Lee Kun-hee Collection Goes on Display in London, Showcasing 2,000 Years of Korean Art
The art collection amassed by the late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee is being showcased in Europe, following exhibitions in the United States, as major works spanning some 2,000 years of Korean cultural heritage go on display in London.Samsung said October 1 that a gala dinner was held at the B
The late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee's extensive art collection, spanning 2,000 years of Korean cultural heritage, has begun its European tour in London. The exhibition, titled "Korea: 2,000 Years of Creativity," is a joint effort by the National Museum of Korea, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, and the British Museum.
The exhibition marks the British Museum's first major Korean art display in 42 years and is the third stop of the overseas tour, following exhibitions in Washington, D.C., and Chicago. The exhibition features works from various periods and genres, including ancient artifacts, Goryeo celadon, Joseon-era paintings and crafts, and modern and contemporary Korean art.
Notable pieces include works by Jeong Seon, Kim Hong-do, and Paik Nam-soon. The collection, donated to the Korean government by Lee Kun-hee's family in 2021, includes approximately 23,000 cultural artifacts and artworks, with 10 designated national treasures and 13 treasures on display. The exhibition aims to provide international audiences with an opportunity to explore the evolution of Korean artistic traditions over a span of approximately 2,000 years.
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