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Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton Concert Olympic Stadium July 31-Aug. 1The Prime Philharmonic Orchestra will be holding a concert celebrating the work of Danny Elfman from July 31 to August 1. / Courtesy of SS2EnterThe Prime Philharmonic Orchestra will hold a concert celebrating the immeasurable work of Danny Elfman, the composer behind many of Tim Burton’s most beloved films. Beginning with Burton’s first feature film, “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” in 1985, Elfman and Burton have become synonymous with the unparalleled wonders that a successful partnership and collaboration between storytelling and music can produce. In addition to the music, which will be conducted by John Mauceri and feature violinist Sandy Cameron, audiences will be provided with a dizzying visual experience in the form of Burton’s original sketches and storyboards splashed out on the big screen, seamlessly set to the corresponding film scores. Elfman himself will make a special appearance and perform his original score for the classic “The N

Jun 18, 2015
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Exhibition shows Tongyeong's craftsmanship

Metal ornaments created by artist Kim Deok-yong / Courtesy of Tongyeong City MuseumBy Chung Ah-youngOften referred to as the “Naples of Korea,” Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province has many factors making it an attractive tourist destination. Besides its breathtaking scenery by the sea, the city holds a great legacy of producing high-quality craftworks from ancient times.To introduce Tongyeong’s specialties and its history, the Tongyeong City Museum is holding a joint exhibition titled “Tongyeong: Shine with Masterpieces,” displaying more than 230 items with the National Folk Museum of Korea through Aug. 7. The exhibition is part of the K-Museum Series launched by the National Folk Museum of Korea to promote various native cultures in provincial areas.A “gat” or a traditional Korean hat made by the late master Kim Bong-joo/ Courtesy of the Tongyeong City Museum Tongyeong used to have “Samdosuguntongjeyeong,” the headquarters of three provincial naval forces in the southern part of the nation, which was established when

Jun 17, 2015
Exhibition shows Tongyeong's craftsmanship

Modigliani's portraits come to Korea

Amedeo Modigliani, “Jeanne Hebuterne, Seated” / Courtesy of Modigliani Exhibition Team and Israel MuseumBy Kwon Mee-yooSubjects whose portraits were painted by Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) are characterized by their long necks and almond-shaped eyes. However, the eyes are also blank holes without pupils, a result of Modigliani’s exploration of human nature. "When I know your soul, I will paint your eyes," the artist once said.Titled "Amedeo Modigliani: Legend of Montparnasse," the exhibition at Hangaram Art Museum in Seoul Arts Center features some 70 works of the early-20th century Italian-Jewish painter, which is a significant portion of the artist's oeuvre of just fewer than 400 oil paintings.Seo Soun-jou, commissioner of the exhibit, said the work comes from about 45 lenders, including some 20 private collections.Modigliani, born in Italy, moved to Paris, then center of the avant-garde art, in 1906, and pursued his career there. Seo referred to Modigliani as a Bohemian painter and the legend of Montparnasse among the artists of the Ecole de Paris. Montparnasse

Jun 14, 2015
Modigliani's portraits come to Korea

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The OctagonNonhyeonNear the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, this club is notable for its stylish interior and elite clientele. The venue offers a club stage, lounge bar and dining area to satisfy any night out after work or on the weekend. Near exit 4 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 516-8847. Club VolumeItaewonOffering a venue for specially-themed weekly events and world-class DJs, Club Volume is located in the Crown Hotel near Noksapyeong Station. Club Volume was listed by Time magazine among the "10 things to do in 24 hours in Seoul." For more information, call 1544-2635. Once in a Blue MoonApgujeongOnce in a Blue Moon is one of the best known and well established jazz clubs in the city. It features live jazz sets from two different bands every night, usually starting at 7:30 p.m. It is located between the Hakdong intersection and Galleria department stores in the posh district of Apgujeong. For more information, call (02) 549-5490 or visit www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr. Club AnswerCheongdamClub Answer, chosen as one of the five hottes

Jun 11, 2015
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‘L'Orfeo'SejongCenter for the Performing Arts*July 23-26The Seoul Metropolitan Opera will hold a production of "L'Orfeo" at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts from July 23 to 26. Written and arranged by Italian Renaissance composer Claudio Monteverdi and staged for the Gonzaga family court, "L'Orfeo" is commonly credited as the earliest surviving opera that is still regularly performed to this day. The opera is based on the Greek legend of Orpheus, wherein Orfeo, still besotted with his bride, Eurydice, long after her accidental death, decides to traverse across the inhospitable plains of the Underworld and challenge the world of Hades to reclaim his love. Orfeo will be portrayed by Han Gyu-won and Kim Sae-il, respectively, while Jung Hye-wook and and Huh Jin-ah will each take on the role of the object of Orfeo's undying affection, Eurydice. Ticket prices range from 30,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, call (02) 399-1111 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr. ‘Gran Tango'Seoul Arts Center*July 7Song Young-hoon, one of the most sought-after cellists in Korea, wil

Jun 11, 2015
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Epic series 'Arirang' adapted for stage

Jo Jung-rae, center, author of the epic novel “Arirang,” speaks at a news conference, Tuesday. /  Courtesy of SeenseeBy Kwon Mee-yooKorean author Jo Jung-rae’s epic novel "Arirang" will get a new lease of life on stage as it will be adapted into a musical in July.Park Myung-sung, artistic director of Seensee, is the producer of many hit musicals in Korea including "Chicago," “Mamma Mia!" and Disney's "Aida." However, his attempt to create a Korean musical "Dancing Shadow" in 2007 ended in a debacle. It took Park another eight years to produce another big Korean musical. "I was inspired by Nubian slaves who desperately pined for their home country after being captured in Egypt in the musical Aida. That's when I first thought of adapting Jo's 'Arirang' to stage," Park said at a press conference Tuesday. "Arirang is the aria of Korean, engraved upon our heart. Jo's novel portrayed the spirit."The epic saga revolves around seven main characters under Japanese colonial rule (1910-45), describing a grass roots life in that turbulent era. Koh Sun-woong of Play F

Jun 10, 2015
Epic series 'Arirang' adapted for stage

Designer brings 'Last Empress' to Russia

Costumes designed by Kim Hyun-sook and used for “The Wild Party” will be on display at the “Costumes at the Turn of the Century, 1990-2015” exhibition in Moscow, Russia, from June 15 to Aug. 1./ Courtesy of Kim Hyun-sook By Chung Ah-youngThe stage costumes epitomize the overall characteristics of the performers. In “The Last Empress,” the blockbuster musical has more than 600 costumes and displays the graceful and dazzling beauty of the Korean traditional costumes dramatized with modern sensitivity. They were designed by Kim Hyun-sook, associate professor of costume design at the Department of Theatre & Dance at Ball State University in the United States.She will bring her designs including the musical costumes to an exhibition titled “Costume at the Turn of the Century, 1990-2015” to Moscow, Russia, from June 15 to Aug. 1.Her costume designs have been selected for inclusion in a catalog and for display at the exhibition, along with some 1,200 works out of more than 3,600 from around the world. The exhibition showcases cos

Jun 10, 2015
Designer brings 'Last Empress' to Russia

Korean-American artist to hold 'Gyoture' exhibit

Korean American artist Lim So-hyun opened her first art show on June 1 at Triangle in Itaewon, Seoul. Lim’s exhibition has some 10 pieces about Seoul that she created from both Korean and American perspectives. As a Korean-American who grew up in an American culture but with an ethnic Korean background, she reflected her identity in the show. The artist used mixed icons from both cultures such as cartoon characters from Doraemon, Slam Dunk and Sailor Moon to mix-match the figures that come awkward but familiar at the same time. The exhibition name “Gyoture” is a portmanteau of “gyopo,” the Korean term for a Korean American, and “culture.” Lim has been collaborating with celebrities such as JYP’s girl band Miss A member Min and Jay Park as well as fashion brand New Era. She mostly worked on logos, printings and album jackets of K-Pop artists. The exhibition will take place until this Friday.

Jun 9, 2015

G-Dragon meets art

G-Dragon stands in front of “(Deep Sigh) Untelevised, Revolution on Wheels” by artist duo Bang & Lee at the “PEACEMINUSONE: Beyond the Stage” exhibition that is ongoing at Seoul Museum of Art in downtown Seoul. / Courtesy of SeMA and YG EntertainmenArtistic integrity, commerciality of exhibit questioned By Kwon Mee-yooRapper and singer-songwriter G-Dragon of “Big Bang” has gained worldwide fame for both his music and fashion; now he is taking his first steps into the contemporary art world with his "PEACEMINUSONE: Beyond the Stage" exhibition, which just opened at Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) in downtown Seoul, Tuesday.G-Dragon and his agency YG Entertainment revealed their ambition to position the singer as an artist by collaborating with Seoul's flagship art museum.Museums featuring exhibitions of work produced by pop culture icons is a new global trend. The Victoria and Albert Museum in London hosted a retrospective of the musical innovator and cultural icon David Bowie in 2013, while the Museum of Modern Art in New York recently con

Jun 9, 2015
G-Dragon meets art

All about Polish art

“Stefan Batory at Pskov,” by renowned painter Jan Matejko, is on display at the National Museum of Korea’s exhibition “Polish Art: AnEnduring Spirit” through Aug. 30. / Courtesy of National Museum of KoreaNational museum displays Polish artworks from Chopin to CopernicusBy Baek Byung-yeulPoland is the birthplace of renowned figures such as astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, virtuoso pianist Frederic Chopin and Pope Saint John Paul II.For many people here, it seems to be a distant and relatively unknown country, but Poland shares similarities with Korea as the two have developed their indigenous culture over thousands of years while being invaded by neighboring powers.To display Poland’s culture and art, the state-run National Museum of Korea (NMK) began on Friday a three-month exhibition displaying splendid Polish artworks.“To Koreans, Poland is well-known for Copernicus and Chopin, but the country has maintained its unique identity while embracing the diverse cultures of neighboring nations despite recurring warfare and foreign aggression,

Jun 7, 2015
All about Polish art
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