Words by Veronica Simpson

South Korea

Korea's undulating white structure is meant to represent the 'Moon Jar', a traditional pottery vessel in the shape of the moon. The contents are an art-led meditation on the health and sustainability benefits of Korean food culture. Glowing white, temple-like rooms whose walls follow the contours of the building, offer up a range of arty installations.

One has a magnetic white wall covered in black letters that spell out ingredients, but which can be picked off and rearranged; another room in praise of fermentation is adorned with a giant fermentation jar and a black projected tableau of sliced vegetables.

A meditation on storage is offered in a darkened room with a walkway through a field of jars whose lids/contents pulsate with projected light. These are intended to represent the ancient tradition of underground storage (Onggi).

Not much in the way of information, but a bold declaration of Korea's confidence in creativity. And a great appetiser for the Korean restaurant you pass on your way out.