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Mon, July 16, 2018 | 11:57

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Ceramist Suh unveils new works

Ceramist Suh Dong-hee, who interprets biblical verse through ceramic objects, unveiled her latest works at an exhibition at the Bible House of Ceramic Art.

Exhibitions | 2018-07-13 17:49

Female sculptors celebrate 45th anniversary

In 1971, American art historian Linda Nochlin wrote an article titled "Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?" provoking a debate on the absence of female artists in Western art history. In 1974, a group of female sculptors in Korea founded an organization to arouse consciousness in the male-dominated art world. The Korean Sculptress Association (KSA) holds “I, Woman," a...

Exhibitions | 2018-07-10 16:31

Lee Bul's dystopian utopia on view in London

LONDON _ Korean artist Lee Bul, the first female artist to represent Korea at the Venice Biennale in 1999, is known for exploring the theme of utopian and dystopian possibilities and the question continues at the Hayward Gallery in London, where Lee's solo exhibition is currently on view. Titled "Lee Bul: Crashing," the 54-year-old artist transforms the gallery space into a s...

Exhibitions | 2018-07-09 18:35

Masterpieces of Joseon flower paintings

The peony was one of the most popular flowers appearing in flower paintings from Joseon KingdomKho said the peony holds symbolic importance in East Asia.

Exhibitions | 2018-07-08 17:33

Joseon flower paintings inspire modern abstract art

Joseon flower paintings inspire modern abstract art

An exhibition at Gallery Hyundai sheds light on the flower paintings from last century of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) as the origin of Korean modern art. Flowers and birds were the most popular subjects of "minhwa" (Korean folk painting) in the 19th century as they symbolized wealth, honor and conjugal harmony. Despite their artistic value, these paintings were considered ...

Exhibitions | 2018-07-05 17:23

Masterpieces of Joseon flower paintings

MMCA to reduce exhibitions

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) will shift its center of interest from exhibitions to research.The nation's flagship art museum revealed its mid-term innovation plan at a press conference, Tuesday, emphasizing professionalism, openness and “publicness”.

Exhibitions | 2018-06-27 16:51

Blurring boundary between exhibition, performance

A new exhibition held in a non-white cube display style challenges the conventional ideas of an art exhibition. Instead of physical paintings and sculptures, "he ran to" provides a live experience combining performance and spatial narrative in which visitors have to engage deeper with the exhibition, which is held at the G4 Gallery of the Donuimun Museum Village in the heart ...

Exhibitions | 2018-06-25 16:59

Contemporary art evolves with technology

Artists are among the most curious people in the world and they are also keen to adopt new technologies for their artwork. A new exhibition at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), Seoul sheds light on a group of artists little-known to Korea - E.A.T. (Experiments in Art and Technology) - who pioneered the use of technology in art in the 1960s in New York.

Exhibitions | 2018-06-07 17:59

Florentine artist opens exhibition at fnartSpace

Artist Uliviero Ulivieri, who loves his hometown Florence, has an exhibition at fnartSpace in Seoul from June 5 to July 5. The 85-year-old will tell fun stories about the beautiful city through his imagination.

Exhibitions | 2018-06-06 14:28

Joris Laarman experiments in furniture of future

A bench made of curvy metal wires coiling like a dragon is Dutch artist Joris Laarman's creation "Dragon Bench," built using his 3D metal printer, which can produce curved lines with metal in midair. Laarman's technology-driven furniture, which bridges state-of-the-art technology with everyday life, is on display at Kukje Gallery in central Seoul for his second solo exhibitio...

Exhibitions | 2018-06-05 18:57

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