"2025 Cheongju Craft Biennale labele "Re_Crafting Tomorrow" commences grandly on the 4th of September, lasting a span of 60 days"

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The Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025 is set to take place from September 4 to October 16, presenting an exciting exploration of textile art from around the world. This year's main exhibition, titled "How does universal civilization evolve through aestheticism to become craft that coexists with communities?", features 148 artists from 55 teams across 16 countries.

One of the highlights of the main exhibition is Sumakshi Singh from India, who delves into the symbolism of a "bridge" connecting two places through a large-scale textile installation. Her work is a testament to the power of art in bridging cultural divides.

Jounghye YOO from Korea contributes to the exhibition with veil works that respond to viewer movement and breath, resonating with cultural heritages of India and Korea. Her pieces are a fascinating exploration of the interplay between art and the viewer.

Another noteworthy exhibition is the "Seongpa Seonye Exhibition", featuring a single monumental hanji work stretching 100 meters in length, debuting for the first time. This awe-inspiring piece showcases the beauty and intricacy of traditional Korean craft.

Boito from India presents new woven panels inspired by structural parallels between Korean Buddhist art and Indian traditions, while PÉRO, an alternative collective from India, resists the homogenized global fashion industry through slowness and collaborative practice.

The "Hyundai Translocal Series: Entangled and Woven" is the inaugural exhibition of the Hyundai Translocal Series. Co-organised by the Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025 and the Whitworth, The University of Manchester, in collaboration with the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, this special exhibition examines historic and current exchanges in textile art between three cities under the theme of 'craft and community'.

Gridthiya Gaweewong curates the Invited Country Exhibition for Thailand, entitled "Living in an Elastic Time". The Thai artist Sogdej Thipthong is showing her works in this exhibition at the Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025.

Youngin HONG from Korea collaborates with a women's craft community in India's Kutch region to create sensorial contemporary works, while Somi KO uses khadi cotton and her own "somisa" method to craft textile sculptures and garments that trace the arc of human life. Artist Yeonsoon CHANG from Korea presents new work that explores the meditative quality and performative nature of textile labor.

Kaimurai from India transforms the impression of the Korean bell (jong) into philosophical textile paintings, adding another layer of cultural exchange to the Biennale.

The main exhibition consists of 4 subthemes: Crafts as Metaculture, Crafts for Aestheticians, Crafts for All Beings, and Craft with Communities. Each subtheme offers a unique perspective on the role of craft in contemporary society.

With works by 1,300 artists from 72 countries and comprising over 2,500 pieces, the Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025 promises to be a vibrant and diverse celebration of textile art. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of global craftsmanship.

"2025 Cheongju Craft Biennale labele "Re_Crafting Tomorrow" commences grandly on the 4th of September, lasting a span of 60 days"