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Korea Herald
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Loewe's tea is hot in Milan
At 'Loewe Teapots,' 25 artists present their unique approach to the teapot Spanish fashion house Loewe asked 25 architects, artists and designers from around the world to reimagine the traditions of teapot making, presenting each sculptural take on the humble vessel at this year's Milan Design Week. The commissioned works are on display at the Palazzo Citterio in Milan through sunday. The six-day presentation includes a hand-made teapot by Korean architect Cho Min-suk, created in collaboration with ceramist Chae Min-woo. 'We are all familiar with a teapot and its key elements — the container with a lid, handle and spout. For Loewe, Cho has created a prototype conceived as a simplified, singular form, challenging the traditional teapot, while still fully functioning as intended,' Cho wrote of the work on the social media account of his architecture firm, Mass Studies. 'When not in use, the teapot can be placed upside down, revealing an abstract form,' he added. Other participating artists and designers include American ceramist Dan McCarthy, Chinese architect Wang Shu, American artist Walter Price, Japanese ceramist Takayuki Sakiyama and Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola. 'Using traditional mediums, including porcelain and stoneware, and a variety of glazes and innovative textures, each artist takes a unique approach,' the foundation said on the exhibition. The 'Loewe Teapots' exhibition, curated by Jonathan Anderson, is accompanied by a collection of homeware, including teapots made by Spanish artisans. The Loewe Foundation has been awarding craft prizes since 2016 to recognize contemporary craft artists. Korean craft artist Jeong Da-hye won the craft prize in 2022, becoming the first Korean artist to do so. yunapark@
Korea Herald
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Loewe's tea is hot in Milan
At 'Loewe Teapots,' 25 artists present their unique approach to the teapot Spanish fashion house Loewe asked 25 architects, artists and designers from around the world to reimagine the traditions of teapot making, presenting each sculptural take on the humble vessel at this year's Milan Design Week. The commissioned works are on display at the Palazzo Citterio in Milan through sunday. The six-day presentation includes a hand-made teapot by Korean architect Cho Min-suk, created in collaboration with ceramist Chae Min-woo. 'We are all familiar with a teapot and its key elements — the container with a lid, handle and spout. For Loewe, Cho has created a prototype conceived as a simplified, singular form, challenging the traditional teapot, while still fully functioning as intended,' Cho wrote of the work on the social media account of his architecture firm, Mass Studies. 'When not in use, the teapot can be placed upside down, revealing an abstract form,' he added. Other participating artists and designers include American ceramist Dan McCarthy, Chinese architect Wang Shu, American artist Walter Price, Japanese ceramist Takayuki Sakiyama and Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola. 'Using traditional mediums, including porcelain and stoneware, and a variety of glazes and innovative textures, each artist takes a unique approach,' the foundation said on the exhibition. The 'Loewe Teapots' exhibition, curated by Jonathan Anderson, is accompanied by a collection of homeware, including teapots made by Spanish artisans. The Loewe Foundation has been awarding craft prizes since 2016 to recognize contemporary craft artists. Korean craft artist Jeong Da-hye won the craft prize in 2022, becoming the first Korean artist to do so.
Korea Herald
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
MMCA bolsters membership programs
With paid membership, museumgoers can enter museum with QR code, attend art salon and visit before public opening hours The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea has strengthened its paid membership benefits starting Tuesday. Among the membership benefits are museum admission via QR code and exclusive access to the third-floor lounge of MMCA Seoul. Annual paid museum memberships are available at 70,000 won and 100,000 won. The number of companions allowed free admission to an exhibition or the membership lounge varies depending on membership type. More art programs will be available for membership holders, including private curator-led tours when the museum is closed to the public. The museum also regularly runs the Art Salon program, inviting renowned artists, architects and experts to give lectures. Among the lecturers last year and early this year were French curator Nicolas Bourriad and award-winning architect Cho Min-suk. The first art program this year will be led by kinetic sculpture artist Yang Jung-uk who won the Korea Artist Prize 2025. The award was given by the museum in recognition of his creative approach to the medium and the humanistic stories in his art. A new addition to the membership benefits includes early access to the museum from 9 a.m. before it is open to the public. Members will also be offered a 10 to 15 percent discount when making purchases at the museum stores.
