4482 [SASAPARI]’s relationship with Han Collection dates back to 2018, when we were organising our very first artist talk. At the time, we were looking for a suitable space to present the work of an artist whose practice centred on clay-based installations and performance rather than traditional craft techniques. It was then that a lead curator recommended the Han Collection. We had primarily known the gallery for its focus on antique ceramics and classical Korean crafts, and we weren’t sure...

The Beginning of 4482 Exhibition in 2007 © 4482[SASAPARI] 4482[SASAPARI] is a London-based non-profit arts organisation that serves as a platform connecting contemporary art between South Korea and the United Kingdom. The name “4482” combines the international dialling codes of the UK (44) and Korea (82), symbolising cultural exchange and artistic dialogue between the two countries. The organisation was founded in 2007 by Korean students studying visual arts in the UK. At the time, they...

Over the past few years, I’ve sensed a subtle shift in the landscape of London’s bookstores. In the past, spotting the name of a Korean author would spark a small thrill — “Oh? It’s here too?” Now, that presence feels natural. Since Han Kang received the Nobel Prize in Literature, Korean writing has moved beyond the interest of a niche readership and is increasingly being read as an important strand of contemporary world literature. Foyles in Charing Cross Road © Foyles Recently, I visited...