The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, in collaboration with the Dongduk Women’s University Museum, presents the special exhibition “Hanji: The Past and Present” from Thursday, Aug. 29, through Thursday, Sept. 19. An opening reception will be held on Aug. 29 from 6-8 p.m. in the Korean Cultural Center’s Art Gallery, 5505 Wilshire Blvd.
The exhibition, the third in a series of traditional Korean art showcases promoting traditional Korean arts beyond popular culture, fosters a deeper understanding of Korean art. Hanji is a traditional type of handmade Korean paper. The exhibition was specially curated to highlight the excellence and charm of Hanji, one of Korea’s representative traditional heritages.
“Both the government and private sector are actively working towards registering Hanji as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage,” KCCLA director Sangwon Jung said. “I hope that during the exhibition, many people will take the opportunity to experience the footsteps of our traditional Hanji and the infinite possibilities and diversity of Hanji art.”
KCCLA is located at 5505 Wilshire Blvd. for information, visit kccla.org.
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