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Bourgeois' earlier workers explore solitude

By Kwon Mee-yoo French-American sculptor Louise Bourgeois’ earlier works are on display at “Personages,” an exhibition at the third building of Kukje Gallery in Samcheong-dong, central Seoul. These sculptures portray the solitude of a stranger. The artist is mostly known for her “Maman” series of spider-shaped sculptures, which symbolize maternal instinct. In Korea, “Maman” can be seen at Leeum in Hannam-dong, Seoul. However, this exhibit does not feature a single spider sculpture, but a herd of abstract works and a cage-like structure, giving a contrast yet a continuing theme of Bourgeois’ style throughout her life. This is Bourgeois’ fifth solo exhibition at Kukje Gallery and the first in Korea after her passing in 2010 at the age of 98. Upon entering the gallery, 13 longish sculptures greet visitors. They are installed on the floor and are the height of an average person, giving visitors the sensation of being in a crowd of people. These are the “Personages” series, the first of her sculptural works exhibited from 1949. Born in Paris in 1911, Bourgeois

Jun 4, 2012By Kwon Mee-yoo

6th Daegu Int'l Musical Festival to start next week

By Kwon Mee-yoo The sixth Daegu International Musical Festival (DIMF) will heat up the southeastern city of Daegu with musical performances from five countries from June 15 to July 9. Beginning in 2006, the DIMF is one of the biggest musical theater festivals in Korea. The festival aims to bridge musical creators and market by supporting homegrown works. “We invited more musicals and increased subsidiary events to enhance the quality of the festival. We are getting closer to our aim of becoming the best musical festival in Asia,” Kang Shin Sung-il, director of the DIMF, said in a statement. “We tried to discover more homegrown works than expensive licensed ones and young aspiring talent and established theater stars.” The DIMF signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) last year and the two festivals have strengthened ties. The NYMF, usually held in September, moved up its schedule to July to highlight the connection between the two. The Daegu festival also plans to bring the winning homegrown work to the New York one as

Jun 3, 2012By Kwon Mee-yoo

Traditional dance masters on stage

By Rachel Lee Masters of Korean traditional dances are set to deliver rare performances showcasing skills gained after decades of practice. “Masterpieces of Korean Dance,” hosted by the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, will take place at LG Arts Center in southern Seoul on June 9. The evening’s entertainment will center around Lee Mae-bang, 84, known for “Seungmu,” the monk’s dance and “Salpuri,” a soul-purifying dance, and Kim Baek-bong, 84, famed for “Hwagwanmu,” a floral coronet dance and “Buchaechum,” or fan dance. The two prominent dancers will grace the stage with other artists including Kim Mal-ae, 62, Kim Mae-ja, 68 and Guk Su-ho, 63, known for his performances of “Ipchum,” meaning basic dance. Director Jin Ok-seop described the upcoming event as “the best of Korean dance,” at a press conference held in Seoul on May 21. “This performance is designed around the two dancers who have spent their entire lives becoming accomplished in different types of Korean dance,” said Ryu Chan, an organizer. Lee began to learn dancing when he was seven years old. H

Jun 1, 2012By Do Je-hae

Classical music

Classical Concerts Daniel Muller-Schott Cello Recital Seoul Arts Center* June 5 German cellist Daniel Muller-Schott will hold his first recital in Korea with a concert program including Bach Suite No. 2 in D minor, Britten’s Suite No. 3, and Bach Suite No. 3 in C major. Muller-Schott was born in 1976 in Munich and has earned much acclaim at a young age. Tickets cost 70,000 to 90,000 won. For more information, call (02) 599-5743 or visit www.daniel-mueller-schott.com. Paavo Jarvi & Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra Seoul Arts Center* June 11 Germany’s traditional orchestra, the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra (FRSO) was founded in 1929 and Paavo Jarvi has been conducting the orchestra since 2006. With a wide-ranging musical style, the orchestra is among the best in Europe and consistently earns international acclaim. The program includes symphony and orchestral pieces and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. U.S. violinist Hillary Hahn will collaborate in this concert. Tickets cost 50,000 to 220,000 won. For more information, call (02) 599-5743. Soprano

May 31, 2012By Do Je-hae

Clubs

Clubs The Octagon Nonhyeon-dong This club recently opened near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon-dong. The venue offers a club stage, lounge bar and dining area in a hip and modern setting. Leave via exit 4 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. Call (02) 516-8847 for more information. Club Volume Itaewon Located in the Crown Hotel near Noksapyeong Station, Club Volume offers the finest venue for specially themed weekly events and world-class DJs. Club Volume was listed by TIME magazine among the “10 things to do in 24 hours in Seoul.” For more information, call 1544-2635. Le Nuit Blanche Cheongdam-dong Formerly Club Answer, Le Nuit Blanche is a posh restaurant, theater and club. Located in front of the Hotel Prima in Cheongdam-dong, Le Nuit Blanche offers Cirque du Soleil-type performances. World-class DJs from all over the world perform at the club. For more information, call (02) 514-4311. W.E. Listen Samcheong-dong This cafe reinterprets traditional Korean desserts. The menu not only offers American-style coffee but also sweet potato, s

May 31, 2012By Do Je-hae

Iljoong Calligraphy Hall opens

By Kwon Mee-yoo The Iljoong Memorial Foundation opens the Iljoong Calligraphy Hall, a permanent exhibition hall dedicated to late calligrapher Kim Choong-hyun (1921-2006), in Insa-dong, central Seoul, today. The hall is located on the third floor of the Baekak Art Center and exhibits Kim’s calligraphy works and and keepsakes. Born in 1921, Kim is one of the nation’s most celebrated calligraphers, who produced work in both Chinese characters and Hangeul, Korean text. In his time, he was a calligrapher without equal, especially in the palace style of Hangeul. Iljoong is Kim’s pseudonym. A series of seminars on Kim’s work and life is scheduled for today at 3 p.m. Choi Wan-soo of Gansong Art Museum will talk about his life and personality, while Yoon Yang-hee will discuss his Hangeul calligraphy and Kwon Chang-ryun offers an overview on his Chinese calligraphy work. Lee Dong-kuk, curator of Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum, will give a lecture on Kim’s impact on Korean calligraphy. The foundation also hosts the Iljoong Calligraphy Award that commemorates the work of Kim and pr

May 30, 2012By Kwon Mee-yoo

Life and art of late Lee In-sung

“On an Autumn Day”(1934) by Lee In-sung is currently on exhibit at the newly reopened National Museum of Art branch at Deoksu Palace, central Seoul. / Courtesy of National Museum of Contemporary Art, KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yoo An exhibition sheds new light on the art and life of the late Lee In-sung (1912-1950), a painter who sought native hues. The National Museum of Art at Deoksu Palace hosts an exhibition that looks into the artistic world of Lee through Aug. 26. “The Centennial Celebration of Lee In-sung’s Birth” highlights the short life of the artist from the beginning to his last days. It features some 75 artworks and 200 archives of his. Often dubbed the “Paul Gauguin of Korea,” Lee is well-known for his bold, indigenous use of color. “On an Autumn Day” (1934), in which a topless woman stands in front of exotic plants such as sunflowers, reminds one of Gauguin’s paintings depicting pristine nature. However, the exhibit gives a more comprehensive look at the artist, covering everything from pastoral sceneries to portrai

May 28, 2012By Kwon Mee-yoo

Art of Yoo Young-kuk revisited

By Kwon Mee-yoo Yoo Young-kuk (1916-2002) explored the world of abstract painting throughout his life. Unlike other artists who started with figurative painting and then turned to Abstractionism, Yoo was an abstract artist from the outset. An exhibition commemorating the 10th anniversary of Yoo’s death is currently at Gallery Hyundai Gangnam Space in Sinsa-dong, southern Seoul. Some 60 highlights from more than 800 of Yoo’s works are on display. The exhibit kicks off with the small abstract painting “Work” (1940). This is the only piece left from Yoo’s days in Japan. Born in Uljin, then-Gangwon Province, in 1916, Yoo studied abroad at the Tokyo Art Academy’s College of Fine Arts in Japan. Influenced by geometric abstraction such as Piet Mondrian’s “Composition,” Yoo’s early works use simple lines and achromatic colors. His second phase is more nature-inspired by subjects such as mountains and the sea. After returning from Japan, Yoo was forced to stop painting and work for a living due to Japan’s colonial rule. He went back to his hometown and worked for a fishery

May 25, 2012By Kwon Mee-yoo

Clubs

Clubs The Octagon Nonhyeon-dong This club recently opened near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon-dong. The venue offers a club stage, lounge bar and dining area in a hip and modern setting. Leave via exit 4 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. Call (02) 516-8847 for more information. Club Volume Itaewon Located in the Crown Hotel near Noksapyeong Station, Club Volume offers the finest venue for specially themed weekly events and world-class DJs. Club Volume was listed by TIME magazine among the “10 things to do in 24 hours in Seoul.” For more information, call 1544-2635. Le Nuit Blanche Cheongdam-dong Formerly Club Answer, Le Nuit Blanche is a posh restaurant, theater and club. Located in front of the Hotel Prima in Cheongdam-dong, Le Nuit Blanche offers Cirque du Soleil-type performances. World-class DJs from all over the world perform at the club. For more information, call (02) 514-4311. W.E. Listen Samcheong-dong This cafe reinterprets traditional Korean desserts. The menu not only offers American-style coffee but also sweet potato, sweet bean

May 24, 2012By Do Je-hae

Classical music

Classical Concerts Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Seoul Arts Center* May 27 Led by Jonathan Cohen, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields will perform in Seoul. Founded in 1959, the orchestra has performed in elite venues all over the world. The ensemble’s name comes from the church located near Trafalgar Square, London. Pianist Son Yeol-eum will collaborate in this concert. Tickets cost 40,000 to 160,000 won. For more information, call (02) 599-5743. Daniel Muller-Schott Cello Recital Seoul Arts Center* June 5 German cellist Daniel Muller-Schott will hold his first recital in Korea with a concert program including Bach Suite No. 2 in D minor, Britten’s Suite No. 3, and Bach Suite No. 3 in C major. Muller-Schott was born in 1976 in Munich and has earned much acclaim at a young age. Tickets cost 70,000 to 90,000 won. For more information, call (02) 599-5743 or visit www.daniel-mueller-schott.com. Paavo Jarvi & Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra Seoul Arts Center* June 11 Germany's traditional orchestra, the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra (FRSO) wa

May 24, 2012By Do Je-hae
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