The traditional Korean women's wedding suit, the "Hwarot," which has been restored with donations from BTS member RM, will finally be made available to the public.
Starting from September 15, the National Palace Museum of Korea will host a special exhibition titled "Blooming Hwarot: Bridal Robes of the Joseon Royal Court" in 2023.
The "Hwarot," adorned with red silk, various embroideries, and gold leaf, represents a traditional Korean wedding dress worn by both the royal family and the private sector.
This exhibition will unveil nine pieces of "Hwarot" from the Joseon Dynasty, including the one from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), which recently completed its restoration process, thanks to RM's generous donation of 100 million won (approximately $75,000).
This fact was reported in The New York Times in October of last year.
LACMA's "Hwarot," supported by RM, is believed to have been crafted in the early 20th century and was donated by an art collector in 1939. It is considered to possess significant cultural value due to its vibrant silk embroideries and excellent preservation, including its shape and colors.
The "Hwarot" at LACMA, donated by the art collector Bella Mabury in 1939, features embroidery depicting lotus flowers, peonies, and buds on the front, along with marriage blessings woven into the fabric. Contrasted with the understated embroidery patterns of the National Palace Museum's "Bokon Princess Hwarot" (1830), LACMA's "Hwarot" boasts larger, more intricate designs, making it a captivating subject for comparison and examination.
Furthermore, RM has submitted requests for the international use of cultural assets, aiming to promote the beauty of Korean painting worldwide.
The foundation plans to solicit expert opinions in the field of painting and collaborate with collection agencies to commence the production of "Korean Painting Works Luxury," which will be scattered across major museums and art galleries worldwide. Decisions regarding whether to offer the catalog for sale or determine its future use remain pending.
The foundation stated, "Since 2013, a total of 104 overseas cultural properties, housed in 20 institutions across eight countries, have been preserved, displayed, or utilized locally through the 'Project to Support the Preservation, Restoration, and Utilization of Overseas Cultural Properties,' spanning from 2013 to the present."
Meanwhile, the exhibition "Blooming Hwarot: Bridal Robes of the Joseon Royal Court" will remain open for viewing until December 13.
Blooming Hwarot: Bridal Robes of the Joseon Royal Court
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