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Mon, May 21, 2018 | 02:30

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Korea's turbulent modern history at a glance

At Deoksugung Palace, one of the five royal palaces of Seoul, there is a series of Western-style buildings alongside traditional Korean buildings, creating an atmosphere unique to the palace.

Exhibitions | 2018-05-20 20:15

Oxen, flowers spark inspiration for art

Artists find inspiration in everyday objects people often neglect. Veteran artist Hwang Young-sung holds a solo exhibition titled “Silence of the Oxen” at Hyundai Hwarang in central Seoul. The exhibit encompasses the artist's oeuvre from the 1970s, centering on his abstract experiments with the ox, a familiar animal to Koreans.

Exhibitions | 2018-05-15 17:03

Exhibition redefines identity of Asia

Korea belongs to Asia, the largest and most populous continent in the world. However, few think about what exactly Asia is about.The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) Seoul offers a rare opportunity to think about the continent. Titled "How Little You Know About Me," the exhibit features works of 15 artists from eight countries in Asia.

Exhibitions | 2018-05-13 21:34

'Fashion doomed to fade, but art is forever'

American artist Alex Katz is known for his distinctive style of portraits featuring sophisticated yet daring women of all ages. The Lotte Museum of Art (LMOA) in southern Seoul presents the first solo exhibition of the 90-year-old artist, who stylizes American culture and society such as fashion, beauty and landscape, in Korea. Titled “Alex Katz: Models & Dancers,” the exhibi...

Exhibitions | 2018-04-27 18:23

Korean artist's iconic video installation unplugged due to safety concern

An iconic video installation by media artist Paik Nam-june (1932-2006) has been turned off due to safety concerns, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) said Thursday. The MMCA said it has unplugged the late visionary artist's video work titled "The More The Better" after a safety check by the Korea Electrical Safety Corporation warned of a fire risk.

Exhibitions | 2018-04-19 11:23

Chun Kwang-young adds color to hanji assemblages

Artist Chun Kwang-young is known for his unique and labor-intensive "Aggregation" series. Like him, many artists from East Asia are inspired by antique books and use time-yellowed paper sheets to create artwork. But what makes him unique is that he’s the only one who creates three-dimensional pieces by putting triangular objects with old paper onto canvas. His latest works on...

Exhibitions | 2018-04-18 15:27

Science, art blend together

Lee Kie-jin, 58, wears many hats: he's a professor of physics at Sogang University, a collector, an illustrator and an artist. He is also a prolific writer who has published 18 books on various topics.

Exhibitions | 2018-04-16 17:03

Yang Hae-gue represents 'dispersion' of new generation

Yang Hae-gue is known as a nomadic artist. She was born in Seoul and is now based in Berlin, but such regional descriptions do not restrict this peripatetic artist. Known for adding new layers of meaning onto ordinary objects, Yang recently took part in the 21st Biennale of Sydney titled "SUPERPOSITION: Art of Equilibrium and Engagement," beginning in March. She presented new...

Exhibitions | 2018-04-15 19:04

Female abstract painter rediscovered

"Occidental art lacks a philosophical base. Therefore, in order to grasp my subjects, woman and the Earth which gives life to it, I take geometric symbols _ straight lines, triangles, squares and circles - universal signs that transcend frontiers and time," artist Rhee Seund-ja (1918-2009) said. Having studied in France, Rhee bridged the chasm of art between East and West, ba...

Exhibitions | 2018-04-10 16:54

Korean furniture on view during Milan Design Week

Contemporary Korean furniture with traditional flair will meet international audiences at an exhibition titled “Contemporary Korean Furniture Exhibition: The simple yet not Shabby, the Splendid yet not Luxury.”The exhibit runs from April 17 to 22 at La Triennale di Milano in Milan, Italy, coinciding with Milan Design Week, one of the world's largest design events.

Exhibitions | 2018-04-09 18:57

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