# Lee Kun-hee Korean art exhibition at British Museum

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lee-kun-hee-korean-art-exhibition-at-british-museum
> Updated: 2026-09-27T23:01:17.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The British Museum is hosting the final leg of a touring exhibition titled ‘Korea: 2,000 Years of Creativity’. Co-hosted by the National Museum of Korea and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, the exhibition features 100 items from the late Lee Kun-hee collection, including 27 National Treasures and 23 Treasures.

The collection spans two millennia of Korean history, ranging from ancient bronzeware and Buddhist art to modern masterpieces by artists such as Nam June Paik and Kim Whanki. Specific highlights include eighth-century bronze Buddhist bells, hand-copied sutras, and Goryeo kingdom ceramics, specifically pale green celadon. The exhibition is organized into four thematic sections covering wealth, wisdom, learning, and individuality.

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### 2026-09-27: British Museum hosts exhibition on 2,000 years of Korean art

The British Museum presents a new exhibition showcasing 2,000 years of Korean art, ranging from ancient stoneware to exquisite Goryeo celadon and Buddhist artifacts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/british-museum-hosts-exhibition-on-2000-years-of-korean-art

### 2026-09-21: British Museum to host final leg of Lee Kun-hee collection exhibition

The Lee Kun-hee collection touring exhibition arrives at the British Museum, showcasing 100 Korean cultural treasures spanning 2,000 years of history, from ancient artifacts to modern art.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/british-museum-to-host-final-leg-of-lee-kun-hee-collection-exhibition

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