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See, Hear, and Directly Experience Intangible Heritage: Gyeonggi Intangible Heritage Festival Held in Gapyeong

Gyeonggi Province will hold the 28th Gyeonggi Intangible Heritage Festival at the Gapyeong Culture and Arts Center from October 16 to 18. The festival features performances, exhibitions, and hands-on programs involving holders and successors of Gyeonggi Province's intangible heritage.

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Korea Heritage Service Opens Seokguram Special Exhibition and National Heritage Visit Campaign in Paris

The Korea Heritage Service launched the "A Thousand Years of Buddhist Art's Mystery: Seokguram" special exhibition and the "Korea on Stage in Paris" campaign in Paris, France, to celebrate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France.

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The wood grain of old Hanok meets the grain of denim: Jo Min-yeol solo exhibition 《Silence of Layers: A New Order Built by What Has Disappeared》

Jo Min-yeol's solo exhibition, "Silence of Layers: A New Order Built by What Has Disappeared," will be held at the Yi Seung-eop House in Samgak-dong from October 6 to 25. The exhibition features craft works reconstructed from discarded denim fragments, showcasing the intersection of traditional Hanok wood grain and the texture of denim.

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[Field Sketch] 2026 Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale ⑤ The Diverse History and Formative Spectrum of Korean Ceramics, "Unfamiliar Traditions" Exhibition

The "Unfamiliar Traditions" exhibition, a collaboration between the Gyeonggi Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art and Jiwooheon, explores lesser-known Korean ceramic traditions through the works of six artists. The exhibition connects professional museum curation with the art market by utilizing both a museum space and a traditional Hanok gallery.

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National Museum of Korea to host 'Conversation with a Curator' in October

The National Museum of Korea will operate exhibition commentary programs every Wednesday in October during its night opening hours. Participants can explore major themes from prehistoric and ancient times to Joseon and the Korean Empire, including the special exhibition "Our Dining Table," alongside curators.

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MU:DS exports approximately $110,000 abroad... also to be seen at the British Museum

The National Museum Foundation of Korea's museum goods brand, MU:DS, has exported approximately $110,000 worth of products in connection with the special exhibition featuring BTS's RM at SFMOMA. The brand will also expand its presence in North America and Europe by showcasing products at the British Museum in October.

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[Field Sketch] Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026 ④ Excellent works that inherit and modernize the tradition of Korean ceramics, 《Beautiful Korean Ceramics Competition》

The 《Beautiful Korean Ceramics Competition》, held at the Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum in Gwangju until November 1, showcases the potential for traditional Korean ceramics to lead to future creations. This year's seventh competition features 37 selected works from 254 entries, ranging from traditional techniques to modern explorations of form and material.

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From Art Museums to Local Attractions... Jeonbuk Museum of Art Operates Honam Tourism and Culture Week Art Tour

The Jeonbuk Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Tourism Industry Division of Jeonbuk State, will conduct the "Honam Tourism and Culture Week Art Tour" from October 1 to 30. The tour offers a 2-day, 1-night itinerary connecting major art spaces and historical sites across Jeonbuk, Jeonnam, and Gwangju.

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[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.

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[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.

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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.

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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.

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[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.

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[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.

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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.

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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.

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Exploring the Temporal Gap Between Reality and Photographic Representation: Min Byung-hun Solo Exhibition 《BETWEEN FORMS》

FUJIFILM Korea is hosting a solo exhibition by master Korean black-and-white photographer Min Byung-hun titled 《BETWEEN FORMS》 from the 18th to December 20th. The exhibition is held simultaneously at two locations, Particle and House of Photography, featuring landscape and portrait works respectively.

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Back Together After 22 Years... Special Exhibition of Wooden Seated Arhat Statues of Seogosa Temple at Jeonju National Museum

The Jeonju National Museum, in collaboration with the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism's Seogosa Temple, is holding a special exhibition titled "Return to the Temple Grounds: Arhats of Seogosa Temple in Jeonju" from September 16 to November 29. The exhibition brings together the Wooden Seated Arhat Statues of Seogosa Temple, which were scattered following a theft in 2004, to showcase the characteristics of late Joseon Buddhist sculpture and the significance of Arhat worship.

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[Field Sketch] Unexpected Encounters and Records of 26 Teams Touching Summer: 《To Our Summer》 Exhibition

The Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art is hosting the exhibition 《To Our Summer》, featuring 26 teams of young artists recognized for their potential in the contemporary art scene, running until the 27th. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of media, including painting, sculpture, installation, media, furniture, architecture, ceramics, design, textiles, and performance.

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[On-site Sketch] An Artistic World Made of Hangeul Offers Only Answerless Freedom, 《Hangeul Creativity, Jiphyeonjeon》 Exhibition

The exhibition 《Hangeul Creativity, Jiphyeonjeon》 is being held at the MG Hwaseong Saemaul Geumgo Woori-dongne MG Gallery until October 8, featuring the creative works of artist ZiBEZI. The artist reinterprets the formative beauty of Hangeul to convey messages of connection and coexistence among all living beings.

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[Press Conference] A World of Ceramics Crafted by Earth and Soil from Human Hands: 《2026 Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale》 to Open

The 13th Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale will be held across Gyeonggi Province from September 18 to November 1, 2026, featuring the theme "Earth Makes" to explore the relationship between nature and human creation.

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30 Years of Game 'The Kingdom of the Winds' Narrative Reinterpreted through Traditional Crafts... 15 Works Exhibited at Gyeongbokgung Palace

The Korea National University of Cultural Heritage, in collaboration with the Nexon Foundation and Nexon Korea, is hosting the "BORDERLESS: The Wind of Irip, Connecting Tradition" exhibition at Gyeongbokgung Palace to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the game 'The Kingdom of the Winds'.

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