‘Pre & Free’
Donhwamun Traditional Theater
March 3 to May 27
Donhwamun Traditional Theater runs a special traditional Korean music performance program, “Pre & Free,” from March 3 to May 27.
Donhwamun Traditional Theater has prepared diverse performances that suit the tastes of each of the five different audience groups: children, teenagers, senior citizens, foreigners and the general public. Through “Pre & Free,” the theater aims to encourage audiences to have more interest in traditional Korean music. 25 artists and bands will participate in the performances.
Tickets cost 5,000 won. For more information, visit sdtt.or.kr or call (02) 3210-7001.
‘Saturday Performance of Korean Music & Dance'
National Gugak Center
Throughout 2017
Every Saturday, Korean music and dance performances will be presented at the National Gugak Center.
For over 30 years, the National Gugak Center has provided audiences with traditional music and dance performances every Saturday. This year, the center aims to present a more profound level of traditional Korean performing arts, through programs such as "Listening to Traditional Korean Music in Depth" and "Traditional Korean Singing and Dancing Performance for the Enthusiasts." In addition, starting this year, the performances will be staged at the newly renovated Umyeondang Theater, which is designed to convey traditional sounds to audiences without using any speakers or microphones.
Tickets cost 10,000 to 20,000 won. For more information, visit gugak.go.kr or call (02) 580-3300.
‘The Opening of Korea in 1876: From Continent to Ocean'
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
Until March 26
The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History holds a special exhibition that presents the opening of Korea and the transformation it brought to Korean society.
1876 was the year Korea opened itself to international society for the first time and began to form international relations with Western countries. This brought rapid modernization and changes to Korean society. The exhibition features 300 artifacts from this period, including maps, documents of foreign relations, weapons, paintings and medical instruments.
Admission is free. For more information, visit much.go.kr or call (02) 3703-9200.
‘Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum'
National Museum of Korea
Until Apr. 9
The National Museum of Korea will exhibit 229 Egyptian treasures from Brooklyn Museum, New York, until Apr. 9.
The exhibition consists of six sections: "Belief in the World After Death," "Egyptian Mummy," "Funerals of the Upper Class and Grave Goods," "Funeral Costs," "Animals in Ancient Egypt" and "Animal Mummy with the Spirits of Gods." Each section will include valuable relics such as Egyptian mummies, statues, coffins and masks.
This exhibition will be an opportunity to learn about the ancient Egyptians' religious beliefs and their attitude towards death.
Admission costs 13,000 won. For more information, visit museum.go.kr or call 1688-9891.
Yu Hyun-mok, Between the Reality and Film
Korean Film Museum
Until Apr. 16
Celebrating the 7th anniversary of the death of film director Yu Hyun-mok, the Korean Film Museum presents a special exhibition until Apr. 16.
Yu Hyun-mok is one of the greatest directors in Korean film history, who led the golden age of Korean film. He debuted as a director in 1956 with “The Crossroad,” and made 46 movies during his career. By presenting Yu’s relics, including scenarios, continuities, notes and desk, the museum intends to enable audiences to broaden their understanding of a great artist and his artwork.
Admission is free. For more information, visit koreafilm.or.kr or call (02) 3153-2072.
‘Africa, the Vibrant Continent'
Bank of Korea Money Museum
Until May 31
The Bank of Korea Money Museum is running a special exhibition, "Africa, the Vibrant Continent," until May 31.
Currencies contain diverse pictures that represent each country. Therefore, currencies enable us to learn about the culture and history of different nations. By presenting currencies of numerous African countries, the Bank of Korea Money Museum provides an opportunity to enhance knowledge and understanding of Africa and its 54 countries. The exhibition consists of 12 sections, and each section uncovers history, struggle for independence and democracy, beautiful wildlife, amazing culture, interesting economics and the great peoples of African nations.
Admission is free. For more information, visit museum.bok.or.kr or call (02) 759-4881.
‘Alphonse Mucha, The Pioneer of Modern Graphic Design'
Seoul Arts Center Hangaram Art Museum
Until March 5
Seoul Arts Center will run a special exhibition featuring the works of Alphonse Mucha from through March 5.
Alphonse Mucha is one of the most-renowned Czech artists, also known as the father of modern graphic design. As a graphic designer and leader of the Art Nouveau movement, he elevated commercial art to the level of fine art. In this exhibition, 230 pieces of Mucha's art will be presented, including paintings, advertising posters, illustrations and interior decorations. Works of Korean and Japanese cartoonists inspired by Mucha will be presented in the exhibition as well.
Admission costs 15,000 won. For more information, visit sac.or.kr or call (02) 6273-4242.
‘The Queen of Art Deco-Tamara De Lempicka'
Hangaram Art Museum
For the first time in Korea, the Hangaram Art Museum runs an exhibition on the works of Polish-Russian painter Tamara De Lempicka until March 5.
De Lempicka is known for her Art Deco-style paintings. She was born in Warsaw in 1898, spent most of her early days in St. Petersburg, and fled the Russian Revolution to Paris in 1917. In Paris she started her career as an artist and soon became a successful portrait painter, famous for her distinctive Art Deco manner. Her artwork inspired numerous Hollywood stars and fashion designers.
This exhibition consists of six sections, "Introductory Space," "Beginning of Passion," "Great Success," "Frenzied Travel," "Study of Still Life" and "Discovery," and presents around 150 pieces of De Lempicka's oil paintings, watercolor paintings, drawings, photos and videos. It will present De Lempicka's life and passion, as well as the influence of the Art Deco movement on art and design of the early 20th century.
Admission costs 13,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 784-2117.
‘Hundertwasser _ The Green City'
Sejong Art Museum
Until March 12
An exhibition featuring works of Austrian painter and architect Hundertwasser will be held through March 12, at Sejong Art Museum.
Hundertwasser is one of Austria's representative artists, who received a wide range of recognition for his colorful and bold paintings and environmentally friendly architecture. He devoted his life to environmental protection and world peace. This exhibition will present around 250 pieces of his art including oil paintings, tapestries and architectural sketches.
Admission costs 15,000 won. For more information, visit sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 555-3945.
‘Look Smithsonian Photo Exhibition _ Incredible or Fascinating'
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Until March 15
For the first time in Korea, photographs from the Smithsonian Museum will be exhibited at Dongdaemun Design Plaza until March 15.
The world's largest museum institution, the Smithsonian, holds the "Smithsonian Magazine's Photo Contest" every year. This exhibition provides one place to appreciate the 140 winners of the competition. The exhibition aims to present meaningful moments in daily lives and evoke thoughtful insights.
Admission costs 12,000 won. For more information, visit ddp.or.kr or call (02) 332-8011.
‘Le Corbusier Special Exhibition'
Seoul Arts Center Hangaram Design Museum
For the first time in Korea, works of the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier will be presented in Hangaram Design Museum of Seoul Arts center through March 26.
Le Corbusier is known as the pioneer of modern architecture. He founded the basic theories and principles of modern architecture and city planning, created apartment housing, and strongly influenced the form of housing in cities. 17 of his architecture projects are registered as UNESCO world heritage sites.
In this special exhibition, 500 pieces of his paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs and videos will be presented. The visitors will also be able to take a look at one of his representative architectures, "The Chapelle of Notre-Dame-du Haut" through a virtual reality video.
Admission costs 15,000 won. For more information, visit sac.or.kr or call (02) 532-4407
‘Youth'
D Museum
Until May 28
Focusing on youth culture and the way it influences different fields of contemporary art, D Museum presents a special exhibition, "Youth," until May 28
Youth culture has inspired numerous contemporary artists in different fields, including music, photography, fashion and video art. Through around 240 art pieces by 25 artists, this exhibition provides a look at youth culture and its meanings. It includes works of Dash Snow, who captures rebellious characteristics of youth and their angst and agony, as well as photographs by Ryan McGinley who documents the liberty, vitality and passion of youth.
Admission costs 8,000 won. For more information, visit daelimmuseum.org or call (070) 5097-0020.
‘Franky and Friends'
Coex Art Hall
Until Apr. 2
Children's musical "Franky and Friends" will be staged at Coex Art Hall until Apr. 2.
A little bear named Franky refuses to have beans for dinner, and eats greasy food served by a witch instead. That night, he has a stomachache. Franky and his friends try to figure out why he became so sick. With a humorous story, the musical teaches children the importance of a healthy diet.
Tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3672-0900.
KCC Korean Basketball League
Feb. 25
Incheon ET Land Elephants vs. Seoul SK Knights
Incheon Samsan World Gymnasium
Goyang Orions vs. Anyang KGC
Goyang Gymnasium
Jeonju KCC Egis vs. Ulsan Mobis Phoebus
Jeonju Indoor Gymnasium
Feb. 26
Wonju Dongbu Promy vs. Changwon LG Sakers
Wonju Gymnasium
Busan KT Sonicboom vs. Anyang KGC
Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium
Seoul Samsung Thunders vs. Ulsan Mobis Phoebus
Jamsil Indoor Stadium
Let's Run Park Seoul
Let's Run Park Seoul holds races from 10:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. It is located by Seoul Racecourse Park Station, subway line 4, exit 3. For more information, call (02) 509-1114 or visit kra.co.kr.