Date: 22 June 2024 (Sat)

Time: 17:00-24:00

Venue: Korean Cultural Center, Budapest

Entrance: free of charge

In commemoration of the 130th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and France in 2016, Lee Seungchul earned recognition through exhibitions such as ‘Tissue-Bojagi’ at the Cité internationale des arts (The Cité) in Paris, France, and ‘Paper of the Past for Tomorrow’ at the Louvre in 2017. Additionally, he participated in the international conference titled ‘The Mystery of Color – Comparison of East and West’ at the Central Institute for Restoration and Conservation of Archival and Library Heritage  (ICPAL) in Rome, Italy in 2018. During these events, he received acclaim for introducing Korean Hanji and natural dyeing techniques to the European art community.

Lee Seungchul's artistic endeavors center on reinterpreting Hanji, a traditional Korean material, through a modern aesthetic lens. Delving into the physical properties inherent in Hanji, he has crafted various objects that symbolize Korea's identity, including the ‘Bodhisattva of Wisdom,' 'Dal hangari (moon jars),' and 'Bandaji (Korean wooden chest),' along with the ‘Mother Mary Statue’ in Vienna, Austria. Notably, his creation, the 'Crucifix' at St. Stephen's Cathedral has garnered attention for its modern aesthetic using Hanji.

On the Night of the Museums, the Korean Cultural Center in Hungary offers free guided tours related to its temporary exhibition titled Lee Seungchul: I am a Korean painter - Hanji paper, natural colors, installations, in Hungarian language from 17, 19 and 21 pm. Free salon concerts will be held with Korean and Hungarian folk songs by Anna Pánti, private singer, coloratura soprano, Ambassador of the Opera from 2017 and by Hong Il, bass soloist of the Vienna State Opera.

Participation in the accompanying programs is free of charge, but prior registration is required. The exhibition is free of charge and can be visited without registration during the opening hours indicated above.