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Overlooking a stunning ocean vista, the Glass Island Art Museum is Korea’s answer to Murano, promoting diverse glass art culture. It introduces audiences to glass craftsmanship, tracing its history back to 3000 BCE. Visitors can witness the transformation of everyday glass into artistic masterpieces. The museum, adorned with mystical glass artworks, aims to make glass …
For over two millennia, Gimhae’s pottery has been a symbol of the city’s rich heritage. Recognizing this, Gimhae opened its pioneering Buncheong Ceramics Museum in May 2009, dedicated solely to Buncheong ceramics. By 2019, it gained recognition as a potential tourist spot by the Korea Tourism Organization. Recent enhancements in 2022 saw a major facility …
Ever wondered what makes Jeju pottery unique? It steers clear of artificial glazes. The inside showcases the pure, unadulterated clay, while the outside gets its signature look from a natural glazing process through exposure to fire. Such distinctiveness has earned it poetic nicknames like ‘breathing pottery’, ‘human-conscious pottery’, and the ‘heavenly pottery’. Nestled in the …
Imagine a world without sound. It’s like a canvas devoid of colors, isn’t it? Now, step into a place where not only can you hear the magical tapestry of sounds but interact, learn, and be a part of it. Welcome to the Sounds Experience Museum, a realm where the auditory senses are celebrated and cherished. …
“The driving force that sustains and develops a nation is the people’s sense of identity with their history, as well as their pride in their historical and cultural heritage. Such identity and pride do not emerge during adolescence or adulthood but are formed during early childhood.” Recognizing this, Director Yu Jin-goo, following a 22-year tenure …
In 2001, artist Nam June Paik collaborated with Gyeonggi Province to brainstorm an art center and aptly named it “The House Where Nam June Paik Lives Long.” By 2008, the Nam June Paik Art Center was officially inaugurated. The center’s primary aim is to explore and present Paik’s artistic and philosophical visions, making them accessible …
The Bank of Korea Money Museum opened on June 12, 2001, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Bank of Korea. Since its opening, the Money Museum has been a central bank museum representing South Korea in the heart of Seoul, receiving much love from many citizens. Today, the Money Museum …
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