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《Hanbok, Reborn as Art》 Touring Exhibition Event Period 2026-07-10 - 2026-09-26
《Hanbok, Reborn as Art》 Touring Exhibition July 10, 2026 (Fri) – September 26, 2026 (Sat) The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, in partnership with the Savina Museum of Contemporary Art, presents the touring exhibition Hanbok, Reborn as Art from July 10 to September 26 at the Multipurpose Hall on the KCC’s fifth floor. The exhibition reinterprets the patterns, colors, materials, and forms of hanbok, Korea’s traditional clothing, through the language of contemporary art. Featuring 47 works by 18 Korean artists across painting, media art, and installation, it highlights the cultural symbolism and visual beauty embodied in hanbok. The exhibition also features a hands-on activity space where visitors can make their own paper bokjumeoni, or traditional Korean lucky pouch, decorated with a miniature hanbok. Starting July 24, “Hanbok Friday” will be held every Friday from 1:30PM to 3:30PM, allowing visitors to wear hanbok while exploring the exhibition. <Address> Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, 59 Bayani Road, Taguig City, Metro Manila <Contact Information> info@koreanculture.ph +63-2-8555-1709/1711 <Visiting Hours> Monday-Saturday: 9:00AM - 4:00PM Closed on Sundays, and public holidays *The exhibition is free of charge.
Post Date 2026-07-14 -
<Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds> Touring Exhibition Event Period 2025-08-27 - 2025-11-21
<Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds> Touring Exhibition August 27(Wednesday) – November 21(Friday), 2025 From August 27 to November 21, the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines is hosting <Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds> touring exhibition (hereafter <Production Design>), which highlights the world of production design in Korean cinema. This exhibition is co-organized with the Korean Film Archive and supported by the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange’s “Touring K-Arts Program.” The exhibition introduces the role and function of production design in filmmaking through the creative processes and works of Korea’s leading production designers: Ryu Seong-hee, Cho Hwa-sung, and Han Ah-reum. The exhibition features Ryu Seong-hee’s work on <The Handmaiden> and <Decision to Leave>—the former winning her the Vulcan Award of the Technical Artist at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival—along with Cho Hwa-sung’s <Hansan: Rising Dragon> and Han Ah-reum’s <Kill Boksoon> and <Kingmaker>. At the exhibition’s entrance, the final scene of <Decision to Leave>, the sandcastle, is vividly recreated. Visitors can also explore storyboards, concept designs, set plans, and graphic works from each film, as well as experience a three-channel screening space that reinterprets key scenes from the films in a multi-layered visual presentation. This exhibition marks the first exhibition in the Philippines dedicated to Korean film production designers, serving as an opportunity to widely promote the unique artistry of Korean cinema and the diversity of Korean culture. <Production Design> exhibition is held on the 5th floor of the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines and is open to the public on weekdays and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. <Address> Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, 59 Bayani Road, Taguig City, Metro Manila <Contact Information> info@koreanculture.ph +63-2-8555-1709/1711 <Visiting Hours> Monday-Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closed on Sundays, and public holidays *The exhibition is free of charge.
Post Date 2025-08-29 -
<Lights of Korea: Jinju Silk Lanterns> Touring Exhibition Event Period 2025-05-23 - 2025-07-31
〈Lights of Korea: Jinju Silk Lantern〉 Touring Exhibition May 24, 2025 (Fri) – July 31, 2025 (Thu) Hosted by the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines and Jinju City, and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, the touring exhibition <Lights of Korea: Jinju Silk Lanterns"> is part of the 2025 Touring K-Arts Program. The exhibition kicked off in the Philippines on May 24 and is scheduled to be held in Indonesia and Vietnam. The Philippines leg of the touring exhibition features approximately 900 silk lanterns, creating an immersive and three-dimensional space through a symbolic tunnel-shaped installation. In addition, symbolic wall displays reminiscent of the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival and a experiential area for making silk lanterns are set up to highlight the role of the exhibition as a cultural bridge between Korea and the Philippines. Experience programs, "Create Your Own Silk Lantern" and "Wishing Tree" have been installed to enhance audience engagement and allow visitors to become more deeply immersed in the exhibition. <Address> Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, 59 Bayani Road, Taguig City, Metro Manila <Contact Information> info@koreanculture.ph +63-2-8555-1709/1711 <Visiting Hours> Monday-Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays *The exhibition is free of charge.
Post Date 2025-05-29 -
<Maedeup, Korean Knots> Touring Exhibition by the National Folk Museum of Korea Event Period 2024-11-22 - 2025-01-29
<Maedeup, Korean Knots> Touring Exhibition by the National Folk Museum of Korea November 22, 2024 (Friday) – January 29, 2025 (Wednesday) The <Maedeup, Korean Knots> exhibition, jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism(MCST), the National Folk Museum of Korea, and the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, will be held at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila(BGC). This exhibition delves into the rich tradition of Korean knotting, exploring the materials, techniques, and creative processed involved in the craft. It offers a comprehensive overview of the gistory of Maedeup(traditional Korean knots), from its foundational concepts to its contemporary applications in decorative design. Inside the exhibition, visitiors can experience hands-on activities such as "Try on Hanbok" and "Make Your Own Knot," as well as enjoy a variety of interactive experiences including ASMR videos featuring knot makers and modern reinterpretations of knot decorations. <Address> Metropolitan Museum of Manila at BGC, 30th St, Taguig, Metro Manila <Contact Information> KCC: info@koreanculture.ph The M: info@metmuseummanila.org <Visiting Hours> Tuesday-Friday: 11:00AM - 6:00PM Saturday-Sunday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM * Closed on Mondays and public holidays *The exhibition is free of charge.
Post Date 2024-11-25 -
<Imagine Tondo!> Exhibition Event Period 2024-10-04 - 2024-11-04
<Imagine Tondo!> October 4 – November 4, 2024 <2024 Arts and Culture Education ODA in the Philippines>, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Republic of Korea and organized by the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service (KACES), was conducted in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). It provided training and workshop programs for teachers, artists, and students in Tondo, Manila. This year, the program was conducted in Tondo public schools and care centers and reached a total of 252 participants. The workshops blended science, technology, and arts, based on concepts from modern physics (such as quantum physics, space-time, and the properties of light), and focused on creating upcycled artworks that reflect local environmental issues. This exhibition showcases the outcomes of the collaboration between the rich cultural and artistic resources of the Philippines and arts and culture education of Korea. Visitors will experience the passion for arts and culture education demonstrated by Filipino teachers and artists, along with the creativity of students who have rediscovered themselves and their communities, creating new meanings beyond their everyday routines. Participating institutions: Raja Soliman Science and Technology High School, Lakan Dula High School, Gen. Gregorio Del Pilar Elementary School, AHA! Learning Center, Eksena PH, Titik Poetry, Ang Pinoy Storytellers <Address> Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, 59 Bayani Road, Taguig City, Metro Manila <Contact Information> info@koreanculture.ph +63-2-8555-1709/1711 <Visiting Hours> Monday-Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays *The exhibition is free of charge.
Post Date 2024-10-08