Ten Kings of Hell Tours

Join us for a docent-guided tour of Ten Kings of Hell: The Afterlife in Medieval Korea, which explores the artistic legacy of the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), posing daring questions: How did medieval Koreans envision the world beyond death and how did works of art and materiality shape and reflect that imagined realm? Presenting an exceptional array of important artworks, including the CMA’s recent acquisitions—the Fourth King of Hell from the late 1300s, a Knife Sheath from the 1100s (Apollo’s Acquisition of the Year Award 2022), and the Standing Kṣitigarbha from the 1300s—the exhibition unfolds across three interlocking sections, each illuminating the soul’s passage from death through purgatory to the Buddhist paradise. To schedule private tours for adult groups of 10 or more, please contact grouptours@clevelandart.org or call 216-707-2752.