Arko Invited Artists 2007
Arko Arts Center
Through May 13
Paris-based photographer Kwon Boo-moon presents astral photographs of starry skies from around the world and landscapes, while Berlin-based artist Lee Ok-yohn has decorated the exhibition room with various objects from her decades-long collection. For more information, visit www.art.arko.or.kr.
Ascending River
Gallery Ihn
Through April 25
Korean-American artist Paik Youn-hee installed paintings of heavenly constellations on the ceiling and floor, combined with the sound and image of flowing water. For more information, visit www.galleryihn.com.
Texture Photography
White Wall Gallery
Through May 2
Park Ki-ho, a veteran photographer who worked for publications such as Newsweek and Time magazines, presents his ``artsy’’ side with photographs of people and items he collected from old markets. For more information, visit www.whitewall.co.kr.
BMW Art Car in Seoul
Art Sonje Center
Through May 6
An exhibition to please the eyes of car lovers as well as art lovers. Big names in contemporary art, such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Frank Stella, have painted the bodies of BMW cars, called ``rolling sculptures.’’ This world-traveling exhibition will go to Australia, New Zealand and India after Seoul. For more information, call (02) 733-8945.
Spirit of Africa
Clayarch Gimhae Museum
From April 24 Through Sept. 30
The chic museum located among the rice paddies of South Kyongsang Province houses a collection of ceramic wares from around the world. This exhibition shows pictures of adobe houses and other art from Africa.
Slightly Out of Focus
Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Arts Center
Through May 26
Robert Capa (1913-1954) is a legendary photojournalist known for his up-close recordings of war. About 140 photographs of the Spanish Civil War and World War II, as well as his personal life are on display at the exhibition. For more information, visit www.robertcapa.co.kr.
Pentangular
Cais Gallery
Through May 11
Artist Kho Nak-beom presents 25 of his latest works themed on ``pentangle'' shapes in his first solo exhibition at a commercial gallery. Artist Chang Eun-joo's wall painting exhibition ``Spalsh!'' will accompany the exhibition in the gallery's C Art Cafe. For more information, visit www.caisgallery.com.
Life in Full Bloom on a Fine Spring Day
Gana Art Center
Through April 22
Artist Sa Suk-won presents 50 colorful paintings inspired by his trip to Mt. Kumgang in North Korea. For more information, visit www.ganaart.com.
Traditional Garden in Korean Art
Hoam Art Museum
Through Sept. 2
Koreans prefer to create their gardens in harmony with their surroundings, rather than artificially decorate them. Such characteristics are revealed in 41 paintings that feature traditional Korean gardens in this exhibition. For more information, visit www.hoammusuem.org.
Animals-Pack
Gallery Jinsun
Through April 29
Artist Paik Yeon-soo presents his memories regarding animals with jute bags, acrylic colors and powders. The show is part of the gallery's ``Window Exhibition'' program. For more information, call (02) 723-3340.
The Beauty of Simple Everyday Lives
Sookmyung Women's University Museum
Through June 20
Everyday items such as chests and drawers made with traditional Korean paper are on display. They belong to a collection of Kim Kyung, a pioneer in Korean paper craft. For more information, visit museum.sookmyung.ac.kr.
Young German Art Vol.II
Michael Schultz Gallery Seoul
Through April 28
This Seoul branch of Berlin-based German gallery presents work by Jan Muche (1975~ ) as part of its series to introduce young German artists here, following the first that featured Maik Wolf. For more information, visit www.schultzgallery.co.kr.
Contemporary Prints With Nature
Mokkumto Gallery
This gallery in Taehangno is presenting the print works of 10 artists. They brim with colors and themes related to the spring. For more information, call (02) 764-0751.
Collection
Kim Young-seob Photo Gallery
The gallery presents a part of its photo collection. A total of 35 works from renowned photographers such as Yousuf Karsh, Brassai, Man Ray, Robert Frank, Bill Brandt, Eugene Atget and Henri Cartier-Bresson are on display. For more information, visit www.gallerykim.com.
Cinderella & Little Red Riding Hood
Neverland Picture Book Museum
Through July 1
This exhibition features about 190 illustrated books on Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood, collected over 300 years, in cooperation with the Musashino Art University in Japan. Located in Heyri, Paju, Kyonggi Province. For more information, call (031) 948-6685.
Maggie & Jerry
The Museum of Photography
Through June 9
The museum, run by the Hanmi Foundation of Arts and Culture, holds a massive retrospective of American photographer Jerry N. Uelsmann and his wife, Maggie Taylor. The exhibition also features 10 works themed on Korea. For more information, visit www.photomuseum.or.kr.
Andy Warhol Factory
Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art
Through June 10
This massive retrospective of Andy Warhol covers the entire artistic phase of the iconic pop artist, featuring about 200 works _ silkscreen prints, paintings, photographs and films. For more information, visit www.leeum.org.
Reconstruction of Masterpieces
Savina Museum of Contemporary Art
Through May 20
Masterpieces of art history are re-interpreted and re-created by 20 Korean contemporary artists in a witty yet critical way. Located near Anguk Station on subway line No. 3. For more information, visit www.savinamuseum.com.
Marino Marini
National Museum of Art, Deoksugung (Toksu Palace)
The exhibition is a retrospective on Italian artist Marino Marini (1901-1980), showing some 105 paintings and sculptures. It is the first time that his works, which have influenced Korean sculptors over the last decade, have been on display here. For more information, visit www.moca.go.kr.