South Korean ambassador to organize Iranian marquetry exhibit

A collection of Iranian marquetry works will be showcased in an exhibition, which is scheduled to open at South Korean Ambassador Kim Seung-ho’s residence in Tehran on September 14, AVA Diplomatic reports.

The collection has been created by some Iranian artists. In addition, works by a Korean artist who specializes in Iranian marquetry will be put on display at the two-day exhibit that is open to the public, the Embassy of South Korea announced in a press release on Wednesday.

The exhibition will be blended in with Korean traditional music performances in the courtyard of the residence.

The embassy described the exhibition “As another step in developing cultural relations between South Korea and Iran.”

“Holding such artistic events at the ambassador’s residence illustrates the intent of Korea for getting acquainted with Iranian art and its continuous support for Iranian artists.”