Hahn Moo-Sook Colloquium in the Korean Humanities: "Korean Fashion: From Royal Court to Runway"
Scholars and other leading voices in Korean fashion will examine Korean clothing since the late 19th century as an evolving expression of national identity, socio-economic transformation and aesthetic sensibilities. Held in conjunction with Korean Fashion: From Royal Court to Runway, the colloquium will roughly follow the exhibition’s chronology, which begins with textiles sent by the Joseon government to the World’s Columbian Exposition (Chicago World’s Fair) in 1893 — Korea’s first formal presentation of its material culture on the world stage — and concludes with present-day runway and street fashions.
This program is a partnership with GW’s Institute for Korean Studies and Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures.
Keep reading to see the list of sessions and speakers, or download the complete schedule (PDF).
About the Exhibition
Innovations in fashion, music, film and other arts have propelled Korea to the forefront of the world’s creative stage. Korean Fashion: From Royal Court to Runway explores the extraordinary transformation of Korean costume and fashion over the last 125 years, from the late Joseon dynasty to today’s couture and cutting-edge street fashion. Learn more about the exhibition
Morning Program
Elliott School of lnternational Affairs
1957 E Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Harry Harding Auditorium, Room 213
8:30-9 a.m.
Breakfast
9-9:30 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Jisoo M. Kim, director, GW Institute for Korean Studies
Young-Key Kim Renaud, professor emeritus of Korean language and culture, and international affairs, George Washington University
Lee Talbot, curator, The Textile Museum Collection, The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
9:30-10 a.m.
The Nuanced Transition of Modern Korean Fashion from Hanbok to Yangbok During the Late ]oseon and Colonial Period
Jungtaek Lee, director of London Hanbok, postdoctoral researcher
10-10:30 a.m.
Globalizing Korean Fashion: Runway, Street Fashion and Popular Culture
Kyunghee Pyun, associate professor, Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
10:30-11 a.m.
Korean Hyperculture Ascendant: Code-mashing, Norm-slashing Seoul Street Fashion
Michael Hurt, adjunct professor, Korea National University of Arts; fashion photographer and blogger
11-11:15 a.m.
Break
11:14-11:45 a.m.
Lie Sang Bong: The Intersection of Fashion, Art and Korean Culture
Nana Lee, founder of Viva Cabana, founder and principal owner of Blank Space contemporary art gallery in New York City
11:45-12:30
Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
12:30-2 p.m.
Lunch
City View Room (Elliott School of International Affairs, 7th Floor)
Afternoon Program
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
701 21st Street NW, Washington, D.C.
2:30-4 p.m.
Exhibition Korean Fashion: From Royal Court to Runway
Pop-up talks: Graduate students, curator and designers available at selected artworks in the gallery
How to Participate
Join us for a morning session of presentations at GW’s Elliott School of International Affairs and an afternoon session at the museum exploring the exhibition. You can also join virtually. Register in advance to attend the colloquium in person or to receive Zoom information to join virtually.