FILIPINOS are familiar with Korean culture. From K-pop to samgyupsal, Korea’s influence can be felt in many aspects of everyday life in the Philippines. As these cultural touchpoints continue to take root, so too does curiosity about Korea’s history and traditions increase.
, Korea’s influence can be felt in many aspects of everyday life in the Philippines. As these cultural touchpoints continue to take root, so too does curiosity about Korea’s history and traditions increase.
Answering this growing interest, the Korean Cultural Center of the Philippines officially openedon July 10 at its gallery in Taguig City. Running until Sept. 26, the exhibition features works that reinterpret thehas existed for centuries, evolving alongside Korean society. Its enduring presence is a testament to a tradition that has transcended dynasties, generations, and shifting cultural landscapes.is no longer a common sight in everyday life across Korea.
Today, having taken a backseat to modern fashion, appearing instead as a historical symbol or as a source of inspiration for contemporary designs. However, the one thing that has remained unchanged is its cultural significance. On opening day, exhibition curator Han Sang Ik led a tour of the show where theappeared in forms both familiar and unexpected.
Rather than displaying the traditional attire itself, the exhibition reimagines thethrough contemporary art, offering artists a platform to examine its history, symbolism, and continued relevance in modern society. There are paintings in oil and acrylic, AI single-channel videos, porcelain sculptures, an embroidered silk robe, and computer graphics — anything but the traditional garment itself.was reinterpreted — but certainly never replaced.
Theand its history serve as tools to explore new artistic values and possibilities by reimagining elements of traditional colors, patterns, and shapes. Presented in collaboration with private Korean museum Savina Museum of Contemporary Art, the exhibition brings together 18 artists whose works offer diverse interpretations of theand its enduring significance.
The participating artists are Kwon Ki Soo, Kim Chang Kyum, Kim Sun Mi, Kim Si Hyun, Nam Kyung Min, Yang Dae Wom, Lee Don Ah, Lee Bong Lee, Lee Seol, Lee Soo In, IUM, Lee Jung Geun, Lee Hoo Change, Jung Ha Yun, Ji Oh Choi, Lee Jong-ho, Lee Dong Ho, and Park Ji Seon. More than a showcase of contemporary art, however, the exhibit demonstrates how cultural traditions can evolve alongside modern society without losing their essence.
This idea of cultural continuity is precisely what the Korean Cultural Center hopes Filipino audiences will take away from the exhibition. Speaking with, Reya Buenaventura, public relations officer of the KCC, said that the exhibit is intended to serve as a source of inspiration for local viewers. By staging the exhibition, the team hopes to encourage contemporary interpretations of Filipino culture, emphasizing that “traditional aspects of culture can transcend modern times.
” “ doesn’t have to stay into one form or one piece, rather it can be represented through different forms, just like the artworks presented in this exhibit,” Ms. Buenaventura explains.demonstrates that tradition is a living source of inspiration — one that can be continually reimagined without losing sight of its roots. For Filipino audiences, the exhibition serves as both a window into Korean heritage and an invitation to look inward.
After all, preserving culture is not only about remembering the past, but also about finding new ways to be seen, understood, and appreciated. Exhibition is open to the public until Sept. 26, Mondays to Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the 5F of the Korean Cultural Center of the Philippines, at 59 Bayani Road, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
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