Seokguram's millennium-old Buddhist artistry to come to life in Paris exhibition
An immersive exhibition on Seokguram, Korea’s UNESCO-listed Buddhist grotto in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, will open at the Korean Cultural Center in Paris next month to mark 140 years of diplomatic ties between Korea and France. Titled “Seokguram: The Millennium of Mystery of Buddhist Art,” the exhibition will run from Oct. 2 through March 13, 2027, presenting the spiritual and artistic…
An immersive exhibition in Paris will celebrate 140 years of Korea-France diplomatic relations by showcasing Seokguram, Korea's UNESCO-listed Buddhist grotto. Titled "Seokguram: The Millennium of Mystery of Buddhist Art," the exhibition will run from October 2nd through March 13th, 2027. Visitors will be able to experience the spiritual and artistic legacy of the eighth-century artificial grotto through various mediums, including photography, tactile displays, contemporary art, and digital technology.
The French cultural center is collaborating with Korea Heritage Service, Gyeongju City, and the Korea National University of Heritage to present this exhibition. Seokguram, built during the Silla Dynasty (57 BC - AD 935) in present-day Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, is renowned for its intricate stone Buddhist sculptures and architectural precision.
The grotto and nearby Bulguksa Temple were jointly inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1995, highlighting its cultural significance.
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