25 articles · Customizing

PODO Museum presents "How Are the Things That Sway?" at Seonhyewon

PODO Museum is presenting "How Are the Things That Sway?", the second art project in its Seonhyewon series, featuring works by three female artists who use everyday materials.

Inside the Exhibition

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.

Features

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.

Inside the Exhibition

Arko Art Center exhibition re-examines Korean contemporary art trends

The Arko Art Center is hosting a special exhibition titled "The Collection: Scenes of the Times," featuring 70 works by 60 artists to showcase the evolution of Korean contemporary art. The exhibition utilizes the museum's collection, built since its opening in 1974, to trace artistic trends and the museum's historical role.

Inside the Exhibition

Shin Mi-kyung's 10-year artistic evolution on display at AOD Museum

The AOD (Art Of Dalim) Museum is hosting Shin Mi-kyung's solo exhibition, "Becoming Stone : From the Remains," which features the first domestic unveiling of her "Megalith" series.

Inside the Exhibition

[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.

Opinion & Column

[On-site Sketch] Joseon's White, Embracing Diverse Existences: "Joseon Spatial Aesthetics: The Order of White" Exhibition

The "Joseon Spatial Aesthetics: The Order of White" exhibition, part of the 2026 Autumn Royal Culture Festival's Changdeokgung craft exhibition, was held at Huijeongdang in Changdeokgung Palace for five days from the 7th to the 11th. The exhibition explores the aesthetic consciousness of Joseon spaces against the backdrop of Huijeongdang, a space where traditional architecture and modern elements coexist.

Inside the Exhibition

[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.

Inside the Exhibition

[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.

Inside the Exhibition

[Field Sketch] The journey of an artist who viewed all existence as a single life: Seoul Museum's special exhibition for the 30th anniversary of Lim Jik-soon's passing, 《I Want to Paint the Inner World》

Seoul Museum is holding a special exhibition titled 《I Want to Paint the Inner World》 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the passing of Lim Jik-soon in 2026. The exhibition showcases his life and artistic world through approximately 80 oil paintings and various other works.

Inside the Exhibition

[On-site Sketch] Looking back at 20 years of the pioneer of Korean art toy culture... Coolrain solo exhibition 《ART TOY : PIECES of COOLRAIN》

Artpize is holding the solo exhibition 《ART TOY : PIECES of COOLRAIN》 by Coolrain until November 22 as its first exhibition to celebrate its opening. The exhibition multidimensionally highlights the creative world of Coolrain, who has been active for over 20 years, through finished works, production processes, and archival materials.

Inside the Exhibition

“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.

Features

[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.

Inside the Exhibition

[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.

Inside the Exhibition

[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.

Inside the Exhibition

[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.

Inside the Exhibition

[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.

Inside the Exhibition

[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.

Inside the Exhibition

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."

Features

[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.

Inside the Exhibition

[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.

Inside the Exhibition

[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.

Inside the Exhibition

[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.

Reporter Diary

[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.

Inside the Exhibition