Drawing on the V&A's renowned collection, this compelling publication explores the social history and cultural heritage of South Korea through the lens of its contemporary craft and design.
The meteoric rise and global impact of Hallyu has made South Korea a cultural powerhouse, where pop-culture and cosmetic surgery co-exist with centuries-old shamanistic and Confucian rituals. This vibrant creative force, a potent mix of the traditional and hyper-new, informs Korean design today.
Drawing on the V&A's renowned collection, this compelling publication explores social history and cultural heritage through the lens of its contemporary craft and design. Gleaming inlaid lacquerware, mass-produced ceramics, cutting-edge fashion, experimental architecture and digital pop metaverses are included in 50 design stories that reveal unexpected collaborations between today's designers and craftsmen, the cross-pollination of ideas with international partners and exposure to a global audience.
