A Journey Through Crafts... 'Craft Week' Opens Today
'Wansang (玩賞) - A Journey into Beauty' and 1,013 Other Events
A large-scale festival where you can experience crafts will be held from today (the 1st) until the 10th. It is the '2021 Craft Week,' prepared jointly by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Craft & Design Foundation. The event is organized to spread craft culture and activate related consumption. This marks the 4th year of the festival.
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This year's theme is 'A Journey through Craft.' With the intention of healing the mind and body exhausted by COVID-19 through crafts, exhibitions, hands-on experiences, sales, and regional linked events will be held. A total of 634 institutions nationwide, including workshops, galleries, and cultural and artistic organizations, will participate in 1,013 events both online and offline. A major event is 'Wansang (玩賞) - A Tour of Beauty' held at Culture Station Seoul 284 RTO. It deeply highlights the function of craft emphasized as a tool of 'use,' and reflects on the value of craft between artifacts and contemporary art. Attractions in collaboration with various institutions and companies such as Incheon International Airport, Seoul Craft Museum, Terarosa, and Jaeju Sanghoe are also worth noting. At the online exhibition hall, you can also check various videos including exhibitions held in major regions nationwide, production processes, and lectures. For detailed information such as participation methods, please refer to the official Craft Week website.
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