Jeon Eun-ji Reporter
Reporter at HANDMAKER, Korea's craft and handmade-culture magazine, covering exhibitions, design and handmade culture.
Reporter at HANDMAKER (핸드메이커), a Korean magazine devoted to crafts and handmade culture. Covers exhibitions, design and the people who make things by hand.
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The evolution of the pumpkin from a survival crop to a seasonal icon
The pumpkin has evolved from a vital survival crop for indigenous Americans into a global symbol of autumn, appearing in diverse culinary traditions and fine art.
Seongbuk Art Week to turn historic sites into galleries through November 1
The Seongbuk Cultural Foundation is hosting the first 2026 Seongbuk Art Week, an event that turns local alleys, gardens, and historic homes into exhibition spaces to highlight the lives of artists and the region's cultural heritage.
Kang Je-wan and Paideia present somatic sculptures at Gallery Color Beat
Artists Kang Je-wan and Paideia are exploring the relationship between the body and its environment through sculptures made of metal and clay at Gallery Color Beat in Seocho-gu.
Omae Gallery to host Seong Min-woo solo exhibition "Beside" exploring connections in nature
Omae Gallery will host "Beside," a solo exhibition by artist Seong Min-woo that explores the interconnectedness of life through the lens of small grasses.
Jeonbuk Museum of Art to host regional history and Saemangeum exhibitions
The Jeonbuk Museum of Art will host two special exhibitions exploring the relationship between regional art and society, as well as the history of life and development in the Saemangeum area.
![[Reporter's Thought] Music made by AI—is being good enough? Can a singer be something other than a human?](/storage/handmk-global/2026/10/8470cfbd-6e84-43bd-9481-d659ee504b6b-9898df3c-thumb.webp)
[Reporter's Thought] Music made by AI—is being good enough? Can a singer be something other than a human?
At the opening ceremony red carpet of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, unique entrance songs created using AI were played for the stars, sparking both amusement and debate over the appropriateness of the technology at an international film festival.
Lee Ju-ri explores conflicting desires in Visible or Invisible exhibition
Lee Ju-ri’s solo exhibition Visible or Invisible runs through October 25 at Jeonbuk Museum of Art, Seoul Branch. Through overlapping and distorted human figures, the paintings explore the boundary between existence and nonexistence and the conflicting desires to settle and break away.
Paul Kim, Kwon Jin-ah, Kim Chang-wan Band to Perform... 2026 Seoul Music Festival to be Held at Nodeul Island on the 24th
The '2026 Seoul Music Festival' will take place at Nodeul Island in Seoul on the 24th, featuring musicians from various generations and various side programs.
Kim Woo-hyung Unveils New Works 〈OMEN〉 and 〈Sworn〉 at Herald Gallery
Artist Kim Woo-hyung (AartroxX), who works in various fields including fashion and digital art, is presenting his new works 〈OMEN〉 and 〈Sworn〉 at Herald Gallery in Seoul. The two pieces explore the contradictions in human attitudes toward accepting warnings and the process of translating promises into actual actions.
Three-person exhibition "Black Earth, the Breath of Taebaek" by Park No-cheol, Park Jong-ho, and Jeon Je-hun to be held
Photographers Park No-cheol, Park Jong-ho, and Jeon Je-hun, who have used Taebaek, Gangwon Province as their base of work, are holding a three-person exhibition in Seoul. Through photographs recording the environment and forest changes after mine closures and the labor of miners, the exhibition highlights the traces of time and life accumulated in the industrial city of Taebaek.
Exhibition of Design Support Project Achievements at DDP... Eco-friendly Product Experience Event Also Held
The Seoul Metropolitan Government, in collaboration with the Seoul Design Foundation, is hosting the "2026 Seoul Design Industry Spectrum" exhibition and the "2026 Green Chips Seoul Festival" at DDP from the 14th to the 25th. The events showcase the achievements of design support projects, including collaborations with SMEs, sustainable design products, and designs aimed at assisting the socially vulnerable.
Flowers and Strawberries Changed Beyond Glass… Aria Gallery to Hold Kim Ho-seong Solo Exhibition until the 21st
Aria Gallery in Daejeon is hosting a solo exhibition by artist Kim Ho-seong, featuring hyper-realistic paintings that use the refraction of glass to question how we perceive objects and reality.
Yoon Sang-geon Solo Exhibition "Forms of Wishing" to be held at Arian Gallery in Busan
Artist Yoon Sang-geon is holding a solo exhibition titled "Forms of Wishing" at Arian Gallery in Busan, featuring 14 works that reinterpret cultural memories and historical forms through modern craft. The exhibition showcases "Creatures" created using a combination of digital technology and traditional metalworking.
3D Online Art Museum ‘MUSEUM APEIRA’ Opens... Free Viewing Worldwide
MUSEUM APEIRA, a 3D virtual art museum where visitors can move through a space to view artworks, has officially opened. The online museum offers free access via the internet without the need for separate app installations or memberships.
A House Built by a Father and Remembered by a Son… Seongbuk Museum of Art to Hold 《Suh Se-ok · Do Ho Suh: Touch》
The Seongbuk Museum of Art will host a special exhibition titled 《Suh Se-ok · Do Ho Suh: Touch》, featuring the works of Korean painter Suh Se-ok and his son, contemporary artist Do Ho Suh. The exhibition explores how the two artists, connected by a traditional Hanok in Seongbuk-dong, express themes of home, people, and accumulated memories.
![[On-site Sketch] Humans and animals, strange beings making room for each other... Yoon Ye-jin's "Unfamiliar Solidarity"](/storage/handmk-global/2026/10/6d981395-c4b2-45f0-b5af-d4099c4b93fe-fc54ae74-thumb.webp)
[On-site Sketch] Humans and animals, strange beings making room for each other... Yoon Ye-jin's "Unfamiliar Solidarity"
Artist Yoon Ye-jin's solo exhibition "Unfamiliar Solidarity" recently concluded at Gallery Color Beat, showcasing an evolution in her work from self-consolation to exploring the coexistence of different beings.
![[Field Sketch] ‘Another animal inside an animal?’ Painting the coexistence of life with…](/storage/handmk-global/2026/10/6cb2787b-d326-4107-a11f-2f07a30b4850-a3af764b-thumb.webp)
[Field Sketch] ‘Another animal inside an animal?’ Painting the coexistence of life with imagination, Cho Tae-seong's solo exhibition 《Meet at Hana ZOO》 at Hana Bank H.art1
Hana Financial Group is hosting Cho Tae-seong's solo exhibition 《Meet at Hana ZOO》 at the H.art1 complex cultural space in Euljiro, Seoul. The exhibition showcases the artist's exploration of animals and life through various mediums, including painting and media art, as part of the group's support for artists with disabilities.
A Familiar Body Becomes an Unfamiliar Landscape… Gladstone Seoul to Host Seung Ah Paik’s 《Floating Islands》 in November
Gladstone Seoul will host the solo exhibition 《Floating Islands》 by artist Seung Ah Paik, who is based in Pittsburgh, United States, starting November 12. The exhibition introduces 12 new works from the 〈Self Configuration〉 series, which explores the relationship between the body and perspective.
Hangul Day 100th Anniversary Event at Gwanghwamun Square... Exhibitions, Experiences, and Performances Prepared
Gwanghwamun Square will transform into a civic cultural space themed around Hangeul. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Hangul Day, the Seoul Metropolitan Government will host Hangeul exhibitions, hands-on experiences, and Korean language performances at Gwanghwamun Square on the 9th.
'Navigating Life with Ottchil' Moon Art Ground Museum holds Kim Gyeong-won's 《Voyage of the Cell 2026》
Moon Art Ground Museum is hosting Kim Gyeong-won's special invitational exhibition, 《Voyage of the Cell 2026》, which explores the layers of human memory and emotion through traditional Ottchil (lacquerware) techniques. The exhibition features paintings, installations, and video works held at Moon Gallery and Silver Screen.
Urban Afterimages Meet Old Objects… Rani Seoul Hosts Nam Shin-o and Hwang Won-hae’s 《VESTIGES》
Rani Seoul is hosting the two-person exhibition 《VESTIGES》 by artists Nam Shin-o and Hwang Won-hae from the 8th to November 27th. The exhibition explores traces left behind through Hwang Won-hae's paintings of urban landscapes and Nam Shin-o's installations using old objects.
“How do I take the coins out?” The craftwork called the miser's purse, ‘Miser’s purse’
The article explores the history and unique design of the "Miser’s purse," a specialized coin purse used in 19th-century Europe and America. It explains how the purse's structure served practical purposes for securing coins and how its name and usage have been interpreted by researchers.
Between the Scenery Before One's Eyes and the Fingertips… Perigee Gallery Holds Seo Hae-yeong Solo Exhibition 《Pure Sculpture》
Perigee Gallery is hosting Seo Hae-yeong's solo exhibition, 《Pure Sculpture》, starting on the 7th. The exhibition focuses on the fundamental process of sculpture by using mountains, seas, and fog as subjects to explore the relationship between the observer, the object, and the act of creation.
The Time of Clay Layered in a Hanok... Seoul Museum of Craft Art Hosts 《A House Where Time Accumulates》
The Seoul Museum of Craft Art is hosting the exhibition 《A House Where Time Accumulates》 at the Hanok 'Craft Annex' from the 1st to the 29th of this month. Curated by Kwon Sin-ae and featuring ceramic artists Ko Yu-yeon, Moon Hye-ju, and Lee Myeong-jin, the exhibition explores the relationship between the process of layering clay, the human body, and space within a traditional Hanok setting.
The evolution of the pumpkin from a survival crop to a seasonal icon
The pumpkin has evolved from a vital survival crop for indigenous Americans into a global symbol of autumn, appearing in diverse culinary traditions and fine art.
Seongbuk Art Week to turn historic sites into galleries through November 1
The Seongbuk Cultural Foundation is hosting the first 2026 Seongbuk Art Week, an event that turns local alleys, gardens, and historic homes into exhibition spaces to highlight the lives of artists and the region's cultural heritage.
Kang Je-wan and Paideia present somatic sculptures at Gallery Color Beat
Artists Kang Je-wan and Paideia are exploring the relationship between the body and its environment through sculptures made of metal and clay at Gallery Color Beat in Seocho-gu.
Omae Gallery to host Seong Min-woo solo exhibition "Beside" exploring connections in nature
Omae Gallery will host "Beside," a solo exhibition by artist Seong Min-woo that explores the interconnectedness of life through the lens of small grasses.
Jeonbuk Museum of Art to host regional history and Saemangeum exhibitions
The Jeonbuk Museum of Art will host two special exhibitions exploring the relationship between regional art and society, as well as the history of life and development in the Saemangeum area.
[Reporter's Thought] Music made by AI—is being good enough? Can a singer be something other than a human?
At the opening ceremony red carpet of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, unique entrance songs created using AI were played for the stars, sparking both amusement and debate over the appropriateness of the technology at an international film festival.
Lee Ju-ri explores conflicting desires in Visible or Invisible exhibition
Lee Ju-ri’s solo exhibition Visible or Invisible runs through October 25 at Jeonbuk Museum of Art, Seoul Branch. Through overlapping and distorted human figures, the paintings explore the boundary between existence and nonexistence and the conflicting desires to settle and break away.
Paul Kim, Kwon Jin-ah, Kim Chang-wan Band to Perform... 2026 Seoul Music Festival to be Held at Nodeul Island on the 24th
The '2026 Seoul Music Festival' will take place at Nodeul Island in Seoul on the 24th, featuring musicians from various generations and various side programs.
Kim Woo-hyung Unveils New Works 〈OMEN〉 and 〈Sworn〉 at Herald Gallery
Artist Kim Woo-hyung (AartroxX), who works in various fields including fashion and digital art, is presenting his new works 〈OMEN〉 and 〈Sworn〉 at Herald Gallery in Seoul. The two pieces explore the contradictions in human attitudes toward accepting warnings and the process of translating promises into actual actions.
Three-person exhibition "Black Earth, the Breath of Taebaek" by Park No-cheol, Park Jong-ho, and Jeon Je-hun to be held
Photographers Park No-cheol, Park Jong-ho, and Jeon Je-hun, who have used Taebaek, Gangwon Province as their base of work, are holding a three-person exhibition in Seoul. Through photographs recording the environment and forest changes after mine closures and the labor of miners, the exhibition highlights the traces of time and life accumulated in the industrial city of Taebaek.
Exhibition of Design Support Project Achievements at DDP... Eco-friendly Product Experience Event Also Held
The Seoul Metropolitan Government, in collaboration with the Seoul Design Foundation, is hosting the "2026 Seoul Design Industry Spectrum" exhibition and the "2026 Green Chips Seoul Festival" at DDP from the 14th to the 25th. The events showcase the achievements of design support projects, including collaborations with SMEs, sustainable design products, and designs aimed at assisting the socially vulnerable.
Flowers and Strawberries Changed Beyond Glass… Aria Gallery to Hold Kim Ho-seong Solo Exhibition until the 21st
Aria Gallery in Daejeon is hosting a solo exhibition by artist Kim Ho-seong, featuring hyper-realistic paintings that use the refraction of glass to question how we perceive objects and reality.
Yoon Sang-geon Solo Exhibition "Forms of Wishing" to be held at Arian Gallery in Busan
Artist Yoon Sang-geon is holding a solo exhibition titled "Forms of Wishing" at Arian Gallery in Busan, featuring 14 works that reinterpret cultural memories and historical forms through modern craft. The exhibition showcases "Creatures" created using a combination of digital technology and traditional metalworking.
3D Online Art Museum ‘MUSEUM APEIRA’ Opens... Free Viewing Worldwide
MUSEUM APEIRA, a 3D virtual art museum where visitors can move through a space to view artworks, has officially opened. The online museum offers free access via the internet without the need for separate app installations or memberships.
A House Built by a Father and Remembered by a Son… Seongbuk Museum of Art to Hold 《Suh Se-ok · Do Ho Suh: Touch》
The Seongbuk Museum of Art will host a special exhibition titled 《Suh Se-ok · Do Ho Suh: Touch》, featuring the works of Korean painter Suh Se-ok and his son, contemporary artist Do Ho Suh. The exhibition explores how the two artists, connected by a traditional Hanok in Seongbuk-dong, express themes of home, people, and accumulated memories.
[On-site Sketch] Humans and animals, strange beings making room for each other... Yoon Ye-jin's "Unfamiliar Solidarity"
Artist Yoon Ye-jin's solo exhibition "Unfamiliar Solidarity" recently concluded at Gallery Color Beat, showcasing an evolution in her work from self-consolation to exploring the coexistence of different beings.
[Field Sketch] ‘Another animal inside an animal?’ Painting the coexistence of life with imagination, Cho Tae-seong's solo exhibition 《Meet at Hana ZOO》 at Hana Bank H.art1
Hana Financial Group is hosting Cho Tae-seong's solo exhibition 《Meet at Hana ZOO》 at the H.art1 complex cultural space in Euljiro, Seoul. The exhibition showcases the artist's exploration of animals and life through various mediums, including painting and media art, as part of the group's support for artists with disabilities.
A Familiar Body Becomes an Unfamiliar Landscape… Gladstone Seoul to Host Seung Ah Paik’s 《Floating Islands》 in November
Gladstone Seoul will host the solo exhibition 《Floating Islands》 by artist Seung Ah Paik, who is based in Pittsburgh, United States, starting November 12. The exhibition introduces 12 new works from the 〈Self Configuration〉 series, which explores the relationship between the body and perspective.
Hangul Day 100th Anniversary Event at Gwanghwamun Square... Exhibitions, Experiences, and Performances Prepared
Gwanghwamun Square will transform into a civic cultural space themed around Hangeul. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Hangul Day, the Seoul Metropolitan Government will host Hangeul exhibitions, hands-on experiences, and Korean language performances at Gwanghwamun Square on the 9th.
'Navigating Life with Ottchil' Moon Art Ground Museum holds Kim Gyeong-won's 《Voyage of the Cell 2026》
Moon Art Ground Museum is hosting Kim Gyeong-won's special invitational exhibition, 《Voyage of the Cell 2026》, which explores the layers of human memory and emotion through traditional Ottchil (lacquerware) techniques. The exhibition features paintings, installations, and video works held at Moon Gallery and Silver Screen.
Urban Afterimages Meet Old Objects… Rani Seoul Hosts Nam Shin-o and Hwang Won-hae’s 《VESTIGES》
Rani Seoul is hosting the two-person exhibition 《VESTIGES》 by artists Nam Shin-o and Hwang Won-hae from the 8th to November 27th. The exhibition explores traces left behind through Hwang Won-hae's paintings of urban landscapes and Nam Shin-o's installations using old objects.
“How do I take the coins out?” The craftwork called the miser's purse, ‘Miser’s purse’
The article explores the history and unique design of the "Miser’s purse," a specialized coin purse used in 19th-century Europe and America. It explains how the purse's structure served practical purposes for securing coins and how its name and usage have been interpreted by researchers.
Between the Scenery Before One's Eyes and the Fingertips… Perigee Gallery Holds Seo Hae-yeong Solo Exhibition 《Pure Sculpture》
Perigee Gallery is hosting Seo Hae-yeong's solo exhibition, 《Pure Sculpture》, starting on the 7th. The exhibition focuses on the fundamental process of sculpture by using mountains, seas, and fog as subjects to explore the relationship between the observer, the object, and the act of creation.
The Time of Clay Layered in a Hanok... Seoul Museum of Craft Art Hosts 《A House Where Time Accumulates》
The Seoul Museum of Craft Art is hosting the exhibition 《A House Where Time Accumulates》 at the Hanok 'Craft Annex' from the 1st to the 29th of this month. Curated by Kwon Sin-ae and featuring ceramic artists Ko Yu-yeon, Moon Hye-ju, and Lee Myeong-jin, the exhibition explores the relationship between the process of layering clay, the human body, and space within a traditional Hanok setting.