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Works of American photographer Todd Selby will be exhibited at the Daelim Museum until Oct. 29. / Courtesy of Daelim Museum
Traditional
‘Saturday Performance of Korean Music & Dance'
National Gugak Center
Throughout 2017
The National Gugak Center continues to feature Korean music and dance performances every Saturday.
Every Saturday 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 experience 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 are 10,000 to 20,000 won. For more information, visit gugak.go.kr or call (02) 580-3300.
Museums
‘Unbuttoning the French Fashion from the 18th to the 20th Century'
National Museum of Korea
Until Aug. 15
The National Museum of Korea is running a special exhibition on French fashion from the 18th to the 20th century until Aug. 15.
The exhibition is mainly focused on buttons, which reflect different aspects of the society of the time. Over 1,800 buttons, garments, paintings, drawings, photographs, crafts and sculptures will be presented, offering the audiences an opportunity to gain in-depth understanding of modern French fashion, as well as history, culture and art.
Admission is 9,000 won. For more information, visit museum.go.kr or call 1644-2625.
‘Scenery of Moments in Life: Hangeul Lyrics from Cheongguyeongeon'
National Hangeul Museum
Until Sept. 3
Cheongguyeongeon, the oldest existing book that contains lyrics of traditional Korean songs, will be exhibited for the first time at the National Hangeul Museum until Sep. 3.
Cheongguyeongeon includes 580 pieces of traditional gagok, which is a type of song enjoyed by aristocrats. The book was written in 1728 by Kim Cheon-taek, whose aim was to record and preserve orally transmitted songs by collecting and organizing them into one book. Through Cheongguyeongeon, the exhibition introduces the everyday lives, emotions and musicality of people of the Joseon Dynasty.
Admission is free. For more information, visit hangeul.go.kr or call (02) 2124-6200.
‘Democracy Achieved: The Power of People'
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
As this year marks 30 years of democracy in South Korea, an exhibition on June Democracy Movement of 1987 and consolidation of democracy in Korean society will be held at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History.
The exhibition consists of four sections. The first and second sections, "Establish" and "Consolidate", present struggles and processes of implementing and developing democracy in Korean society. The third and last sections, "Embrace" and "Dream", exhibit remaining challenges and prospects.
Admission is free. For more information, visit much.go.kr or call (02) 3703-9200.
‘Beyond the Border and the Boundaries: Stories of Korean Nurses who went to Germany'
Seoul Museum of History
Seoul Museum of History is holding a special exhibition on the story of Korean nurses who immigrated to Germany in the 1960s and 70s.
During the 1960s and 70s, around 10,000 Korean nurses went to Germany, both to support their families and bring economic benefits to Korea. This exhibition presents the stories of the nurses, as well as their endeavors to cross the boundaries of culture and gender, and create a harmonious multicultural society, through diverse photographs, records and artifacts.
Admission is free. For more information, visit museum.seoul.kr or call (02) 724-0274.
‘Courtly Tradition: The Art of Wrapping in the Joseon Dynasty’
National Palace Museum of Korea
Until Sep. 3
The National Palace Museum of Korea presents a special exhibition on the art of wrapping in the royal court of Joseon.
In Joseon, the royal court paid a lot of attention to wrapping diverse objects from everyday items to treasures used in court rituals, presenting the elegance and dignity of the royal family. This exhibition presents numerous artifacts including wrapping clothes, boxes and pouches, revealing the wisdom and artistry of Koreans of the past.
Admission is free. For more information, visit gogung.go.kr or call (02) 3701-7500.
Art Exhibitions
‘Maurice de Vlaminck'
Seoul Arts Center Hangaram Design Museum
Until Aug. 20
Hangaram Design Museum of the Seoul Arts Center stages the first solo exhibition of Maurice de Vlaminck's work in Korea.
Maurice de Vlaminck is a French artist who led the Fauve movement. This exhibition casts a spotlight on Vlaminck's representative works that show his unique and dramatic style. The exhibition features 80 pieces of his original paintings. In addition, his works will be reinterpreted into media art that allows the audiences to experience his artistry in a new perspective.
Admission costs 13,000 won. For more information, visit sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1300.
‘Escher: The Magician of Art’
Sejong Museum of Art
Until Oct. 15
For the first time in Korea, works of Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher will be exhibited at the Sejong Museum of Art until Oct. 15.
Escher is famous for his mathematically inspired, surrealistic artwork, which received universal acclaim from the public as well as experts in various fields such as design, illustration, mathematics and architecture. His works enable audiences to look at the world from a different perspective.
Admission costs 13,000 won. For more information, visit sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 784-2117.
‘Karim Rashid: Design Your Self'
Seoul Arts Center
Until Oct. 7
Hangaram Design Museum of the Seoul Arts Center runs an exhibition on the works of Karim Rashid until Oct. 7.
Karim Rashid is known as the revolutionist and democrat of 21st Century design, and has endeavored to create "design for everyone", which can be enjoyed by people of different ages and backgrounds. This exhibition presents 350 designs and original sketches, as well as large-scale works specially created for a Korean audience.
Tickets cost 14,000 won. For more information, visit sac.or.kr or call (02) 734-4360.
‘The Selby House'
Daelim Museum
Until Oct. 29
The works of American photographer Todd Selby will be showcased at the Daelim Museum's "The Selby House" exhibit.
Selby has portrayed the unique, creative and independent lifestyles of numerous artists and creators from different fields, from Chanel head designer Karl Lagerfeld to Eric Werner and Maya Henry, who run a restaurant deep in the jungles of Mexico. Around 400 of his photographs, illustrations and videos will be presented in this exhibition.
Admission is 6,000 won. For more information, visit daelimmuseum.org or call (02) 720-0667.
‘Monet's Impressionism Exhibition'
Bon Da Vinci Museum
Paintings of Claude Monet will be reinterpreted into media art and presented at the Bon Da Vinci Museum until Oct. 29.
This exhibition presents paintings of Claude Monet, father of impressionism, as well as his house and garden, through 2D and 3D media art, creative sculptures and designs. Through this exhibition, the audiences will be able to enjoy Monet's beautiful depiction of scenery and light, as well as his famous garden located in Giverny, France, which had been a great source of inspiration for him.
Admission costs 15,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1661-0553.
Kids
‘Pinkfong and Shark Family'
Shinhan Card FAN Square
July 24 to Aug. 27
The children's musical "Pinkfong and Shark Family" will be staged at the Shinhan Card FAN Square from July 24 to Aug. 27.
In a peaceful world under the sea lives a shark family. One day, the baby shark disappears, and the father shark asks Pinkfong, a magical pink fox, for help. To help the father shark find his baby, Pinkfong begins a long journey to the sea, crossing the jungle and meeting numerous animal friends. During the journey, Pinkfong's star necklace suddenly starts to shine and a miracle occurs.
Tickets cost 44,000 to 55,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-3363.
Sports
KBO League
July 21 to 23
KT Wiz vs. Nexen Heroes
Gocheok Sky Dome
Hanwha Eagles vs. Doosan Bears
Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium
Lotte Giants vs. Kia Tigers
Gwangju-Kia Champions Field
SK Wyverns vs. NC Dinos
Masan Baseball Stadium
LG Twins vs. Samsung Lions
Daegu Baseball Stadium
K League Classic
July 22
Ulsan Hyundai Horangi vs. Incheon United
Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
Jeju United vs. Pohang Steelers
Jeju World Cup Stadium
Gwangju FC vs. Jeonnam Dragons
Gwangju World Cup Stadium
July 23
Suwon Samsung Bluewings vs. Sangju Sangmu FC
Suwon World Cup Stadium
FC Seoul vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC
Seoul World Cup Stadium
Gangwon FC vs. Daegu FC
PyeongChang Alpensia Stadium
Horseracing
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 exit 3 of Seoul Racecourse Park Station on Line 4. For more information, visit kra.co.kr or call (02) 509-1114.