Gana Cultural Foundation 'Essence of Korean Aesthetics - Gogum Buncheong Ceramics' Online Special Exhibition

Buncheong Sagi Floral Pattern Hexagonal Bottle, Late 15th Century Joseon Dynasty, 20×13×23.5(h) cm

[Asia Economy Reporter Byunghee Park] The Ghana Cultural Foundation, in collaboration with the Korea Foundation (KF), is hosting an online special exhibition titled "The Essence of Korean Aesthetics - Gogum Buncheong Ceramics."

Buncheong ceramics, a shortened form of "Bunjang Hoecheong Ceramics," refer to grayish-blue pottery characterized by white slip decoration that was popular in the early Joseon Dynasty during the 15th to 16th centuries. The simple and unpretentious forms, diverse techniques, and the spontaneous beauty created by free and bold patterns are regarded as the essence and nature of Korean aesthetics.

This exhibition was planned to showcase Korean Buncheong ceramics within the flow of global ceramic history and to highlight their unique characteristics and beauty. Originally, the exhibition was scheduled to tour from July at the Meissen Porcelain Museum (Meissen Porzellan-Stiftung GmbH) in Germany, then in November at The State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, Russia, continuing until next year. However, due to the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), it has been replaced by an online exhibition.

The special exhibition features over 50 masterpieces of Joseon-era Buncheong ceramics from the Ghana Cultural Foundation’s collection, contemporary Buncheong ceramics including "Simgyeong" by the master Yoon Kwangjo, and paintings by Oh Suhwan and Ko Younghoon, representatives of the modern Korean art scene. Notably, the privately owned "Buncheong Ceramic Floral Geometric Pattern Pyunbyeong," which was repatriated to Korea after being sold at a record high price in 2018, will also be displayed.

"The Essence of Korean Aesthetics - Gogum Buncheong Ceramics" consists of VR content, exhibition sketches, videos for each artwork, and brochures. The online exhibition will be available from the 7th on the KF website and can later be accessed through the websites of the Meissen Porcelain Museum, The State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, the organizers’ YouTube channels, and social media accounts.

The physical artworks will be exhibited at the Ghana Art Center until the 11th and subsequently can be viewed at the Insa Art Center from October 16 to November 22.

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