Korean International Ceramic Biennale 2021 “Re:Start”

The Korean International Ceramic Biennale 2021 will be held from this coming October 1 to November 28

The Korean International Ceramic Biennale 2021 will be held from this coming October 1 to November 28 at the Gyeonggi Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art (Icheon City), the Gyeonggi Museum of Ceramic Design (Yeoju City), and the Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum (Gwangju City). Under the slogan of “Re:Start,” the festival delves deeper into the roles of ceramics in the past and the post-COVID-19 era while delivering a message of healing and hope through artistic contributions. In the past, the occasion presented ceramic-related themes such as earth, fire, and soul; this year, however, it features new endeavours, shows production processes, and includes content that transcends the boundaries of artworks.

Korean actress Lee Sun-bin is appointed as the Ambassador of the Korean International Ceramic Biennale 2021
ⓒGyeonggi Province

In the international competition held before this event, 1,184 artists from 70 countries submitted a total of 2,503 entries. The Korea Ceramic Foundation pre-released the six winning works of that competition on September 12.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure public safety, all exhibits and some events will take place online. Anyone can visit the official event website (www.kicb.co.kr) to check details, such as special exhibitions and contests, and to make advance reservations.

Launched in 2001, the Korean International Ceramic Biennale has established itself as one of the major events in Korea that has transcended locality. This ceramic art festival in Gyeonggi Province of Korea is where foreign ceramic artists and world-famous ceramic works congregate. For more than 20 years, artists from over 80 countries have gathered biannually, contributing to the festival's goal of sharing the value of Korean ceramics. Through various initiatives that break down boundaries and expand ceramics in new directions, the Biennale has successfully drawn global attention and renown in various fields. While serving as a lodestone in bringing the central axis of world ceramics to Korea, the festival has also contributed to bolstering the recognition of ceramics as a branch of contemporary art.