Arts & Theater

INTERVIEW 'Kinky Boots' celebrates 10 years of acceptance, joy in Korea

When "Kinky Boots" first strutted onto Korean stages in 2014, few could have predicted the decade-long love that would follow. With its infectious energy, charismatic yet relatable characters and touching narrative, the musical has not only entertained but deeply resonated with audiences here. Korean resident director Shim Sul-in, who has led the show since its 2016 revival, attributes this lasting appeal to the show's unique connection with Korean audiences.

Oct 30, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo

[INTERVIEW] 'Kinky Boots' celebrates 10 years of acceptance, joy in Korea

Yuko Higuchi's 'Secret Forest' presents dance of bizarre, adorable

Japanese artist Yuko Higuchi’s darkly enchanting universe — teeming with quirky felines, one-eyed monsters, fairy-tale girls and otherworldly creatures — has landed at The Hyundai Seoul for her first solo exhibition in Korea.

Oct 29, 2024By Park Han-sol

Yuko Higuchi's 'Secret Forest' presents dance of bizarre, adorable

Korea Artist Prize 2024 unveils 4 finalists, ranging from Jeju portrait to wax sculpture

From a multi-layered cinematic portrayal of Jeju Island's rich history and natural beauty to a VR journey into an overlooked chapter of early 20th-century Japanese-occupied Taiwan, a diverse range of works is featured in the “Korea Artist Prize 2024” exhibition at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) in central Seoul.

Oct 29, 2024By Park Han-sol

Korea Artist Prize 2024 unveils 4 finalists, ranging from Jeju portrait to wax sculpture

Korean Artist Prize exhibition spotlights 4 finalists

A giant kinetic sculpture, titled "Someone I Know, in His Garden I've Never Seen," made of wood, motors, lamps and threads, moves with individual yet perfectly rhythmic motions, intriguing viewers and sparking curiosity about the message it seeks to convey.

Oct 24, 2024By Yonhap

Korean Artist Prize exhibition spotlights 4 finalists

INTERVIEW Maison Guerlain brings Korea's artistic soul to heart of Paris

Guerlain, the storied French perfume house, has deepened its longstanding kinship with the art world by embracing Korean artistry in its latest show, “Good Morning Korea, In the Land of the Morning Calm.” Unveiled in time for the recently concluded Art Basel Paris, the exhibit brings the exuberant art of Korea to the French capital.

Oct 24, 2024By Park Han-sol

[INTERVIEW] Maison Guerlain brings Korea's artistic soul to heart of Paris

Decoufle's 'Shazam!' showcases innovative fusion of art forms

Philippe Decouflé, a pioneer of experimental performance art, returned to Korea with his iconic work "Shazam!" By seamlessly blending dance, theater, and various other art forms, his innovative approach has led to the coining of the term "Decouflerie" in the French lexicon. This term describes the fusion of dance, circus, and film that serves as the cornerstone of his productions.

Oct 22, 2024By Park Jin-hai

Decoufle's 'Shazam!' showcases innovative fusion of art forms

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Arts & Theater

INTERVIEW 'Kinky Boots' celebrates 10 years of acceptance, joy in Korea

Yuko Higuchi's 'Secret Forest' presents dance of bizarre, adorable

Korea Artist Prize 2024 unveils 4 finalists, ranging from Jeju portrait to wax sculpture

Korean Artist Prize exhibition spotlights 4 finalists

INTERVIEW Maison Guerlain brings Korea's artistic soul to heart of Paris

Decoufle's 'Shazam!' showcases innovative fusion of art forms

ASMR, sneezes, tinsel: Mika Rottenberg's sensory take on human labor, capitalism

Ha Jung-woo rises as serious art force to be reckoned with

Gucci's photo exhibition to spotlight cultural visionaries of Korea

Korea pioneers art-for-tax payments

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