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China cancels Korean ballerina's performance

By Yun Suh-youngKim Ji-youngChina's Shanghai Ballet cancelled the appearance of a Korean star ballerina who was expected to take the lead role in its upcoming performance of “Swan Lake.”Ballerina Kim Ji-young, a member of the Korean National Ballet (KNB), was invited to perform the lead in the company’s April performance. Contract negotiations were in place between the two ballet theaters about her participation, when suddenly the Chinese side announced that they could no longer have her appear in the show."Right after the series of cancellations of Korean classical artists' performances in China, such as pianist Paik Kun-woo and soprano Jo Su-mi, we sent an email out of concern to the Shanghai Ballet about whether Kim's participation in the show was still valid," said an official at Korean National Ballet."We received an answer from them Tuesday that it would be difficult for her to participate in the show. They did not explain the reason."The KNB was planning to apply for a visa after the contract was finalized.Many speculate China's move to call off Korean artist

Feb 8, 2017
China cancels Korean ballerina's performance

Video art pioneer Park Hyun-ki explained through drawings

By Kwon Mee-yooPark Hyun-ki / Courtesy of Gallery HyundaiPark Hyun-ki's oil stick painting “Untitled.”/ Courtesy of Gallery HyundaiPark Hyun-ki (1942-2000) is mostly known for his trailblazing minimalist video art and installations, exploring philosophical themes such as yin-yang and materialism.Gallery Hyundai presents "Park Hyunki ― Visible, Invisible" as an attempt to shed light on a pioneer of video art in Korea through his major video pieces as well as oil stick drawings, some of them open to the public for the first time.Park installed television monitors with natural objects such as stones and wood and overlapped different images to create contemplative works.Art critic and Park's close friend Shin Yong-deok referred to iconoclast Paik Nam-june as a huge mountain looming ahead of Park."Park had to avoid following in the footsteps of Paik. Park used TV monitors for his works just like Paik, but they spoke different artistic languages," Shin explained.The oil stick drawings on display are from the 1990s, created not long before the artist passed away from stomac

Feb 7, 2017
Video art pioneer Park Hyun-ki explained through drawings

Night openings transform art galleries

Installation view of “Life in Three Easy Video Tutorials” by Young-hae Chang Heavy Industries at Art Sonje Center, which is open to the public through 9 p.m. / Courtesy of Art Sonje Center and Kim Sang-taeBy Yun Suh-youngArt museums are increasingly becoming popular go-to entertainment venues, stepping out of their traditional image of high art catering to the educated.The yearly average number of mentions of "art museum" on social media amounted to 280,000, according to research released Monday by big data company Daum Soft on posts on blogs and tweets published between 2012 and 2016.Especially mentions of "night openings" of art galleries had increased threefold on social media, from 366 in 2012 to 1,037 in 2016. Of the mentioned words related to night openings, 58 percent of them were positive such as "expectation," "go visit" and "see," expressing their wishes to go in contrast to the 6 percent who answered negatively.Such reactions follow recent cases of art venues extending their hours to greet visitors who are unable to come during the daytime or office hours. A no

Feb 6, 2017
Night openings transform art galleries

PyeongChang Biennale brings art closer to public

Zin Ki-jong’s “Freedom Fighter” on display at the PyeongChang Biennale 2017 / Courtesy of PyeongChang BiennaleBy Kwon Mee-yooLee Byung-chan’s “Urban Creature – Calling for Mammon”GANGNEUNG ― A year ahead of the highly anticipated 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, the region is bustling with test events and other activities gearing up for the Winter Games. The PyeongChang Biennale 2017, opened at the Gangneung Green City Experience Center in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, Friday, puts a new perspective on contemporary art by discovering art within everyday life.Themed "The Five Moons: In the East Sea, the Sky, the Lake, in the Wine Glass and in One's Eyes," the concept of the biennale was inspired by the nature of Gangwon Province, home of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games.Kim Sung-yeon, executive art director of the biennale, organized the exhibit to take a step closer to the public. “I thought of the Five Moons to discover art from daily life. I tried to find a venue that can mingle more with citizens, but this was the best I could

Feb 5, 2017

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Classical Concerts ‘Guerzenich-Orchester Koln'Seoul Arts CenterFeb. 10The Guerzenich Orchestra of Cologne will have a concert at Seoul Arts Center on Feb. 10.The orchestra is famous for its long tradition, as its roots reach back to the 15th century. Since then, the orchestra has provided the citizens of Cologne with diverse music. For this concert, the orchestra will perform Beethoven's Violin Concerto in collaboration with Norwegian violinist Vilde Frang. Conductor Francois-Xavier Roth will lead the orchestra.Tickets cost 60,000 to 200,000 won. For more information, visit sac.or.kr or call (02) 599-5743.  ‘Chamber Series 2: Brett Dean and Friends'Kumho Art HallFeb. 12Australian composer and violist Brett Dean will perform chamber music in collaboration with the Heim Quartet at Kumho Art Hall on Feb. 12.Brett Dean is a contemporary composer whose works are globally acclaimed. He also enjoys a busy career as a violist and conductor. For this concert, Dean and the Heim Quartet will perform String Quintet composed by himself.Tickets cost 10,000 to 50,000 won.

Feb 2, 2017

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Traditional ‘Saturday Performance of Korean Music & Dance'National Gugak CenterThroughout 2017Every 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.Museums ‘Rooster -- Greeting the Dawn’National Folk Museum of KoreaUntil Feb. 20Welcoming the year of the rooster, the National Folk Museum of Korea presents a special exhibition on the r

Feb 2, 2017

Culture ministry steps up to protect freedom of expression

By Kwon Mee-yooThe Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) plans to insert a penalty clause in its charter on infringements of freedom of expression to prevent the recurrence of a blacklist of artists critical of the government.The ministry will also establish a legal basis for civil servants to reject unjust instructions from their superiors that violate freedom of expression."We are considering specifically indicating freedom of expression in the Framework Act on Culture to protect artists,” a ministry official said. “It might include articles on criminal punishments for violations of freedom of the press. We will gather opinions on the details of the revision from artists and other related cultural figures."Under Articles 21 and 22 of the Korean Constitution, freedom of speech and freedom of the arts are guaranteed for all citizens. However, individual acts of infringing on freedom of expression are not subject to penalties.Special prosecutor Park Young-soo and his team, investigating an alleged blacklist disadvantaging artists critical of President Park Geun-hy

Feb 1, 2017

Koreans, S. Africans collaborate on photo exhibition

This photo is part of Lindsay Ryklief’s “Boys of Seoul” series which aims to diversify mainstream views of masculinity. / Courtesy of Lindsay RykliefBy Celeste KrielTwo Seoul-based photographers, Lindsay Ryklief and Yim Soo-min, come together this Saturday to explore the concept of capturing dreams in motion in a collaborative photo exhibition titled “Free Dreaming,” at Pistil, an underground music and art space in Itaewon, Seoul.Yim, a Korean citizen, will showcase her unique street photography style which catches on film the beauty and magic of everyday people, objects and places around her hometown, Seoul, and other cities of the world.Her partner on this project, South African-born expat Ryklief, better known by his underground DJ name Ligrye, will share a mixture of his film and digital photography shot in Korea, including his highly popular, “Boys of Seoul,” series.Ryklief shoots film and digital. His series “Boys of Seoul,” an experimental project, celebrates forms of masculinity distinctive to Korea and Asia, which are oft

Jan 31, 2017
Koreans, S. Africans collaborate on photo exhibition

What's left of 20-year revenge in 'Orphan of Zhao'

A scene from “The Orphan of Zhao.” / Courtesy of National Theater Company of KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yoo“The Orphan of Zhao,” a play highly acclaimed for its impressive directing intersecting comedy and tragedy, and its absorbing performances by polished actors, returned to the Myeongdong Theater in downtown Seoul for a second run.The play, produced by the National Theater Company of Korea (NTCK), attracted unexpected publicity earlier this year as its director Koh Sun-woong was associated with the notorious blacklist allegedly created by President Park Geun-hye to list artists critical of her administration.During a hearing on the blacklist, it was revealed that Koh was originally included on the list, but Park Min-kwon, former vice minister of culture, asked for clemency for Koh because his play was too good. Park’s request was denied and he was replaced as vice minister of culture. The mention immediately evoked curiosity over the play, which was already highly anticipated after its award-winning premiere in 2015.The play is based on Chinese author Ji Junxia

Jan 30, 2017
What's left of 20-year revenge in 'Orphan of Zhao'

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Classical Concerts ‘H.J. Lim Piano Recital -- Sound of Silence'Seoul Arts CenterFeb. 4For the first time in two years, pianist H. J. Lim will have a recital at Seoul Arts Center on Feb. 4.H.J. Lim started piano at the age of three. She gained global recognition through her complete recordings of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas, becoming the first Korean pianist to top the Billboard classical chart and the U.S, Netherlands and Canadian iTunes charts.For this concert, Lim will perform musical pieces of Schumann, Brahms, Ravel, and Franck, and present her unique characteristics and creative musical interpretations.Tickets cost 25,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit sac.or.kr or call (02) 737-0708. ‘Guerzenich-Orchester Koln'Seoul Arts CenterFeb. 10The Guerzenich Orchestra of Cologne will have a concert at Seoul Arts Center on Feb. 10.The orchestra is famous for its long tradition, as its roots reach back to the 15th century. Since then, the orchestra has provided the citizens of Cologne with diverse music. For this concert, the orchestra will perform Beethoven

Jan 26, 2017
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