Expansion of Thought... The Charm of Korean Crafts Spreading in Milan, Italy

Starting from the 15th, over 630 Korean Craft Works Exhibited
"An Opportunity to See the Three-Dimensional Aspects of Korean Craft"
Ministry of Culture Supports Expansion to Paris in September and Dubai at Year-End

The government is promoting the charm of Korean crafts to the world.

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The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Craft & Design Foundation announced on the 11th that a Korean Craft Exhibition will be held in Milan, Italy, from the 15th to the 21st. More than 630 works by twenty-five domestic craft artists and brands active in fields such as ceramics, wood, textiles, and glass will be showcased.

This event is held annually during Milan Design Week in April. This year, various exhibitions will be held under the theme "Thoughts on Thickness."

In "Capricious Thickness," craftworks that show the artists' deep reflections on materials are displayed. "Sobok (素朴)" presents the Korean sentiment of simplicity through various tea utensils. An outdoor space called "The Yard of Coexistence" is also created, unfolding a yard that connects the inside and outside of a Hanok to emphasize the meaning of communication.

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Art director Choi Ju-yeon explained, "The exhibition was planned to awaken a sense of reality by examining the deep artistic reflections of craft artists exploring materials and techniques." She added, "You can see the three-dimensional aspects of Korean crafts, which expand from functional tools to entities of contemplation."

The event will be attended by Jeon Byeong-geuk, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, who will listen to opinions on the overseas market entry of Korean crafts and seek concrete support measures.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will accelerate its efforts to target overseas markets starting with this exhibition. During Paris Design Week in September, a "Korean Craft Showcase" will be held, and by the end of the year, a permanent Korean craft exhibition hall will be established in the "K-Brand Overseas Promotion Center" being created in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Kim Min-wook 'Low and Real'

Vice Minister Jeon said, "We will encourage participation by supporting craft artists with up to 50 million won and provide customized export consultations (including drafting export contracts by country and customs consultations)." He added, "We will spare no policy support to ensure that Korean crafts, condensed with Korea's cultural identity and craftsmanship, become new protagonists of K-Culture."

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