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Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives 2026
- 📅 Dates
- Jul 29, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
- 📍 Location
- 110 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju
- 🎫 Admission
- 무료
- 🕘 Hours
- 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- 🎪 Venue
- National Gwangju Museum Main Building 1st Floor Special Exhibition Hall
- 👥 Age
- All ages
- 🏛️ Organizer
- Gwangju National Museum
- ☎️ Contact
- 062-570-7809
Overview
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.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (official English translation, TourAPI).
What happens at Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives
- 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
Official programme as registered with the Korea Tourism Organization. Details can change — check with the organizer before you go.
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Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall광주비엔날레전시관 Cultural facilityapprox. 1.0 km
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