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The “Gugak Ensemble Festival” will be held at the Sejong Chamber Hall on Nov. 2 and 3. / Courtesy of Sejong Center For The Performing Arts Traditional ‘Lotus, A Flower Comes Out Once More'Jeongdong TheaterUntil Oct. 29 Jeongdong Theater will present the dance drama "Lotus, A Flower Comes Out Once More," which features diverse traditional...

Exhibitions | 2017-10-19 16:52

Paper evolves into sculpture

Paper is a basic material for artists, but often its diverse features are forgotten. It is often associated with the image of being white, flat, thin and light, but paper can be formative as per an artist's idea. Museum San in Wonju, Gangwon Province, holds an exhibition "Paper Taking Shape, Paper Sculpture" to bring attention to the material's sculptural quality. Museum San ...

Exhibitions | 2017-10-12 17:14

[INTERVIEW] 'Price of artist's work is national pride'

Lee Ho-jae, chairman of Gana Art, Seoul Auction and the Gana Foundation for Arts and Culture, received the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award in September, in recognition of his support for Korean artists and promotion of Korean art to the world. "I am not used to being awarded,” Lee, 63, said in an interview with The Korea Times last month. “However, this one is fo...

Exhibitions | 2017-10-10 17:47

'Bible artist' Suh featured at Ceramics Monthly

Ceramic artist and professor emeritus of Konkuk University Suh Dong-hee's works are featured in the October issue of the Ceramics Monthly, one of the world's most widely circulated ceramics magazines. Suh's ceramic sculpture "Ruth," depicting the Biblical character in an abstract way, was featured at the Exposure section of the magazine introducing her special exhibition at t...

Exhibitions | 2017-10-09 13:03

British artists bring history, culture to Korea

The United Kingdom and Korea reaffirm their ties by strengthening cultural exchanges during the U.K.-South Korea Season 2017-18, themed "Creative Futures." Throughout the event, the two countries share emerging artists and develop new audiences for art and creative industries through exhibitions, performances, film screenings and more. The Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) hosts "Th...

Exhibitions | 2017-10-08 17:26

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Exhibitions | 2017-09-28 18:21

Art prize winner Hong Soun holds solo exhibit in Daegu

Artist Hong Soun, who won the 17th LEEINSUNG ART PRIZE in 2016, holds a solo exhibition at the Daegu Art Museum in the southern city of Daegu. The prize, given by the Daegu Metropolitan Government since 1999, honors the artistic spirit of the late artist Lee In-sung (1912-1950), who was from the city. Lee developed a distinguishable style represented by bold, indigenous use o...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-26 19:16

Simple objects by Craig-Martin spark imagination

Colorful lines and faces make up a fragment of ordinary objects. They are just lines and faces, but the viewers immediately relate the image to objects they know. Irish-British artist Michael Craig-Martin, known for his conceptual works, said he never draws anything not immediately recognizable. The artist's major works are on display at his solo exhibition "All in All" at Se...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-24 18:09

Art as mirror of society at Korea Artist Prize 2017

The Korea Artist Prize 2017 revealed the works of its four candidates, which reflect ongoing issues in Korean society as well as provoking personal sentiments. Co-hosted by the National Museum of Korea (MMCA) and the SBS Culture Foundation, the award aims to identify and support talented artists who represent the vast potential of Korean contemporary art. The four candidates ...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-20 19:38

Dresden state treasure galore at national museum

Germany is a country known for its practicality, but some rulers appreciated the beauty of art and collected some of the world's most glamorous treasures. An exhibition at the National Museum of Korea introduces some of the highlights from the Dresden State Art Collection. Titled "The Dream of a King," the exhibit centers around Augustus II (1670-1733), who was the Elector of...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-19 15:36

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Lunch with Navy sailors