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Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale Ends Sunday, Nov. 1, Across Icheon, Gwangju and Yeoju
Why NOW picked itA fit for anyone who wants ceramics and contemporary art in one trip. This Sunday, Nov. 1 is the last day and entry stops at 5 pm, so a three-venue day needs an early start.
The Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale, built on the idea that clay co-authors the art, closes this Sunday, Nov. 1. It is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, with last admission at 5 pm.
Final day is Sunday, last entry 5 pm
The 45-day run that began Sept. 18 ends this weekend. This is the 13th edition, themed "Earth Makes".
An all-venue pass covering one visit each to the Icheon, Gwangju and Yeoju venues is 11,000 won for adults; single-venue tickets are 6,000 won for Icheon and 4,000 won for Gwangju or Yeoju. Ages 65 and over and 6 and under get in free, and tickets can be booked on Naver Reservation or Ticketlink.
The main show is in Icheon, starting with a hand holding a clay ring
The biggest exhibition is the main show at the Gyeonggi Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art in Icheon. It is split into three chapters (Made from Earth, Made by Earth, Made in Earth) and spills outdoors.
Participants include UK artist William Cobbing, Australia's Yasmin Smith and Korea's Kim Chang-ho and Hanna Chang, plus a Focus Australia section.
Masters in Gwangju, "Unfamiliar Tradition" in Yeoju
The Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum in Gwangju hosts a special show on Korean ceramic masters and the 7th Beautiful Korean Ceramics Competition, plus a collection show on Korean history through ceramics.
The Gyeonggi Museum of Ceramic Design in Yeoju has the "Unfamiliar Tradition" special exhibition and a contemporary ceramics collection show. Weekend and holiday museum concerts run on the Icheon museum grounds and the Gwangju plaza.
Each venue has its own way in
For Icheon, take a local bus from Icheon Station or Bus Terminal to Seolbongsan Entrance, then walk about 25 minutes. For Gwangju, Bus 500-1 from Jamsil Station stops at Gonjiam Ceramic Park.
For Yeoju, leave Yeoju Station (Gyeonggang Line) by Exit 1, take a local bus to Silleuksa Temple and walk about 7 minutes. If you plan all three in a day, check closing times first.
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한국도자재단 제공 (문화일보 게재) · Press photo supplied by Korea Ceramic Foundation (credit: 한국도자재단 제공)William Cobbing's work in the main exhibition (Korean title '내안의 지평선'). Courtesy of Korea Ceramic Foundation
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한국도자재단 제공 (뉴시스 게재) · Press photo supplied by Korea Ceramic Foundation (credit: 한국도자재단 제공)View of the "Earth Makes" main exhibition. Courtesy of Korea Ceramic Foundation
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한국도자재단 제공 (뉴시스 게재) · Press photo supplied by Korea Ceramic Foundation (credit: 한국도자재단 제공)View of the "Unfamiliar Tradition" exhibition. Courtesy of Korea Ceramic Foundation
