A "moon jar" radiating the soft glow of a full moon, and a bookcase made of wooden frames covered with paper to store books. An exhibition where visitors can encounter the charm of antique art imbued with the artistic spirit of ancestors will open in one place.
The Korea Antique Art Association announced that it will hold the "2026 Korea Antique Art Fair" from the 11th to the 15th of this month at the Hankuk Art Museum in Insadong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Now in its fourth year, the event unfolds under the theme "Gravitas - The Dignity of Time." The association explained, "Antique artworks that have existed through long years possess irreplaceable, essential value," adding, "We will highlight the weight that remains unmoved by the currents of the times."
Eight regional chapters under the association and 10 antique art businesses are participating to introduce a wide range of antique artworks passed from hand to hand, including ceramics, calligraphy and paintings, wooden furniture, and crafts. The special hall will display items such as the Joseon-era "moon jar" (white porcelain jar), characterized by its generous form resembling a full moon and a soft glow, and a bookcase made of wooden frames covered with paper to store books. A Goryeo-era maebyeong (a vase with a narrow mouth, broad shoulders, and a slender bottom) made of earthenware, and a kettle made of black, smooth agalmatolite also draw attention.
Kim Kyung-soo, president of the Korea Antique Art Association, said, "I hope this event becomes an opportunity to expand interest in and experience of antique art."
