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Thu, March 23, 2023 | 11:22

Long viewed as an outsider, conceptual artist grabs global spotlight in his twilight years

Long viewed as an outsider, conceptual artist grabs global spotlight in his twilight years

For most of his 55-year career, Sung Neung-kyung has been viewed as an outsider by the Korean art world. The 79-year-old also calls himself “a non-popular, non-profit artist” - terms that are certainly not thrown around for the sake of modesty or humility.

2023-03-23 09:08

Director says Goethe's tragic play 'Faust' still relevant today

Director says Goethe's tragic play 'Faust' still relevant today

Goethe's tragic play "Faust" can still resonate with people of today, as the classic masterpiece examines the essence of human nature and existential dilemma, the director of its adapted play said Tuesday.

2023-03-21 18:10

From sky to deserted islands, two artists' documentation of nature adds surreal touch to reality

From sky to deserted islands, two artists' documentation of nature adds surreal touch to reality

Chung Zu-young has been under the spell of mountains for over two decades. Her multiple trips to Mount Bukhan, Inwang, Dobong and the Alps would produce odd yet mesmerizing close-ups of cliffs, gorges and boulders.

2023-03-21 09:18

Centre Pompidou's Korean branch to open in 63 Building

Centre Pompidou's Korean branch to open in 63 Building

The Centre Pompidou, a Parisian cultural complex that houses the largest collection of modern and contemporary art in Europe with over 120,000 works, is set to open a Korean branch in Seoul's 63 Square, more commonly known as the 63 Building.

2023-03-19 15:05

'Dansaekhwa' master's art museum to be prominent addition to Jeju Island's cultural fabric

'Dansaekhwa' master's art museum to be prominent addition to Jeju Island's cultural fabric

JEJU ISLAND ― “Nothing in my life has changed. Sure, I was shaken up for the first two or three days, but now, nada,” Park Seo-bo, master of Korean “dansaekhwa” (monochrome painting), remarked nonchalantly on a cloudless mid-afternoon in March as the waves crashed onto Jeju Island's scenic coast.

2023-03-17 09:28

From 'Red Book' to 'Spring, Again,' women-centered theatrical shows take center stage

From 'Red Book' to 'Spring, Again,' women-centered theatrical shows take center stage

A poster for the upcoming musical, “Red Book” / Courtesy of ATEODBy Dong Sun-hwaThree musicals that either began or will soon start their runs in March ― “Red Book,” “Spring, Again” and “Hope” ― have one thing in common. They all illuminate the lives of women, who boldly walk their own paths against all odds. Set in the 1820-191...

2023-03-15 08:17

Gems from Swiss patron's mammoth collection of contemporary Chinese art on show at SongEun

Gems from Swiss patron's mammoth collection of contemporary Chinese art on show at SongEun

When the young Swiss businessman Uli Sigg first made his trip to China in 1979, a year after Deng Xiaoping's promulgation of the Open Door Policy, he quickly realized that he was only allowed a peek into a very small fragment of Chinese reality.

2023-03-14 17:19

Jung Yeon-doo selected as MMCA Hyundai Motor Series 2023 artist

Jung Yeon-doo selected as MMCA Hyundai Motor Series 2023 artist

Interdisciplinary artist Jung Yeon-doo has been named the creator for this year's MMCA Hyundai Motor Series by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), Korea.

2023-03-08 17:00

From national treasures to household items, 500 years of Korea's finest porcelain put on view

From national treasures to household items, 500 years of Korea's finest porcelain put on view

What comes to mind when you hear the words Joseon white porcelain? Some would answer the question with an image of a moon jar, a voluminous, moon-like pottery item produced during the late Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) which eventually, would go on to fascinate Korean modern art masters like Kim Whanki (1913-74) with its minimalist yet entrancing aesthetic.

2023-03-03 16:55

Artist Kim Hee-cheon wins 20th Hermes Foundation Missulsang

Artist Kim Hee-cheon wins 20th Hermes Foundation Missulsang

Artist Kim Hee-cheon, whose video works incorporate technological interfaces to question how our present-day reality is perceived and understood, has been named the winner of the 20th Hermes Foundation Missulsang, according to the foundation, Tuesday.

2023-03-01 08:26

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