Art Exhibitions, Kids, Sports Games

Art Exhibitions

Individuals

Youngeun Museum of Contemporary Art

Through April 5

Swiss artist Christoph Rihs tackles the relationship between the outer appearance of trees and their special attributes in a series of photographs, combining a multitude of images in a new broken mirror-like style. The Youngeun Museum of Contemporary Art is located in Gwangju City, Gyeonggi Province. Visit www.youngeunmuseum.org or call (031) 762-4189.

Seogyo Sixty 2009

SangSang Madang

Through May 10

Seogyo Sixty is an art festival featuring works by passionate young artists held every year at SangSang Madang meant to showcase artistic direction and youth culture in Hongdae. Visit www.seogyosixty.com or www.sangsangmadang.com.

The Great Hands

Gallery Hyundai

This exhibition is a showcase of the painstaking effort of 17 Korean artists in making their art. Lee Dong-jae carefully applied thousands of crystals to create Buddha's image, while Noh Sang-kyoon placed countless blue sequins on a canvas. Visit www.galleryhyundai.com.

Beyond the Dream

Gallery Jant

Through April 7

Seven young Korean artists are showing their colorful works in a group exhibition at Gallery Jant in Bundang, Gyeonggi Province. Call (031) 8022-5424.

Turning Back to the Olds

Insa Gallery

Through March 29

Figurative sculptor Kim Kyong-ok depicts the voluptuous female form in bronze sculptures. Visit www.insagallery.net or call (02) 735-2652.

Lee Seon-woo

Gallery Miso

Through April 2

Lee Seon-woo creates pretty rural landscapes in spring. The gallery is located at the COEX Intercontinental Hotel. Call (02) 564-2076 or email gallerymiso@yahoo.co.kr.

The Still: Logical Conversation

Gallery Hyundai Gangnam Space

Twenty-two Korean artists have gathered to offer an exhibition presenting a modern re-interpretation of still life, including sculptures, photographs, and video installations by Han S:I, Bae Joon-sung, Bahk Seon-ghi and Kim Si-yeon, among others. For more information, call (02) 519-0800 or visit www.galleryhyundai.com.

VS

Gana Art Gangnam

Artists with visually similar styles are paired together for this exhibition. Works by noted artists Damien Hirst and Ron Arad, as well as Korean artists Ko Young-hoon and Kim Kang-yong, are on display at Gana Art Gangnam. Call (02) 512-1650. For more information, call (02) 512-1650.

A Daydream

Art Space Hue

Through March 27

Lee Jeong-woong deals with themes of love, memory, rapture and solitude in his oil and digital paintings. Art Space Hue is located in Seogyo, Mapo. Call (02) 333-0955 or email artspacehue@hotmail.com.

A House of 2.6 Square Meters

Gallery Space A

Through April 26

Sculptor Ahn Kyu-chul sends a message about the greed that is dominant in today's society through his first solo exhibition in five years. The houses on display contain minimal necessities for survival. Call (02) 3670-3628 or visit www.space-culture.com.

Another Common Sense

Urban Art

Through March 31

Three Korean artists, Koo Sung-yeon, Lee One and Beak Jung-gi, shatter ideas of common sense and redefine common sense using their own ideas through art works. Visit www.urbanart4u.com or call (02) 511-2031.

Latin Contemporary Art (Sensitivity)

Gallery Bellarte

Gallery Bellarte is hosting the second of a two-part exhibition showcasing contemporary Latin American artists. Call (02) 739-4333.

In the Shadow of the Flame

Gallery Em

Through April 18

New Zealand-born Dutch artist Dylan Graham makes exquisite hand-cut paper works. This exhibition at Gallery Em in Chungdam-dong is Graham's first in Korea. Call (02) 544-8145 or visit www.galleryem.co.kr.

Landscape

Posco Art Museum

Through March 25

Cha Kyu-sun is holding a solo exhibition at Posco Art Museum, located at Posco Art Center, Daechi-dong. Call (02) 3457-1665.

Translation

Gallery 2

Through March 28

Sung Nak-hee showcases colorful, geometric patterned art works for a solo exhibition at Gallery 2, located at the Nature Poem Building in Cheongdam-dong. Visit www.gallery2.co.kr.

On Every Border Flower Blossoms

Daejeon Museum of Art

Through May 22

Daejeon Museum of Art welcomes the spring season with a special exhibition featuring sculptures, paintings, media art and installations by Kim Hong-joo, Kim Hae-min, Rim Dong-sik, Jung Kwang-ho and Hong Myung-seop. Call (042) 602-3252.

Michael Craig-Martin

PKM Trinity Gallery

Irish conceptual artist and painter Michael Craig-Martin is holding a solo exhibition at PKM Trinity Gallery, Cheongdam-dong. He has influenced many of the ``Young British Artists.'' Visit www.pkmgallery.com or call (02) 515-9496.

Wandering

Kukje Gallery

Kukje Gallery is hosting an exhibition of the works of acclaimed Neo-Pop Japanese artist Hideaki Kawashima. His works feature floating faces, inspired by elements of Japanese anime and manga. Visit kukjegallery.com or call (02) 735-8449.

To Make a Rainbow

Arario Gallery, Cheonan

Arario Gallery President Kim Chang-il is holding his fifth solo exhibition as an artist. As Ci Kim, he recreated his past art works and threw tomatoes on them. Call (041) 551-5100 or visit www.arariogallery.com

Mukoyama Yutaka

Gallery The Chai

Osaka-born artist Mukoyama Yutaka is holding a solo exhibition at Gallery The Chai, Heyri Art Valley in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. Call (031) 942-5429.

A Message From Spring

Yongeun Museum

Welcome the new season with fresh art works by up-and-coming artists at Yongeun Museum, located in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province. Visit www.yongeunmuseum.org.

MultiScape

3.15 Art Center

Through April 14

This video and photography exhibition features 19 Korean and foreign artists including Park June-bum, Kim Se-jin, Lee Min-ho, Jean-Gabriel Lopez and Wu Shang-lin. The art center is located in Masan, South Gyeongsang Province. Visit www.315art.net or call (55) 220-6670.

Invisible Journeys

Doosan Gallery

Through March 26

Chinese artist Qui Xiaofei's exhibition is inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupery's The Little Prince. His first exhibition in Korea features paintings, sculptures and media installations that he made from 2003 to 2009. Call (02) 708-5050 or visit www.doosanartcenter.com.

Multiple/ Dialogue

National Museum of Contemporary Art of Korea

Through Feb. 7, 2010

This yearlong exhibition brings together the works of the late Paik Nam-june and Korean-American artist Kang Ik-joong. On display are Paik's multimedia installation and Kang's installation work that is made of thousands of paintings, woodcuts and drawings. The two artists may have come from different generations and have distinct artistic styles, but their art continues to enthrall people. To get there, get off at Seoul Grand Park Subway Line 4, Exit 4, where a shuttle bus to the museum is available every 20 minutes. Visit https://www.moca.go.kr.

German Figurative Art

Die Gallerie

Through April 3

Die Gallerie is opening in Seoul with an exhibition featuring works by leading German figurative artists such as Gerhard Richter, A.R. Penck, Markus Lupertz, Eckhard Kremers and Volker Stelzmann. Die Gallerie is located in Cheongdam-dong. Call (02) 3447-0048.

Camille Pissarro: Family and Friends

Aramnuri Arts Center

Masterpieces by Camille Pissaro (1830-1903), considered the father of Impressionism, are in Korea for the first time. His paintings, prints and drawings are from the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology at the University of Oxford. Admission is 10,000 won for adults, 7,000 won for students and 5,000 won for children. Visit www.artgy.or.kr or call (031) 960-0180.

A Master of 20th Century Design

Vitamin Station, V Gallery

American designer Charles Eames was known for his groundbreaking architecture and modern furniture designs. His famous chair designs are on display at the Vitamin Station. Admission is free. Located at the Seoul Arts Center. Visit www.sac.or.kr.

The Gleam of Lanterns

Cyan Museum of Art

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.

Lee Young-jin

Gallery Godo

Through March 24

Lee Young-jin is holding a solo exhibition, featuring works such as ``gaze'' and ``cry,'' at Gallery Godo. Call (02) 720-2223. Visit www.gallerygodo.com.

Modern Korea Rediscovered

National Museum of Art, Deoksu Palace

Through March 22

Trace the development of contemporary Korean art at this extensive exhibition at the National Museum of Art, Deoksu Palace. Works of more than 100 Korean painters and sculptors from 1910 to 1960 are shown. Admission is free. Visit www.koreamodern.com.

Heaven for Artists

Seoul Museum of Art

``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 show how they interpret heaven. 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.

Kids

The Snowman

Seoul Arts Center

March 28- April 12

Based on the world-renowned novel of same title, the snowman is also well known as a great performance for family. With the melodic songs, including `walking in the air', the snowman moves you deeply. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 80,000 won. For more information, visit www.credia.co.kr or call (02) 751-9606~10. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Ice World expedition with Pororo

Special Exhibition Hall, Korea Design Center

Through April 12

Experience the world of Ice with Pororo at the Korea Design Center. Children can try to make a cup cake, sledge in the snow and explore the cave of the Ice. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 12,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 4 of Yatap Station on the Bundang subway line.

Kids' Nanta

Woongjin Think Big Art Hall

Open Run

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.

Family Musical Momo

Changjo Concert Hall

Momo is a delightful little girl who has the gift of listening. She helps people find their way out of problems by simply listening to them. But everything changes as the Men in Grey arrive at the village. The meaning of time is altered to a hectic and sterile concept, leaving Momo on a quest to bring back the pleasant village and the meaning of time to their righteous place. All tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 747-7001. Located near exit 4 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

Sports Games

Basketball

March 21, Saturday, 2009

Changwon LG Sakers vs. Wonju Dongbu Promy

Changwon Indoor Stadium at 3 p.m.

Seoul Samsung Thunders vs. Anyang KT & G Kites

Jamsil Indoor Stadium at 3 p.m.

Ulsan Mobis Pheobus vs. Busan KTF Magic Wings

Ulsan Dongcheon Stadium at 3 p.m.

March 22, Sunday, 2009

Seoul SK Knights vs. Incheon ETLand Black Slamers

Jamsil Student Indoor Stadium at 3 p.m.

Wonju Dongbu Promy vs. Daegu Orions

Wonju Chiak Stadium at 3 p.m.

Busan KTF Magic Wings vs. Changwon LG Sakers

Busan Sajik Stadium at 3 p.m.

Jeonju KCC vs. Ulsan Mobis Pheobus

Jeonju Indoor Stadium at 3 p.m.