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Icheon Ceramics Exhibition at Korean Cultural Centre UK Explores Tradition and Community

exhibition · 2026-05-20

At the Korean Cultural Centre UK, the exhibition 'Icheon and Beyond: The Space Within Form' showcases the work of 21 master ceramic artisans alongside 6 contemporary artists, delving into the philosophical and material roots of Korean ceramics. Co-curated by Jaemin Cha and Byul.org, the event focuses on Icheon, a UNESCO-recognized Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art located southeast of Seoul. It emphasizes the concept that the essence of a vessel is found in its empty space, highlighting the interplay between traditional masters and emerging artists. Following its reconstruction post-Korean War, Icheon now boasts numerous studios and kilns. The exhibition is open from 5th June 2026, Monday to Friday, 10AM–5:30PM, with free entry. Featured artists include Seyeon Cho, Ingyu Choi, and others.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Icheon and Beyond: The Space Within Form' at Korean Cultural Centre UK
  • Co-curated by Jaemin Cha and Byul.org
  • Features 21 master ceramic artisans and 6 contemporary artists
  • Icheon is a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art
  • Icheon rebuilt after Korean War due to clay deposits and resources
  • Exhibition runs from 5th June 2026, free entry
  • Open Monday–Friday, 10AM–5:30PM
  • 27 participating artists listed

Entities

Artists

  • Seyeon Cho
  • Ingyu Choi
  • Jeonggu Hahm
  • Dohyeon Han
  • Mimi Joung
  • Liu Kim
  • Pangi Kim
  • Seongtae Kim
  • Seyong Kim
  • Yongseop Kim
  • Youngsoo Kim
  • Ohak Kwon
  • Taeyoung Kwon
  • Young-bae Kwon
  • Gyutak Lee
  • Hyanggu Lee
  • Jaejun Lee
  • Yeonhyu Lee
  • Byeongho Park
  • Raehun Park
  • Gwangsu Seo
  • Saeri Seo
  • Wanggeon Shin
  • Yusun Won
  • Hwajeong Yeo
  • Gijeong Yoo
  • Yongcheol Yoo
  • Jaemin Cha
  • Byul.org

Institutions

  • Korean Cultural Centre UK
  • UNESCO
  • Icheon City
  • Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United Kingdom
  • Royal College of Art

Locations

  • Icheon
  • Seoul
  • South Korea
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Trafalgar Square

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