Korean Cultural Centre UK to Present 'The Unclassified' Group Exhibition in 2026
The Korean Cultural Centre UK will host "The Unclassified," a group exhibition running from September 25 to November 30, 2026. Featuring four artists—Meekyoung Shin, Ayoung Kim, siren eun young jung, and Gala Porras-Kim—the exhibition investigates how museums influence cultural understanding and memory. It examines themes of preservation, recording, archiving, and visibility in culture. This event coincides with the British Museum's "Korea," which opens on October 1, 2026, showcasing the Lee Kun-hee Collection, recognized as a pivotal private collection in Korean cultural history.
Key facts
- "The Unclassified" runs 25 September – 30 November 2026 at the Korean Cultural Centre UK
- The group exhibition features four Korean and Korean-heritage artists: Meekyoung Shin, Ayoung Kim, siren eun young jung, and Gala Porras-Kim
- The exhibition explores how museums shape the way culture is understood, remembered, and interpreted
- Works challenge what can be collected, classified, and contained
- The exhibition unfolds across four key themes: preserve, record, archive, and make culture visible
- It coincides with the British Museum's exhibition "Korea," opening 1 October 2026
- The British Museum exhibition centres on the Lee Kun-hee Collection
- The Lee Kun-hee Collection is described as one of the most significant private collections in Korean cultural history
Entities
Artists
- Meekyoung Shin
- Ayoung Kim
- siren eun young jung
- Gala Porras-Kim
- Lee Kun-hee
Institutions
- Korean Cultural Centre UK
- British Museum
Locations
- United Kingdom
- London
- Korea