Textile Exhibition 《Texture of Rest》
Jul 24 – Oct 2, 2026 · Happening now · Seoul
Overview
Wooran Foundation's second textile exhibition, 《Texture of Rest》, offers contemporary people who are losing their sense of self amid a flood of information and relationships a time to 're-weave' their scattered selves through fiber's inherent physical properties of 'connection' and 'endurance.' In this exhibition, fiber moves beyond being a mere object of appreciation—crossing the threshold within us, honestly passing through the depths of pain, and advancing toward true peace—to offer a 'living journey of healing.' This suggests that true peace can only be encountered by facing pain, not by turning away from it. It is an exhibition where visitors can briefly turn off outside noise, engage in an intensive dialogue with their inner selves, and experience the purified texture of rest they ultimately arrive at.
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Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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