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Thu, March 23, 2023 | 12:22

Kinetic artist Choe U-ram's motorized ark becomes miniature human society

Kinetic artist Choe U-ram's motorized ark becomes miniature human society

A little ark - made of an intriguing mix of computer-controlled motors and discarded cardboard boxes which altogether reach over 12 meters in length - has found a home in the basement of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) in central Seoul. As its 35 pairs of black-and-white mechanical oars gradually begin to rise and flap, soon dancing majestical...

Park Han-sol | 2022-09-15 08:06

From 'Oceans' to 'Alone,' Korean musicals become more diverse

From 'Oceans' to 'Alone,' Korean musicals become more diverse

In the past, most musicals in Korea were adaptations of European or North American theatrical shows or “original productions” highlighting well-known historical figures from the West. However, a growing number of musicals these days are attempting to deviate from these norms by centering on more diverse characters and topics.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-09-12 17:16

LACMA's 'The Space Between' brings into limelight underrepresented chapters of 20th-century Korean art

LACMA's 'The Space Between' brings into limelight underrepresented chapters of 20th-century Korean art

As Korea continues its ascent as a cultural powerhouse with the likes of K-pop group BTS and Netflix series “Squid Game,” there has been increasing academic interest in examining how the country's works of modern art led to the present moment - because contemporary arts and culture don't suddenly materialize out of a void. “The Space Between: The Modern in Korean Art,” openin...

Park Han-sol | 2022-09-09 10:57

Show at UNESCO's Paris HQ sheds light on Korea's mother-of-pearl lacquerware

Show at UNESCO's Paris HQ sheds light on Korea's mother-of-pearl lacquerware

Lacquer trees have grown and been cultivated in Asian countries for centuries. Its sticky sap, or “ot” in Korean, has served as one of the oldest natural paints used to create a glossy finishing layer on furniture and crafts - through what is called the “otchil” technique. While Korea, China and Japan shared a similar culture surrounding lacquerware until the 668-935 Unified ...

Park Han-sol | 2022-09-05 16:17

Frieze helps Seoul become rising art market in Asia

Frieze helps Seoul become rising art market in Asia

The first weekend of September in Seoul was marked by one gigantic art-filled excursion, as crowds of eager collectors and other visitors flocked to COEX in the city's Gangnam District for the inaugural landing of global art fair, Frieze. The excitement has shown no signs of abating since the four-day event's VIP opening on Sept. 2, as evidenced by the long lines stretching d...

Park Han-sol | 2022-09-05 08:46

Shows to look out for during Frieze and Kiaf Seoul

Shows to look out for during Frieze and Kiaf Seoul

On the occasion of the concurrent openings of two prestigious art fairs - Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul - at COEX in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, Friday, Korea will see a flood of exhibition openings and late-night outings at museums and galleries scattered across its capital city. Art lovers are encouraged to journey beyond the fairs and immerse themselves in the creative...

Park Han-sol | 2022-09-01 15:48

Korea's largest-ever art market opens in Seoul

[INTERVIEW] Art nonprofit GYOPO offers its own definition of diasporic Koreans

INTERVIEWArt nonprofit GYOPO offers its own definition of diasporic Koreans

For Yoon Ju Ellie Lee, 33, an LA-based curator and the executive director of the art nonprofit organization, Equitable Vitrines, the fall of 2016 following the U.S. presidential election was a time spent drowned in feelings of malaise, concern and fear. As newly-elected President Donald Trump continued racist rhetoric that stigmatized people of color and implied that their su...

Park Han-sol | 2022-08-30 13:30

PODO Museum's diaspora exhibition drawing visitors of foreign nationalities

PODO Museum's diaspora exhibition drawing visitors of foreign nationalities

A local exhibition is drawing increased attention despite the museum being only 16 months old and not being located anywhere near the capital area, especially among foreign nationals, due to its diaspora theme. “Yet, With Love,” the exhibition at PODO Museum, has attracted more than 15,000 visitors since its opening on July 5. This number is large considering that the museum ...

Kim Rahn | 2022-08-26 13:55

Two large art fairs set to open in Seoul next week

Two large art fairs set to open in Seoul next week

Two big international art fairs will take place in Seoul next week, bringing together a combined 350 galleries from around the world, the events' organizers said Friday.

2022-08-26 11:26

Simultaneous openings of Frieze and Kiaf Seoul to enliven Korean art market

Simultaneous openings of Frieze and Kiaf Seoul to enliven Korean art market

Seoul's ascent as a potential new art hub in Asia is expected to take another big stride forward early next month, as the city gears up for the concurrent openings of two prestigious art fairs: Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul. More than 350 emerging and established galleries around the globe will flock to COEX in Gangnam, southern Seoul, in time for the two major art events that ...

Park Han-sol | 2022-08-26 08:42

INTERVIEWArtist transforms Atelier Hermes into pet crematorium as garish capitalist nightmare

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