A behind-the-scenes look at Hallyu!
Join V&A senior curator of Korean Art and lead curator of Hallyu! The Korean Wave Dr Rosalie Kim and National Museum senior curator Kate Morschel for an illuminating conversation about Korea’s remarkable cultural journey to global influencer.
Through stories and highlights from the exhibition, discover how a unique blend of creativity, collaboration and cultural ambition helped shape Korea’s contemporary identity.
Speaker bios
Dr Rosalie Kim joined the V&A in 2012 as curator of the Korean collection in the Asia department and led exhibitions including Hallyu! The Korean Wave and Lustrous Surfaces: Lacquer from Asia and Beyond. With a background in architecture and philosophy, her interest lies in Korean craft and design, world lacquer history, and the making of contemporary culture in the digital age. Prior to the V&A, she worked as an architect in Korea and Europe and led architectural design studios at Kingston University. She is a recipient of the 2025 Minister’s Commendation Award from the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Kate Morschel is a Senior Curator at the National Museum of Australia and the Lead Coordinating Curator of Hallyu! The Korean Wave. With a curatorial practice grounded in photography and new media, Kate brings a collaborative approach to contemporary storytelling to convey how global cultures are remixed and reimagined locally.
