From Hand Axes to Chusa and Islamic Art: National Museum of Korea’s September ‘Conversations with Curators’

Twenty Guided Programs Every Wednesday Evening
Join On-Site Without Registration at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Final Tour of "Amazing Thailand" and Four Sessions of "Our Table"

The National Museum of Korea will host 'Conversations with Curators' during the evening openings every Wednesday in September, where both special and permanent exhibitions will be accompanied by curator-led explanations. A total of 20 interpretation programs are scheduled throughout September.

At the National Museum of Korea's "Conversation with Curators" in September, various exhibition commentaries will be held, including the special exhibition "Chusa Kim Jeonghui and His Companions" and the World Culture Hall's "Islamic Art, The Journey of Brilliant Light." National Museum of Korea

The special exhibitions will feature the final guided tour of 'Amazing Thailand: Masterpieces of Thai Art,' the first exhibition in Korea to introduce Thai culture and art. Additionally, 'Our Table,' which explores the significance of meals and nature in our lives, will be offered four times.

In the permanent exhibition halls, commentary will span eras and genres. In the Paleolithic Room of the Prehistoric and Ancient History Gallery, 'Hand Axe vs. Tanged Point' will compare the uses and functions of two tools used by early humans. In the Bronze Age Room, 'Symbol of Power Made of Stone' explores the meaning of the polished stone dagger, once a symbol of authority. The Baekje Room will examine the aesthetic sensibilities of Baekje people as seen in decorative roof tiles, eaves tiles, and bricks. Meanwhile, in the Silla Room, the transformation of Silla into a centralized state during the Maripgan period will be explored through archaeological materials.

At the Calligraphy and Painting Gallery, the thematic exhibition 'Chusa Kim Jeonghui and His Companions' will shed light on Kim Jeonghui's extensive intellectual network and his world of scholarship and art. In the Donation Gallery, there will be sessions on 'Preservation and Conservation of Yoon Sangjeong’s Official Appointment Certificates and Loose Documents' and 'CT Analysis of the Wooden Lacquered Seated Buddha,' offering insights into the preservation of cultural heritage and advanced analytical technologies.

In the Sculpture and Crafts Gallery, visitors can explore the worldview embodied in pottery and vessels through programs such as 'Finding Plums in Ceramics' and 'The Museum’s Philosophical Path.' In the World Culture Gallery, programs include 'Islamic Textiles and Patterns,' 'Understanding Islamic Ceramics,' and 'Buddhist Art of Japan.'

The programs are held every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., each lasting for 30 minutes. No reservation is required, and there is no limit on the number of participants. While the permanent galleries are free to enter, a separate exhibition ticket is required for the special exhibition tours.

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