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Haegang
Pottery Art Gallery
is devoted to researching and exhibiting Korean ceramics.
The museum was built by the founder of Haegang
Ceramics, Yu Kun-Hyung, who spent his entire life researching
ancient ceramic production centers and collecting ceramics,
in order to rediscover the secrets of Koryo celadon production.
His two sons are carrying on in his footsteps,
devoted to the development of traditional ceramic culture
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It was first opened in 1990.
On the first floor, there is a Ceramic Culture Room
which helps visitors understand the history of ceramic
art in Korea. Historical documents and visual
aids demonstrate the various processes used to create
the various types of porcelain. |
Haegang's own masterpieces are on display in the
Haegang Memorial room. The second floor features
a permanent exhibition ceramic items dating from
the 9th century onward. Antique ceramic artifacts
such as celadon,
punchung, porcelain,
and other items can be found here. |
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It offers special exhibitions throughout
the year, so visitors can experience something new with
every visit. Haegang
Pottery Art Gallery
is an important contributor to academia, researching
and publishing. It also operates on-the-spot ceramic
product -ion courses, in which participants can get
hands-on experience with the ceramic-making process.
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