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Wed, November 13, 2019 | 15:56

Sadness lingers in post-maritime tragedy

Sadness lingers in post-maritime tragedy

It has been five years since the Sewol ferry sank in the waters off Korea's southwestern island Jindo, claiming over 300 lives, mostly Danwon High School students who were on an excursion to the scenic Jeju island. The tents of the Sewol memorial site at Gwanghwamun Square, which became a fixture over the years, were taken down last month, but it does not mean the maritime di...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-04-15 19:24

Two landscape painters light up dark days

Two landscape painters light up dark days

Ink-and-wash paintings were once the most admired genre of art in Korea.Unbeknownst to many, however, the indigenous ink-based landscape painting style had vanished from mainstream art as the local art market has globalized and Western-style abstract art exerted influence on Korean painters. In the 1980s, the prices of ink paintings in East Asia were similar among countries. ...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-04-11 15:54

Artists take step forward in feminism

Artists take step forward in feminism

While female nudes painted by male artists are common in fine art, in the name of composition and aesthetics, male nudes by female artists are still rare. “No Patience for Monuments,” a new exhibition at Galerie Perrotin Seoul, brings works of 12 artists who question the historic ways of a male-centric society and monumentalize this history.Valentine Blondel, director of Gale...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-04-09 17:32

A rare journey into king's hidden bedroom [PHOTOS]

A rare journey into king's hidden bedroom [PHOTOS]

The Cultural Heritage Administration has temporarily opened the hall - designated as national treasure No. 815 - to the public in a special exhibition. The exhibition for the first half of the year will continue through May 25 and for the second half between Sept. 4 and Oct. 26.

Park Si-soo | 2019-04-03 17:06

Korean art gets attention in Hong Kong

Korean art gets attention in Hong Kong

Ten galleries from Korea promoted Korean artists to leading collectors in Hong Kong last week, reflecting the artists' heightened status on the international art scene. Art Basel in Hong Kong, the largest art fair in Asia, wrapped up its seventh edition at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sunday. More than 88,000 visitors viewed the world-class artworks during ...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-04-01 16:43

Kohei Nawa explores life, death with headless sculptures

Kohei Nawa explores life, death with headless sculptures

The gallery space is pitch-black upon entering. As eyes adjust, glittering human shapes in bizarre poses emerge from the darkness. Through these figures, frozen in a split second of choreography, Japanese artist Kohei Nawa questions the future of humankind.Best known for his “PixCell” series, in which he covers taxidermied animals with glass beads, Nawa introduces a new serie...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-03-26 17:17

David Hockney exhibition 'splashes' into Seoul

David Hockney exhibition 'splashes' into Seoul

David Hockney is finally here. The first solo exhibition of the British artist, who holds the record for the most expensive work of art by a living artist ever sold at auction, is one of the most anticipated art events this year here in Korea.“David Hockney,” opened Friday at the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA), features 133 artworks of the octogenarian artist from eight instituti...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-03-25 17:52

Around Town 2

Every Saturday at 3 p.m., the National Gugak Center holds a performance showcasing traditional Korean music and dance. This series will take place all throughout 2018. Each week the series will exhibit the works of various gugak artists. Various performances throughout the month of March will include the piri, pansori and sanjo. There will also be a traditional fan dance at t...

2019-03-21 17:15

Trees, humans under big family called Earth

Trees, humans under big family called Earth

Yellow sky and blue olive tree. Courtesy of ES JUNG PROJECTOlive tree inspires photo artistBy Jung Hae-myoung Yoll LeeStepping into Mammoth Cafe located in Jeongdong-gil near Deoksu Palace, visitors are stunned by a wall filled with pictures of colorful olive trees. It gives a mystical touch with Egyptian blue and honey yellow colors that are hard to see in ordinary photos o...

Jung Hae-myoung | 2019-03-20 14:44

Around Town 2

Every Saturday at 3 p.m., the National Gugak Center holds a performance showcasing traditional Korean music and dance. This series will take place all throughout 2018. Each week the series will exhibit the works of various gugak artists. Various performances throughout the month of March will include the piri, pansori and sanjo. There will also be a traditional fan dance at t...

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