Event Background
On November 17, 2019, the 11th Cheongju Craft Biennale opened at Culture Factory C and other venues across Cheongju, South Korea, showcasing about 2,000 works by leading and emerging artists, highlighting the contemporary value and traditional beauty of crafts. As the world's first biennale dedicated solely to crafts, the Cheongju Craft Biennale has been successfully held since its inception in 1999.
Core Information
The 2019 Cheongju Craft Biennale featured five main exhibitions, three special exhibitions, invited country exhibitions, and an international competition, displaying works by approximately 1,200 artists from 36 countries. The theme was "Dreaming of Crafts of the Future: Mongyudowon Unfolds," inspired by "Mongyudowondo" (Dream Journey to the Peach Blossom Land), a masterpiece painted by artist Ahn Gyeon in 1447 during the Joseon Dynasty. The main and special exhibitions presented works in wood, ceramics, textiles, glass, and metal by over 200 artists, showcasing the experimental spirit and diversity of contemporary crafts, seeking harmony between aesthetic and practical values, tradition and modernity. The invited country pavilions featured crafts from 200 artists from China, Hungary, ASEAN countries, and Denmark. Additionally, the biennale hosted educational programs, craft fairs, and symposiums on topics including the future of crafts in an era of technological transformation.
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Industry Insights
As the world's first biennale dedicated to crafts, the Cheongju Craft Biennale's success reflects the important role of crafts in contemporary art and design. The event not only showcases the beauty of traditional crafts but also explores their future possibilities in an era of technological change. For the exhibition industry, craft-focused events need to balance aesthetic presentation and practical value, emphasizing diversity and interactive experiences. Towin Expo follows such trends and is committed to providing clients with creative and functional exhibition design solutions.
Summary
The 11th Cheongju Craft Biennale in 2019, themed "Dreaming of Crafts of the Future," brought together about 2,000 craft works from around the world, covering materials such as wood, ceramics, textiles, glass, and metal, demonstrating the contemporary value and traditional beauty of crafts. The biennale included main exhibitions, special exhibitions, invited country exhibitions, and an international competition, along with educational, sales, and seminar activities. As an exhibition design and construction service provider, Towin Expo can draw on such experiences to offer professional services to clients.