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).
First Glance
Alternative Space Loop
Through Dec. 23
Sen Chung is showing 20 melancholic paintings and a mural at his solo exhibition. Through his paintings, Chung shows his feelings about unfamiliar places and situations. Visit www.galleryloop.com or call (02) 3141-1377.
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.
Emotional Space
Savina Museum of Contemporary Art
Through Dec. 21
In his installation works, Kim Bum-su uses film to create geometrical and organic patterns that form shapes of a heart, leaf, cross, diamond or arch. Since the theme of the exhibit is love, he used film from movies about love. Visit www.savinamuseum.com or call (02) 736-4371.
Park Hong-soon Solo Exhibition
Museum of Photography, Seoul
Through Feb. 21
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
Through Jan. 23
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.
NJ Entertainment Seoul
Lee Hwaik Gallery
Pop artist Noh June creates wide-eyed cartoonish character sculptures, such as ``Space Clo," ``Dancing Zara," and ``Big Eyed Kkamjigi." Call (02) 730-7817/8 or visit www.leehwaikgallery.com.
Photographs
Gallery Kong
Through Jan. 11
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.
Xue Song
Opera Gallery
Open Run
Chinese pop artist Xue Song uses the image of iconic Chinese leader Mao Zedong in his works such as The Red Sun and The Young Mao. 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 show ho. 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.
Hwang Kyu-baik
Gallery Hyundai, Gangnam Space
Works by 77-year-old artist Hwang Kyu-baik are on display at Gallery Hyundai Gangnam Space. Visit www.galleryhyundai.com or call (02) 519-0800.
The Same and Not the Same
Gallery Sang
Through Dec. 30
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.
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.
Thanks for Giving
Bong Art Gallery
Through Dec. 31
This group exhibition features works by Kang Jun-young, Lee Ji-hyeok, Kim Hyo-suk and Yang Jae-kwang. Call (02) 3444-1929.
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.
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.
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.
King
Gallery 2
Through Dec. 20
Son Dong-hyun is holding a solo exhibition at Gallery 2. Visit ww.gallery2.co.kr or call (02) 3448-2112.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Dream project
Gallery Godo
Through Dec. 16
Works of 31 Korean artists will be showcased in a group exhibition at Gallery Godo. Call (02) 720-2223. Visit www.gallerygodo.com
Emotional Factor+y
Young-un Museum of Contemporary Art
Through Dec. 14
Whimsical works by several Korean artists are on display at the Young-un Museum of Contemporary Art, Kwangju City, Gyeonggi Province. Visit www.youngeunmuseum.org.
Green Mountain
Brain Factory
An Gyung-su is holding a solo exhibition called Green Mountain. Closed on Monday. Call (02) 725-9520.
From Face to Face
Michael Schultz Gallery
German artist Cornelia Schleime paints portraits with an eye for well-defined facial expressions and costume details. Visit www.schultzgallery.co.kr or call (02) 546-7955.
The Farm
Gallery Hyundai Gangnam Space
Through Dec. 12
Brightly colored flower-filled landscapes by Lee Dai-won are on display at the exhibition. Visit www.galleryhyundai.com or call (02) 519-0800.
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.
Basketball
Dec. 13, Saturday, 2008
Anyang KT & G Kites vs. Changwon LG Sakers
Anyang Gymnasium at 3 p.m.
Incheon ETLand Black Slamers vs. Ulsan Mobis Pheobus
Incheon Gymnasium at 3 p.m.
Jeonju KCC Egis vs. Daegu Orions
Jeonju Indoor Stadium at 3 p.m.
Dec. 14, Sunday, 2008
Busan KTF Magic Wings vs. Seoul SK Knights
Busan Sajik Stadium at 3 p.m.
Wonju Dongbu Promy vs. Changwon LG Sakers
Wonju Chi-ak Stadium at 3 p.m.
Seoul Samsung Thunders vs. Incheon ETLand Black Slamers
Jamsil Indoor Stadium at 5 p.m.
Jeonju KCC Egis vs. Ulsan Mobis Pheobus