Korean Embroidery Exhibition in Budapest

The Korean Cultural Center in the Hungarian capital presents the ROYAL PALACE exhibition, the symbolic title of which evokes the history and artistic value of Korean embroidery. It features works by Lee Jungsook that reinterpret court embroidery from the Joseon period. Through them, the uniquely subtle beauty and deep cultural significance of Korean embroidery is revealed.

The works on display fall into three main themes. Firstly, there are contemporary interpretations of Joseon era court embroidery, followed by works decorating utilitarian objects such as bojagi (wrapping cloths), and finally, through Buddhist motifs, a look at the religious aspects of Korean embroidery.

Lee has been embroidering for more than forty years and has created an original artistic world in her career, bringing traditional Korean embroidery to international acclaim by enriching it with modern sensibilities and expressions.

The embroidery works are on display at the exhibition, which can be visted free of charge, till early July.