Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives (도기陶器, 우리를 담은 질그릇)

Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives (도기陶器, 우리를 담은 질그릇)

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gwangju.museum.go.kr

– Tel
062-570-7809

Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives is a special exhibition held at the National Gwangju Museum. By looking back at earthenware, a type of pottery which has been at the core of our daily lives for a long time, we can encounter the practicality, aesthetic sense, and the stories contained in the earthenware that has been passed down through tradition. This exhibition showcases over 300 artifacts, including a ribbed bottle and large jars excavated from the Cheonghaejin site in Wando.

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※ Presentation Information
– Age Limit
All ages

– Event Date
20260729 ~ 20261025

– Schedule
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

– Location
National Gwangju Museum Main Building 1st Floor Special Exhibition Hall

– Program
Part 1: Capturing the Colors of Ancient States
Part 2-1: Adorning with Pattern Stamps
Part 2-2: The Emergence of New Pottery
In-Depth View 1: Pottery Kilns of Unified Silla
In-Depth View 2: Pottery, Accompanying Celadon
Part 3-1: Deeply Infused in Daily Life
Part 3-2: Pottery and Onggi Reflecting Changes of a New Era

– Sponsor
Gwangju National Museum

– Sponsor Phone
062-570-7809

– Co-Sponsor
Gwangju National Museum

– Fees
무료

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Gwangju Museum of Art (광주시립미술관)

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artmuse.gwangju.go.kr

The Gwangju Museum of Art was founded on August 1, 1992, to promote local artists. In 1996, it served as the venue for the Gwangju Biennale. The museum holds over 560 works, including those from Heo Baekryeon, Oh Jiho, Yang Su-ah, and Im Jik-sun, all local artists. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the museum also has special planned exhibitions and other cultural programs.

⊙ Jungoe Park (중외공원)

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– Homepage
tour.gwangju.go.kr

Jungoe Park is one of the nation’s most famous leisure spaces. There is a children’s grand park, the Olympic Garden, and the Olympic Monument. The children’s grand park is especially popular on weekends and holidays.

There is also a folk museum, an education center, and the Biennale Exhibition Hall in the Biennale & Museum section of the park.

The park is most popular during fall for its beautiful foliage. In addition, the Rainbow Bridge is a symbol of the Biennale and was installed during the 1st Gwangju Biennale.

⊙ Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall (광주비엔날레전시관)

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– Homepage
www.gwangjubiennale.org

Since its establishment in 1994, the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall has significantly contributed to Korea’s art culture and the world through numerous exhibitions. It strives to give joy and motivation to many people and serves as a channel for Korean artists’ forays into the world. Notably, the Biennale exhibition is not a one-time event, and various attempts are being made to make it a sustainable platform as it increases the regional value of Gwangju, the home of the Biennale.

In the era of COVID-19, online services are also provided to citizens who have difficulty visiting the site in person to experience the exhibition.

⊙ Gwangju Design Biennale (광주디자인비엔날레)

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– Homepage
gdb.or.kr

– Tel
+82-62-531-7783

The Gwangju Design Biennale is the world’s first design biennale and currently Asia’s only design biennale. With exhibitions centered on the concept of design, the biennale combines the industrial aspect of design with cultural elements. 

⊙ Gwangju Arts Center (광주예술의전당)

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gjart.gwangju.go.kr

Opened in 1991, the Gwangju Arts Center is the cornerstone of culture and arts in Gwangju. It offers high-quality performances and exhibitions across various genres, including Korean traditional music, opera, classical music, and ballet. The center boasts a range of artistic facilities, such as a main theater, a secondary theater, a traditional music hall, a sculpture garden, and an amphitheater. The main theater has a seating capacity for up to 1,500 people.

⊙ Jin Convalescent Hospital (진요양병원)

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Jin Convalescent Hospital is a Ministry of Health and Welfare-certified cancer rehabilitation hospital located in Unam-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju. We provide personalized care tailored to each patient’s condition and symptoms, focusing on specialized programs for cancer patients while utilizing the latest equipment and technology. Our commitment is to prioritize patients’ health and wellness. In 2024, we were designated a foreigner-friendly hospital in Gwangju, offering internal medicine consultation, a wellness clinic, comprehensive blood tests, obesity treatments, and an integrated pain clinic combining Western and Korean medicine for international patients. Experience compassionate, patient-centered care and expert medical treatment here with us.

⊙ Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room & Honam Cultural Material Pavilion (남도향토음식박물관·호남문화자료전시관)

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bukgu.gwangju.kr

Located in Gwangju, the Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room was established to preserve and promote the local foods of the Namdo region. The museum has a museum shop, both permanent exhibitions and special planned exhibitions, and a studio where visitors can watch a variety of video content related to the local foods. In the Honam Cultural Material Pavilion, literature, clothing, and artwork from the region are on display.

The museum building was designed to resemble both the long, rectangular presses used to make patterned rice cakes and the Ipseokdae Rock of Mudeungsan Mountain, a symbol of Gwangju. Even the colors of the building’s walls hold special significance. The obangsaek (five colors; blue, white, red, black, and yellow) symbolize the cardinal directions, the seasons, the major organs in the body, different tastes, feelings, and philosophy.

⊙ H1 Hotel (에이치원호텔)

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– Homepage
www.h1hotel.co.kr

H1 Hotel Gwangju is a business hotel that provides the comfort of a hotel with the cozy feeling of home. Offering a variety of room options to suit the diverse preferences of the guests, the hotel features a unique interior, neat and convenient facilities, affordable prices, and exceptional services. Guests can also enjoy various cultural activities or unwind at the rooftop swimming pool.