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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

KIAF 2017 to attract international attention

The Korea International Art Fair (KIAF), the largest art fair in Korea, has scrapped its guest-country of honor to boost diversity among participants. "Sales is an important aspect of an art fair, but what is more important for KIAF is to be established as an international event," Lee Hwa-ik, president of the Galleries Association of Korea, said. "We have prepared special exhibitions and invited the world's top collectors to improve the quality of KIAF." A total of 167 galleries from 13 countries take part in the five-day event, including a VIP preview Sept. 20. In addition to major Korean g...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-15 17:38

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Exhibitions | 2017-09-14 16:58

Photographs from LIFE magazine will be presented at Hangaram Museum of the Seoul Arts Center until Oct. 8. Shown is “Mahatma Gandhi” (1930) by Time Life Pictures. / Courtesy of Unique Piece, Inc & Jcon companyTraditional ‘Lotus, A Flower Comes Out Once More'Jeongdong TheaterUntil Oct. 29Jeongdong Theater will present the dance drama "Lotus, A Flower...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-07 18:15

Lee Seung-hee takes ceramics to new level

Artist Lee Seung-hee works with ceramics, but his works are not in the form of ordinary vessels. Lee's works captures the shape and pattern of traditional Korean porcelain from mainly Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), but they are in the form of low-relief porcelain on a flat surface instead of 3D vases or bowls. Two solo exhibitions of the ceramic artist are held at the Park Ryu S...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-06 17:25

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