from around the world. This 13th edition features 58 selected works from 1,050 artists across 77 countries, ranging from traditional vessels to sculptures and installations.
National Women's History Exhibition Hall holds permanent exhibition "Voices" highlighting Korean women's human rights movements
The National Women's History Exhibition Hall is hosting "Voices," a permanent thematic exhibition that traces the expansion of women's rights in Korean society through historical records and contemporary art. The exhibition explores themes of patriarchy, labor, and gender violence until May 31, 2027.
[On-site Sketch] Re-weaving Past Times and Memories with Warm Knitting, Hwang Jae-won's 《Connecting Slowly: The Unfamiliar Transformation of Familiar Objects》
Artist Hwang Jae-won is holding a solo exhibition titled 《Connecting Slowly: The Unfamiliar Transformation of Familiar Objects》 at the Savina Museum of Contemporary Art, using knitting to re-examine time and memories through transformed everyday objects.
Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture to host exhibitions, lectures, and tours from autumn to winter
The Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture will host various programs, including the 18th Seoul Architecture Festival and a special exhibition by the Danish architecture group BIG, from September to February. The programs include lectures, urban architecture tours, and educational sessions for children and families.
From Reading Characters to Visual Conversation... Geum Bo-seong Presents the Formative Beauty of Hangul Abroad
Artist Geum Bo-seong is taking his "Sowing" series, which transforms Hangul characters into visual elements, to the international stage through an invitation to the 79th ANAF Salon in Saint-Mandé, France.
The original artifact of the '2026 National Museum of Korea Costume Play' grand prize winner, <Carp-shaped White Porcelain Water Dropper>, to be on display for one month
The National Museum of Korea is displaying the Joseon Dynasty white porcelain artifact that inspired the grand prize winner of the '2026 National Museum of Korea Costume Play'. Visitors can compare the participant's costume reinterpretation with the actual artifact.
[Field Sketch] Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026 ① A creative journey made by clay and the Earth, the "Earth Makes" exhibition
The Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026, themed "Earth Makes," is being held across Gyeonggi Province, including Icheon, Gwangju, and Yeoju, until November 1. The main exhibition at the Gyeonggi Museum of Ceramic Art explores ceramics as a living medium shaped by the collaborative forces of nature and human creativity.
Sparkling from Objects to Our Homes, Bedazzling & Gemmaxxing
The trend of decorating everyday items with sparkling embellishments is expanding from personal accessories to home decor through "Bedazzling" and "Gemmaxxing."
Looking Again at What Noise Has Hidden… Faction to Hold 《Only Silence Does Not Betray, part. 2》
Faction will host the group exhibition 《Only Silence Does Not Betray, part. 2》 from October 3 to 18, featuring artists Lee Su-jin, Human Infrastructure, and Yoo Se-eun. Curated by Yoon Tae-gyun, the exhibition uses painting, video, and installation to re-examine existence and structures that are easily overlooked amidst an overflow of information.
Artist Jeong Hee-gyeong's Solo Exhibition 'Whispering Light'... Abstract Painting Unveiled Through Light and Color
The solo exhibition 'Whispering Light' by artist Jeong Hee-gyeong is currently being held at the Korean Art Museum in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The exhibition features works that express light and color through painting and media art and will run until November 22.
Familiar homes in unfamiliar colors... Superior Gallery to hold Son Eun-yeong solo exhibition
Superior Gallery will host Son Eun-yeong's solo exhibition, "Here, Where Life Lingers," this October, featuring works that capture everyday spaces like houses, alleys, and gardens.
Gallery T holds YAYO solo exhibition ‘Still Painting’
Gallery T is hosting a solo exhibition by artist YAYO titled ‘Still Painting’ at the Lotte Department Store Dongtan Branch until October 22. The exhibition focuses on the artist's process of layering and erasing colors on canvas rather than the finished result.
Tracing the Trajectory of Creation through 300 Art Toys: Coolrain Archive Exhibition to be Held in October
Arttoy company ARTPIEZ will hold the archive exhibition 《ARTTOY : PIECES of COOLRAIN》 by first-generation Korean art toy artist Coolrain from October 2 to November 22 at ARTPIEZ Gallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The exhibition showcases approximately 300 works and records spanning Coolrain's 20-year creative journey, from initial sketches to final products.
Artist Ahn Chang-hong Opens First US Solo Exhibition 《noon-mool》; Savina Museum of Contemporary Art Continues 30-Year Partnership
Korean contemporary artist Ahn Chang-hong is holding his first solo museum exhibition in the United States, titled 《noon-mool》, at American University's Katzen Arts Center in Washington, D.C. The exhibition features recent paintings, sculptures, and multimedia works exploring history, violence, memory, and the vulnerability of life.
Designer PARKCHOONMOO to Unveil 2027 S/S Collection in Paris… Theme is ‘VOID’
Designer PARKCHOONMOO will present the 2027 S/S collection of his signature line at Galerie Bertrand Grimont in Paris, France, on September 29. The collection explores the theme of 'VOID' through minimal designs, voluminous silhouettes, and structural details inspired by traditional Korean clothing.
LP Gallery to hold Alissa-J special curated exhibition ‘Garden of Childhood’
LP Gallery in Paju is hosting a special curated exhibition titled ‘Garden of Childhood’ by emerging artist Alissa-J, featuring Neo-expressionist paintings based on childhood memories. The exhibition, which began on September 10, will run until October 9.
Park Jin-hwa Re-examines ‘The Clay Figurine Awakened Me’ Atop Black Carbon Fiber
The special exhibition "One Surface, Four Perspectives" is currently being held at Itda Space and Itda Space Small Art Museum, featuring four artists—Park Jun-seok, Park Jin-hwa, Yoo Chang-ho, and Jang Yeong-ae—interpreting carbon fiber fabric as a shared material. Artist Park Jin-hwa explores the intersection of her existing work, "The Clay Figurine Awakened Me," with the unique physical properties of this industrial material.
[On-site Sketch] Capturing Light, Shadow, and Even Solitude in a Slice of Cake: 《Hyundai Card Culture Project 31 Wayne Thiebaud》 Exhibition
Hyundai Card is opening its autumn season with a retrospective of 20th-century representative artist Wayne Thiebaud at DDP in Seoul. This exhibition, running until February 21, 2027, marks the first time Wayne Thiebaud's retrospective is being introduced in Korea.
Vacant Stores on Sharosu-gil to be Filled with Digital Art Created by Residents… 《New-Life Art Radio Shop》 Opens
The Gwanak Cultural Foundation's Smile Education Center will host a pop-up exhibition titled 《New-Life Art Radio Shop》 from September 19 to October 1, transforming vacant commercial spaces in the Sharosu-gil district into a digital art space.
[On-site Sketch] Cutting, Weaving, and Moving Photos: Beyond Recording to Show New Possibilities... Group Exhibition "TRANSITION" by Japanese and Chinese Photographers
The group exhibition "TRANSITION" at Gallery Color Beat features five artists from Japan and China exploring the boundaries between reality and images. The exhibition showcases how photography can expand beyond simple documentation into a medium that reconfigures reality and creates new forms.
Art Starting from Earth, 《Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026》 Opens on the 18th in Icheon, Gwangju, and Yeoju
The international art event 《Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026》 will be held for 45 days across Icheon, Gwangju, and Yeoju. Under the theme "Earth Makes," the event explores the creative process of earth, ceramics, and humans through various exhibitions and programs.
Yunnan's Craft and Tea Culture Meet Through Jianshui Purple Pottery and Pu'er Tea... Second Exhibition at 31st Busan Cafe Show
KICCA and Shanghai Qingqi Fengyue Culture Media will hold a special exhibition for Jianshui Purple Pottery at the 31st Busan Cafe Show in Busan. This second domestic exhibition follows a previous event in Seoul and will explore the relationship between the pottery and Pu'er Tea, as well as its material science characteristics.
Reading the Current State of European Graphic Design through Posters: 《100 Beste Plakate 25 D A CH in KR》
An exhibition featuring 100 contemporary posters produced in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland will be held in Seoul. The exhibition offers a chance to examine recent European graphic design works and printing/production methods through original printed posters.