Korea Ceramic Foundation Completes First Round of Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale Judging, 59 Works from 18 Countries Selected

'2026 Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale' International Competition
1,397 Works Submitted by 1,050 Artists from 77 Countries
Final Results to Be Announced in August After Second On-Site Judging in July
Selected Works to Be Exhibited During the Biennale Starting September 18
Exhibition at Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum Through February 14, 2027

The Korea Ceramic Foundation announced on the 19th that, following the results of the first round of online judging for the '2026 Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale International Competition,' a total of 59 works from 18 countries have been selected as finalists.

Exhibition view of the 2024 Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale International Competition. Provided by Korea Ceramic Foundation

This year's Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale International Competition saw the participation of 1,050 artists from 77 countries, submitting a total of 1,397 pieces. This once again demonstrates its stature as a leading global ceramic art competition.

The first round of judging was conducted by five undisclosed jury members, consisting of domestic and international experts from Korea, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. As a result, a total of 59 works from 18 countries were selected as finalists: 36 from Asia (5 countries), 9 from Europe (8 countries), 11 from the Americas (3 countries), and 3 from the Middle East (2 countries).

The final award winners will be determined by a second on-site physical review scheduled for July, with results to be announced in August.

The 59 selected works will be exhibited at the Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum from September 18, coinciding with the opening of the Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026, through February 14, 2027.

Further details regarding the international competition can be found on the official websites of the Korea Ceramic Foundation and the Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum.

Exhibition view of the 2024 Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale International Competition. Provided by Korea Ceramic Foundation

Ryu Inkwon, CEO of the Korea Ceramic Foundation, stated, "This competition provided an opportunity to witness new trends and experimental approaches in contemporary ceramics. We hope there will be great interest in the outcomes of the works that have been selected after fierce competition."

Meanwhile, the 2026 Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale will be held over 45 days from September 18 to November 1, under the theme "Made by the Earth," taking place across various locations in Gyeonggi Province, with a focus on Icheon, Gwangju, and Yeoju.

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