Peppermint Candy: Contemporary Art from Korea in Seoul
National Museum of Contemporary Art Korea
Through Feb. 15
The National Museum of Contemporary Art originally organized this exhibition in 2007 to introduce contemporary Korean art to Chile and Argentina. It is now being held in Korea for the first time. Visit www.moca.go.kr.
Pieces of Paradise
Michael Schultz Gallery Seoul
Through Nov. 13
Michael Schultz Gallery Seoul, located in the Nature Poem Building, Cheongdam-dong, is hosting an exhibition of artwork by Kim Yusob. Visit www.schultzgallery.co.kr.
Ahn Jung-geun Exhibition
Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center
Through Jan. 24
``Peace Beyond Independence" is the theme of this special calligraphy exhibition focusing on patriot Ahn Jung-geun. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Ahn's assassination of the first Japanese resident-general of Korea, Hirobumi Ito, on Oct. 26, 1909, in China. The exhibition is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Mondays. Visit www.sac.or.kr.
Historic Present
Gallery Kong
Through Nov. 2
Photographs by Ahn Sung-seok are on display at Gallery Kong. Visit www.gallerykong.com.
Another Boring Day
One and J Gallery
Nov. 5-Dec. 5
Rising Korean artist Kwon Kyung-hwan is holding a solo show at One and J Gallery. Visit www.oneandj.com or call (02) 745-1644.
Su Kwak Solo Exhibition
Sun Gallery
Through Nov. 6
U.S.-based artist Su Kwak incorporates elements of light and time in her spiritual paintings, which are currently on display at Sun Gallery, Insa-dong. Visit www.sungallery.co.kr.
Martin Creed
Art Sonje Center
Nov. 7 -Feb. 12
British conceptual artist Martin Creed is holding a three-month long exhibition at Art Sonje Center. The exhibition is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit www.artsonge.org/asc or call 02-733-8945.
House in Your Head by Randi & Katrine
Gallery Factory
Nov. 7-29
Danish artist duo Randi & Katrine are fascinated by houses not just as a "framework around life, but also a picture of life, which takes place inside it." For their exhibition in Seoul, they will physically transform Gallery Factory's two-story building, giving it a new face. E-mail galleryfactory@gmail.com or visit www.factory483.org.
Bright Society
Opera Gallery Seoul
Through Oct. 31
American artist Ron English is famous for combining U.S. Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama into one portrait called "Rainbow Abraham Obama" and the fat Ronald McDonald image "MC Supersized." Korean artist Park Young-gyun created paintings filled with colorful Lego and Barbie toys, meant to represent the Korean community. Opera Gallery Seoul is located on the first floor of the Nature Poem Building, Cheongdam-dong, southern Seoul. E-mail seoul@operagallery.com.
Flexible Aura
Brain Factory
Through Nov.1
Brain Factory is hosting a group exhibition featuring works by foreign and Korean artists, including Candida Hofer, Kristoffer Akselbo, Tasha Aulls and Jee Oh. Visit www.brainfactory.org.
Oil's Other Name
YHD Projects
Through Nov. 11
YHD Projects, located in Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun, is hosting a group of exhibitions featuring works by Park Mi-sun, Lee Soo-young, Shin Sun-joo and Choi Soo-whan. Visit www.yhdprojects.com or e-mail info@yhdprojects.com.
Drawings
Kukje Gallery
Through Nov. 22
Drawings of the late abstract expressionist artist Joan Mitchell are the focus of this exhibition at Kukje Gallery, Sogyeok-dong, Jongno, Seoul. Visit www.kukjegallery.com.
THIS ... Appearance
Gallery Viol
Artists Rhee Junebok and Yunna are holding a joint exhibition at Gallery Viol, located in Wha-dong, Jongno. Visit www.galleryviol.com.
Frozen Desire
The Columns
Through Nov. 14
The Columns is presenting an exhibition of boldly colored works by Swiss artist Markus Weggenmann. Visit www.columns.co.kr.
The Imaginary Line
DoArt
Through Nov. 15
DoArt has organized a group exhibition for rising Korean artists Moon Kyung-won, Park Junebum, Oh Yong-seok, Lee Yong-baek, Jeon Joon-ho, Zin Ki-jong and Choe Uram. Visit www.galleryhyundai.com or call (02) 2287-3500.
Swedish Footprint
Korea Foundation Cultural Center
Through Nov. 7
This exhibition organized by the Embassy of Sweden in Seoul is meant to showcase the Nordic country's design and craft. Ceramics, textiles and paintings by nine Swedish artists and four Korean artists who studied in Sweden are on display. Visit www.kfcenter.or.kr.
Kim Ho-deuk
Cyan Museum of Art
Through March 28
The solo show of Daegu-based artist Kim Ho-deuk is being held at Cyan Museum of Art, Hwasan-myeon, Yeongcheon-si, North Gyeongsang Province. Visit www.cyanmuseum.org.
Groupe Novembre: Paris-Seoul
The Museum of Photography, Seoul
Through Nov. 21
Photographs by Monique Cabasso, Chong Jae-kyoo, Xavier Lucchesi, Olivier Perrot, Martial Verdier and Salvatore Puglia are on display at the Museum of Photography, Seoul. Visit www.photomuseum.or.kr.
Dawn of Chaos
UNC Gallery
Through Nov. 5
Hyun Ji-yong envisions a future of chaos in these dark art works, which are currently at UNC Gallery, located in Sagan-dong, Jongno. Call (02) 723-2711.
Ahn Yun-mo Exhibition
Gallery Songadang
Ahn Yun-mo exhibits satirical works for the autumn season in his solo show at Gallery Songadang, Anguk-dong, Jongno. Call (02) 725-6713.
Retrospective of Bae Bien-U
National Museum of Art, Deoksu Palace
Through Dec. 6
A retrospective of works by renowned artist Bae Bien-U is being held at the National Museum of Art, Deoksu Palace, downtown Seoul. Bae is known for his black-and-white nature photography, particularly those featuring pine trees and groves around Korea.
European 9 Artists
Seoul C T Gallery
Through Nov.21
Seoul C T Gallery, located in Cheongdam-dong, is featuring artwork by European artists Max Uhlig, Ivo Lucas, James Larsen, Jorg W. Schirmer, Lucia Dellefant, Martin Herler, Ramon Lombart, Anton Petz and Titus Lerner. Call (02) 540-4408 or e-mail info@seoulctgallery.com.
Hair on the White Porcelain
Gallery 2
Exquisite porcelain pieces by artist Lee Se-kyung are on display at Gallery 2. Gallery 2 is open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 pm. Visit www.gallery2.co.kr
Korea on Foot
Gallery M
Through Nov. 4
British writer and photographer Oliver Raw is holding an exhibition of photographs of Korea from when he walked from Busan to Seoul in the spring of 2008. Gallery M is located near Exit 1 of Euljiro 3-ga, subway line 2 or 3. Visit www.gallery-m.kr
Organ Mix
Total Museum of Contemporary Art
Conceptual works by Korean and foreign artists who have studied or lived in Germany are displayed in this new exhibition at the Total Museum of Contemporary Art. Eleven artists, including Danica Dakic, Klaus Mettig, Rita McBride, Lee Moon-ho and Kim Hee-seon, were invited to show their works. Visit www.totalmuseum.org.
Prescriptions by 18 Doctors
Gallery AG
Artists offer their unique perspective on the medical field in this group exhibition at Gallery AG, Yeongdeungpo-gu. There are two exhibitions, the first being held through Nov. 13, and the next from Nov. 16 to Dec. 30. Visit www.galleryag.co.kr.
Citynet Asia 2009
Seoul Museum of Art
This biennial exhibition introduces works of art by Asian artists. Curators from Seoul Museum of Art, Istanbul Modern, Tokyo's Mori Art Museum and Beijing's Today Art Museum organized this exhibition. Visit www.seoulmoa.org or call (02) 2124-8800.
Poetic Art of Colors - Light of Heart
Yongeun Museum of Contemporary Art
Through Dec. 13
Artist Bang Hai-ja is holding a solo exhibition at the Yongeun Museum of Art. Visit www.youngeunmuseum.org or call (031) 761-0137.
Olafur Eliasson
PKM Trinity Gallery
PKM Trinity Gallery, located in Cheongdam-dong, is hosting an exhibition of works by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. Call (02) 515-9496. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday, 11a.m.-6 p.m. Visit www.pkmgallery.com.
Portraits of Shoes, Stories of Feet
Sungkok Art Museum
Through Nov. 8
Learn about the history of footwear at this special exhibition sponsored by the French Cultural Center. Admission is 5,000 won. Visit sungkokmuseum.com.
Architectural Ceramic Now & New
Clayarch Gimhae Museum
Through Feb. 7
The Clayarch Gimhae Museum, located in South Gyeongsang Province, is holding its 8th Architectural Ceramic Exhibition. Participating artists include Song Jun-gyu, Hilde Angel Danielsen, Lee Jong-geun and Johannes Pfeiffer. Visit www.clayarch.org or call (055) 340-7000.
Stan Douglas
Mongin Art Center
Through Nov. 1
Canadian media and video artist Stan Douglas is having his first solo exhibition in Korea. The show includes his black-and-white portrait photographs. Mongin Art Center is located in Samcheong-dong. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.mongin.org.
Multiple/ Dialogue
National Museum of Contemporary Art of Korea
Through Feb. 7, 2010
This yearlong exhibition brings together the works of the late Paik Nam-june and Korean-American artist Kang Ik-joong. On display is Paik's multimedia installation and Kang's installation work, made of thousands of paintings, woodcuts and drawings. The two artists may have come from different generations and have distinct artistic styles, but their art continues to enthrall. To get there, get off at Seoul Grand Park Subway Line 4, Exit 4, where a shuttle bus to the museum is available every 20 minutes. Visit https://www.moca.go.kr.
Hernan Miranda
Bellarte Gallery
Paraguayan artist Hernan Miranda is showing his still life paintings at a solo show at Bellarte Gallery, Sagan-dong, Seoul. Call (02) 739-4333.
Family Musical 'The Wizard Of Oz'
Grand Theatre, Sejong Center
Dec. 16-28
"The Wizard of Oz" musical takes the iconic movie's essence and performs it live. Watch as Dorothy goes to Oz to face the Wicked Witch of the West with the help of her friends. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02)399-1772. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Musical 'Hello, Mozart'
Coex Art Hall
Through Nov. 30
This musical is designed to educate children about classical music through Mozart. The show delivers basic knowledge about operas and the gifted musician through an adventurous story in which characters meet Mozart, who gives a quiz to the audience to encurage their participation. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 416-1130. Located near exit 5 of Samsung Station on subway line 2.
K-League Football
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009
Pohang Steelers vs. Suwon BlueWings
Pohang Stillyard Stadium at 3:00 p.m.
FC Seoul vs. Jeonnam Dragons
Seoul World Cup Stadium at 3:00 p.m.
Jeju United vs. Gangwon FC
Jeju World Cup Stadium at 3:00 p.m.
Daejeon Citizen vs. Gwangju Sangmu
Daejeon World Cup Stadium at 3:00 p.m.
Seongnam Chunma vs. Daegu FC
Seongnam Stadium at 3:00 p.m.
Jeonbuk Motors vs. Gyeongnam FC
Jeonju World Cup Stadium at 3:00 p.m.
Busan I'Park vs. Incheon United FC
Busan World Cup Stadium at 3:00 p.m.