Culture Ministry highlights traditional Korean culture in Paris exhibition

Korean Heritage

Published: 25 Jul. 2024, 13:55 Updated: 25 Jul. 2024, 15:19

Culture Ministry highlights traditional Korean culture in Paris exhibition

Traditional accessories on view at “That’s Korea: The Shape of Time” at the Maison de la Chimie in Paris [MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM]

An exhibition on traditional Korean culture titled “That’s Korea: The Shape of Time” is taking place at the Maison de la Chimie in Paris from Thursday to Aug. 11, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Thursday.

The exhibition is part of the Culture Ministry’s sideline events for the 2024 Paris Olympics and displays objects like hanbok (traditional Korean dress), hanji (traditional Korean mulberry paper) and soban (traditional Korean table).

A total of 17 artists' works are presented over three sections that detail the beauty of Korean tradition and how it has evolved over time.

The first section, titled “The Beginning of Form,” is comprised of moon jars, chaehwa (royal silk flower) made from beeswax, hanbok and traditional makeup.

Soban (traditional Korean table) and lighting made from hanji (traditional Korean mulberry paper) on view at “That’s Korea: The Shape of Time” at the Maison de la Chimie in Paris [MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM]

The second section “The Form of Today” dives into soban, especially those made in Naju, South Jeolla, and modern objects made from hanji, such as lighting fixtures.

The last part of the show, “The Future of the Archetype,” presents traditional quilts and media art.

“Through this exhibition, we hope that visitors from all over the world will able to appreciate the origins of Hallyu and be inspired to imagine the future of the Korean Wave,” said Lee Hae-don, director-general of Cultural Policy Bureau in a press release.

BY SHIN MIN-HEE [shin.minhee@joongang.co.kr]