Jeon Eun-ji Reporter
Reporter at HANDMAKER, Korea's craft and handmade-culture magazine, covering exhibitions, design and handmade culture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Time Accumulated at the Fingertips of Artisans Becomes Art: "2026 National Intangible Heritage Holders’ Works Exhibition" to be Held
The National Intangible Heritage Center will host the "2026 National Intangible Heritage Holders’ Works Exhibition" from the 22nd to October 18th in Jeonju, showcasing the process of tradition being passed down through the works of 102 holders and instructors.
TVs wearing yarn and stopped fans… Savina Museum of Contemporary Art hosts Hwang Jae-won's 《Slowly Connecting》
The Savina Museum of Contemporary Art is hosting "Slowly Connecting: Unfamiliar Transformation of Familiar Objects," an exhibition by emerging artist Hwang Jae-won that reinterprets everyday items through knitting and weaving. The exhibition features mass-produced objects like televisions and fans combined with hand-knitted yarn, blurring their original functions to emphasize form and texture.
Collections from 7 Jeonbuk Museums... "Off-Modern" to be held in Seoul
Seven public museums from the Jeonbuk region will gather their collections in Seoul for a collaborative exhibition titled "Off-Modern." The exhibition aims to move beyond simple introductions of individual collections to present them through a unified theme exploring contemporary society.
‘Enjoy, Stroll, and Meet’: Museum and Art Museum Week to Open Again in Daejeon
The main contents of the '2026 Museum and Art Museum Week' held across the country last May will be showcased again at the 2026 Museum and Art Museum Expo at the DCC starting on the 18th.
Encountering the Time of Joseon at Royal Tombs in Autumn... World Heritage Joseon Royal Tombs Festival to be Held in October
The 7th annual World Heritage Joseon Royal Tombs Festival will take place from October 16 to 25 across 12 different royal tomb sites, featuring musical performances, historical tours, and cultural experiences.
![[Reporter Experience] Sealing Wax: Creating Seals That Remind One of 'Bridgerton'](/storage/handmk-global/2026/10/e0194991-e934-4864-a1f0-022c35103d33-adac74f8-thumb.webp)
[Reporter Experience] Sealing Wax: Creating Seals That Remind One of 'Bridgerton'
A reporter explores the history and modern craft of sealing wax, which was once a practical tool for securing documents and verifying identity, and tries a DIY kit to create decorative seals.
37 Cultural Cities Gather in Miryang for the "2026 National Cultural City Expo"
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with Gyeongsangnam-do and the National Cultural City Council, is hosting the 2026 National Cultural City Expo in Miryang from the 10th to the 13th to share regional cultural resource projects.
Spaces are Created Even After Completion: 《Caring by Design》 to be Held at Culture Station Seoul 284
The special exhibition 《Caring by Design》 will be held at Culture Station Seoul 284 from September 17 to November 1, focusing on the continuous management and maintenance of public spaces as a form of design.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Time Accumulated at the Fingertips of Artisans Becomes Art: "2026 National Intangible Heritage Holders’ Works Exhibition" to be Held
The National Intangible Heritage Center will host the "2026 National Intangible Heritage Holders’ Works Exhibition" from the 22nd to October 18th in Jeonju, showcasing the process of tradition being passed down through the works of 102 holders and instructors.
TVs wearing yarn and stopped fans… Savina Museum of Contemporary Art hosts Hwang Jae-won's 《Slowly Connecting》
The Savina Museum of Contemporary Art is hosting "Slowly Connecting: Unfamiliar Transformation of Familiar Objects," an exhibition by emerging artist Hwang Jae-won that reinterprets everyday items through knitting and weaving. The exhibition features mass-produced objects like televisions and fans combined with hand-knitted yarn, blurring their original functions to emphasize form and texture.
Collections from 7 Jeonbuk Museums... "Off-Modern" to be held in Seoul
Seven public museums from the Jeonbuk region will gather their collections in Seoul for a collaborative exhibition titled "Off-Modern." The exhibition aims to move beyond simple introductions of individual collections to present them through a unified theme exploring contemporary society.
‘Enjoy, Stroll, and Meet’: Museum and Art Museum Week to Open Again in Daejeon
The main contents of the '2026 Museum and Art Museum Week' held across the country last May will be showcased again at the 2026 Museum and Art Museum Expo at the DCC starting on the 18th.
Encountering the Time of Joseon at Royal Tombs in Autumn... World Heritage Joseon Royal Tombs Festival to be Held in October
The 7th annual World Heritage Joseon Royal Tombs Festival will take place from October 16 to 25 across 12 different royal tomb sites, featuring musical performances, historical tours, and cultural experiences.
[Reporter Experience] Sealing Wax: Creating Seals That Remind One of 'Bridgerton'
A reporter explores the history and modern craft of sealing wax, which was once a practical tool for securing documents and verifying identity, and tries a DIY kit to create decorative seals.
37 Cultural Cities Gather in Miryang for the "2026 National Cultural City Expo"
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with Gyeongsangnam-do and the National Cultural City Council, is hosting the 2026 National Cultural City Expo in Miryang from the 10th to the 13th to share regional cultural resource projects.
Spaces are Created Even After Completion: 《Caring by Design》 to be Held at Culture Station Seoul 284
The special exhibition 《Caring by Design》 will be held at Culture Station Seoul 284 from September 17 to November 1, focusing on the continuous management and maintenance of public spaces as a form of design.