Art Exhibitions, Kids and Sports

Art Exhibitions

Okayama Shinya Solo Exhibition

Through Jan. 17

Gallery The Chai

Young Japanese artist Okayama Shinya is attracting attention for his unique art works, which feature fairy tale-like themes. The gallery is located in Heyri Art Valley, Gyeonggi province. Call (031) 942-5429.

Feel At Home, Please

Gallery Ssamzie

Through Jan. 11

Sixteen Korean artists interpret the comfort and warmth of home in various ways. Colorful ceramics and unique paintings are part of this group exhibition. Call (02) 736-0900(#606) or visit www.ssamziegil.com

A Banquet of Passion and Sensitivity

Gallery Bellarte

Through Jan. 30

``Small is Beautiful" is the theme of Gallery Bellarte's group exhibition featuring 46 Korean artists and seven Latin American artists. Call (02) 739-4333 or email bellarte@paran.com

Alpha and Omega

Gallery Young

Through Jan. 6

Four Korean artists are tackling the theme of ``Alpha and Omega'' in their paintings. Kim Keoung-seon created vividly colored art works as part of his Mataplasia series. Call (02) 720-3939.

Man, 12 Animals

Urban Art

Through Jan. 23

Ahn Yun-mo satirizes contemporary society using animals in his mixed media art works. He creates new pop art pieces featuring a black and white cartoon character. Call (02) 511-2931 or visit www.urbanart4u.com.

Shisei Kuwabara

The Museum of Photography, Seoul

Through Feb. 21

Renowned Japanese photojournalist Shisei Kuwabara is holding a solo exhibition of his black-and-white photographs of North Korea. Visit www.photomuseum.or.kr or call (02) 418-1315.

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Art Sonje Center

Through Feb. 15

Paradigm Shift curator Han Keum-hyun put together this group exhibition of works by artists Kim Gyoo-sik, Noh Sun-tag, Back Seung-woo Back, Lee Young-hoon and Jeon Jae-hong. The center is open Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Visit www.artsonje.org/asc or the exhibition blog a39c2.wordpress.com.

Light & Celebration

Doosan Gallery

Through Jan. 15

Experience artworks filled with light at Doosan Gallery's final exhibit for 2008, which revolves around the theme of light. Featured are artists who use light in their works, such as Yu Hye-young, Park Zinoo, Shin Tae-ho, Jo Eun-hwan, Lee Jang-sub and Lee Sang-jin. Visit www.doosanartcenter.com or call (02) 708-5050.

The Monster

Arario Seoul

Through Jan. 20

Rising artist Lee Seung-ae is holding a solo exhibition of his delicate depictions of monsters. Visit www.ararioseoul.com.

Doll's Outing

Gallery Jant

Through Dec. 31

Francoise Seungheey Kim depicts her beautiful antique dolls in a series of cheerful paintings. She is particularly interested in exploring people's fascination with dolls. Gallery Jant is located at the second floor of Bundang The # Star Park. Call (031) 783-7931.

Johannes Hueppi

Gallery Godo

Through Dec. 30

Johannes Hueppi, who is based in Switzerland, is having his first solo show in Seoul. Hueppi is known for his portraits of nude women. Call (02) 720-2223.

WOW!

Ssamzie Art Mart

Kang Jun-young's ceramic jars and ceramic tile drawings are on display at Ssamzie Art Mart, Sssamziegil in Insa-dong. Visit www.ssamziegil.com or call (02) 736-0900.

Gute Besserung

Michael Schultz Gallery Seoul

Through Feb. 7

German artist Jan Muche is holding an exhibit, which features one of his works Sammlung. Visit www.schultzgallery.co.kr.

Kim Chong-hak

Gallery Yeh

Kim Chong-hak is holding a solo exhibition at Gallery Yeh. Visit www.galleryyeh.com or call (02) 542-5543.

Great Masters of European Art: Meet Rembrandt

Hangaram Art Museum

Through Feb. 26

Art works by great European masters such as Rembrandt, Rubens, Van Dyck and Boucher are in Seoul for the first time. The works are from the permanent collection of the State Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia. The exhibit is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are 12,000 won for adults, 9,000 won for youth and 7,000 won for children. Call (02) 2113-3400. Visit www.sac.or.kr (English, Korean).

Traces

Gallery Space

Through Jan. 18

Kim Seung-young's installation work is unveiled as part of Gallery Space's re-opening project: Construction of Discourses. Visit www.space-culture.com or call (02) 3670-3628.

Park Hong-soon Solo Exhibition

Museum of Photography, Seoul

Park Hong-soon is holding a solo exhibition of his black and white photography. Visit www.photomuseum.or.kr or call (02) 418-1315.

We Live/ In a Time of Our Own

Seomi & Tuus Gallery

French artist Oliver Babin is known for his mysterious art works that feature words. Seomi & Tuus Gallery is located in Cheongdam-dong. Call (02) 511-7305.

Photographs

Gallery Kong

Intriguing photographs by Kim Sun-mee, Min Byeong-hun, Victor Schraeger and Kim Soo-kang are on display at this year-end exhibition. Call (02) 738-7776.

Misterio

National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea

Through March 1

Park Jae-kwon is holding a solo exhibition Misterio at the Gallery 6 of the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea. Visit www.moca.go.kr.

Who's Next in China

Opera Gallery

Open Run

The works of the next generation of Chinese artists such as Xue Song, Zhang Wei, Feng Ling and Xiong Qin are showcased at Opera Gallery Seoul. Visit www.operagallery.com.

Heaven for Artists

Seoul Museum of Art

Through March 22

``Heaven for Artists" features 79 works, which show the different concepts of heaven, from the renowned Pompidou Center in Paris, France. Artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Joan Miro, Raoul Dufy and Marc Chagall are on display. Tickets are 12,000 won for adults, 9,000 won 12-17 year olds, and 7,000 won for 6-11 year olds. Closed on Monday. Visit www.seoulmoa.org or www.pompidou2008.kr.

I Am An Artist

Through March 8

The Young Korean Artists 2008 exhibit features works by promising artists such as Sang Seok-ho, Kim Si-won, Wee Young-il, Lee Jae-hoon and Che One-joon. Visit www.moca.go.kr or call (02) 2188-6000.

2 Handbags in a Pickle

Arko Art Center, Insa Art Space

Through Feb. 8

German artist John Bock is presenting his new 40-minute video ``PARA_SCHIZO, ensnarled," which was filmed entirely in Korea. This is his first solo exhibition in Asia. His other videos and films will be shown at Insa Art Space every Friday at 5 p.m. through Feb. 3. Visit www.arkoartcenter.or.kr or call (02) 760-4563.

Cosmetic Girls

Kukje Gallery

Oh Hein-kuhn is showing revealing but sensitive portraits of young Korean women. Visit www.kukjegallery.com or call (02) 735-8449.

Va & Vient

NaLee Mecenat Art Center

Through Feb. 14

Eight French artists, such as Jean-Marie Appriou, Carole Bailly, Julia Chobert, Pierre Derrien, are participating in this group exhibit at the center, located in Gimpo City. Visit www.nalee.net or artcenter.nalee.net.

Barricade

Gallery Em

Through Dec. 27

Minimalist, black-and-white digital prints by Kim Si-yeon are showcased at a solo exhibition at Gallery Em, Cheongdam-dong. Visit www.galleryem.co.kr. or call (02) 544-8145.

Li Jikai

Arario Gallery, Cheonan

Through Jan. 24

Rising Chinese artist Li Jikai is holding a solo exhibition at Arario Gallery Cheonan. He has been attracting attention for his work questioning the existence of human life. He received acclaim for his last solo show, ``Clear," at Beijing's renowned Today Art Museum earlier this year. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday. Visit www.arariogallery.co.kr.

Jonathan Borofsky

Pyo Gallery Seoul

American artist Jonathan Borofsky, best known for his ``Hammering Man'' public sculptures, is holding a solo exhibition of his smaller scale works at Pyo Gallery in Itaewon. Visit www.pyoart.com or call (02) 543-7337.

Humble Masterpieces

Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Arts Center

Organized by the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the exhibit features everyday, simple objects such as Post-It notes, paper clips, Band-Aids and Bic Pens. Most of the objects are considered indispensable masterpieces of design. Admission is free. Visit www.sac.or.kr/eng.

Power of Photography

Sungkok Art Museum

The beauty and power of French photography will impress visitors at the Sungkok Art Museum. Twenty-one French photographers participated in the event. Visit www.sungkokmuseum.com.

The Gleam of Lanterns

Cyan Museum of Art

Through April 26

Sculptor Park Choong-heum is holding a solo exhibition that explores art and design as a symbol of life. Visit www.cyanmuseum.org or call (054) 338-9391.

Now Jump: Nam June Paik Festival

Nam June Paik Art Center

Through Feb. 5

Located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, the Nam June Paik Art Center is dedicated to the late Paik (1932-2006) and his legacy as the ``father of video art.'' ``Now Jump,'' features not just Paik's works such as ``TV Garden'' and ``Elephant Cart,'' but also works by 113 artists and nine groups from 19 countries. Admission is 7,000 won for adults, 5,000 won for middle and high school students and 3,000 won for elementary school students. Visit www.njpartcenter.kr.

Architectural Ceramics _ OLD

Clayarch Gimhae Museum

The Clayarch Gimhae Museum is hosting an exhibition focused on architectural ceramics by ten artists from Korea, U.S., U.K., Switzerland and Japan. The exhibition also features photographs by Belgian photographer Mark De Fraeye. The museum is located in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province. Visit www.clayarch.org or call (055) 340-7000.

The Same and Not the Same

Gallery Sang

Han Eun-sun's paintings, which are done on hanji or traditional Korean paper, depict nature on a microscopic level. Call (02) 730-0030 or email gallerysang1@naver.com.

My Dear Objects

Hanyang University Museum

This fall, Hanyang University Museum is showing a special exhibition of traditional crafts collected from all over the world. Visit www.museumuf.hanyang.ac.kr.

Thanks for Giving

Bong Art Gallery

This group exhibition features works by Kang Jun-young, Lee Ji-hyeok, Kim Hyo-suk and Yang Jae-kwang. Call (02) 3444-1929.

Art Show

Millennium Seoul Hilton lobby

The Millennium Seoul Hilton is hosting an art show featuring works of Korean artists Koo Cha-soong, Roh Jae-soon, and Shin Hyun-koog. This is the fifth art exhibit to be held in the hotel lobby. Call (02) 317-3012.

Roh Kwang

Lee & Park Gallery

Through Dec. 28

Roh Kwang's scenic countryside landscapes and still life paintings of flowers and women are on display at Lee & Park Gallery in Heyri Art Park, Gyeonggi Province. Visit www.heyri.net or call (031) 957-7521.

Winter Waltz

N Gallery

N Gallery, located in Bundang, is hosting its winter exhibition featuring works by Kim Joong-sik, Kim Mi-kyoung, Byun Jae-hee, Suh Kyoun-ja, among others. Visit www.ngallery.net or call (070) 7430-3323.

Kids

Science Illusion Exhibition

Seoul National Science Museum

Experience the world of lights at the Science Illusion Exhibit from Japan. Kids can learn the wonders of electricity and also enjoy artwork made with lasers, holograms, LEDs and other interactive systems. Tickets cost from 8,000 won to 10,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-8732. Located near exit 4 of Hyehwa Station on subway line.

Kids' Nanta

Woongjin Think Big Art Hall

Famous percussion instrument musical Nanta is remade as a kids' musical. Four cooks are given an order to prepare 100 kids' birthday party within few hours. Suddenly four magicians appear and help them prepare food and cakes. The musical also presents laser and magic show, and ends with Korean traditional rhythmic music. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 50,000 won. For more information visit www.ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 738-8289. Located near from Seolleung Station on subway Bundang line.

Sports

Basketball

Dec. 27, Saturday, 2008

Jeonju KCC Egis vs. Wonju Dongbu Promy

Jeonju Indoor Stadium at 3 p.m.

Ulsan Mobis Pheobus vs. Seoul Samsung Thunders

Ulsan Dongcheon Stadium at 3 p.m.

Anyang KT & G Kites vs. Changwon LG Sakers

Anyang Indoor Stadium at 3 p.m.

Dec. 28, Sunday, 2008

Seoul SK Knights vs. Seoul Samsung Thunders

Jamsil Indoor Stadium at 5 p.m.

Incheon ETLand Black Slamers vs. Anyang KT & G Kites

Incheon Samsan Indoor Stadium at 3 p.m.

Daegu Orions vs. Ulsan Mobis Pheobus

Daegu Indoor Stadium at 3 p.m.

Busan KTF Magic Wings vs. Jeonju KCC Egis

Busan Sajik Stadium at 3 p.m.