Over 3,000 Ceramists from 67 Countries will attend ‘The World Ceramic Biennale 2005 Korea’. It is the largest ceramics event anywhere in the world and will be held April 23 (Saturday) through June 19 (Sunday) in three cities of Gyeonggi Province: Icheon, Yeoju, and Gwangju.

The World Ceramic Biennale in Korea has become the world’s most prestigious international event since it was established in 2001. Over 10 million visitors arrived to attend the first two biennales. Ceramic artists and ceramic lovers from Britain, the United States, Japan, China, and other leading countries in world ceramics participated.

This year’s theme for the 3rd Biennale, 2005, is “Ceramics: The Vehicle of Culture.” The Biennale presents 11 exhibitions featuring 1,500 artworks by 3,000 artists representing 67 countries. Other programs include the International Ceramic Symposium, workshops, hands-on educational programs for children and adults, as well as music and dance performances. These programs explore the influence of culture in ceramics and the potential of ceramics as a means of expressing culture.

During the Biennale, local ceramics festivals will be held throughout Icheon, Gwangju, and Yeoju. Some 400-pottery studios from the Gyeonggi region will participate. For those interested in taking home quality ceramic artworks, these festivals offer crafts in traditional and modern designs, produced by local potters and available at lower prices.

For more information, please contact below:
World Ceramic Exposition Foundation Tel: 031-631-6509; E-mail: yang21c@kg21.net
Demos Media Tel:02-737-5445 fax:02-723-8180; E-mail: shine0610@korea.com