Icheon and Beyond: The Space Within Form

Trace the sedimented time and mastery of Icheon’s artisans as it flows into contemporary innovation, in partnership with London Craft Week

The Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK) cordially invites you to the Private View of Icheon and Beyond: The Space Within Form . Presented as part of London Craft Week 2026, this exhibition is a meditation on the unspoken endurance of Korean ceramics. The journey begins with the distilled presence of 21 Master Artisans from Icheon. Their works serve as a physical record of the seasons—where decades of silent labour have transformed clay into a profound language of stability and grace. The narrative then flows into the visionary responses of 6 Contemporary Artists. Here, the sedimented wisdom of heritage meets the fluidity of modern expression, exploring how the quiet strength of the past informs the bold sculptural languages of today. It is a transition from the deep stillness of the masters to the vibrant rhythms of the present. Join us for an evening of quiet contemplation and conversation to mark the opening of this significant bridge between the craft heritage of Icheon and the vibrant art scene of London. Participating Artists: Seyeon Cho, Ingkyu Choi, Jeonggu Ham, Dohyeon Han, Mimi Joung, Liu Kim, Panki Kim, Seongtae Kim, Seyong Kim, Yongseop Kim, Youngsoo Kim, Ohak Kwon, Taeyoung Kwon, Youngbae Kwon, Gyutak Lee, Hyanggu Lee, Jaejun Lee, Yeonhyu Lee, Byeongho Park, Raehun Park, Gwangsu Seo, Saeri Seo, Wanggeon Shin, Yusun Won, Hwajeong Yeo, Gijeong Yoo, Yongcheol Yoo Partners: In partnership with London Craft Week Organised by the Korean Cultural Centre UK and the City of Icheon Supported by the Korea Tourism Organisation

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