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National Geographic: Iconic photographs of world nature at Seoul Arts Center

By Ines Min A pack of voracious cheetah cubs rip their canines into the flesh of an impala, eyes wide, blank, and staring straight at you. A Japanese snow monkey leans back from a rock, immersing his furry body into the steaming hot springs as a companion holds onto his arm. A 320-kilgram boulder sitting in the expanse of Death Valley’s Racetrack Playa innocently betrays no movement in front of the long, inches-deep tracks behind it. These are just some of National Geographic’s iconic photographs, currently on display through Dec. 9 at the Hangaram Art Museum in the Seoul Arts Center. ``Life and Nature,’’ held in recognition of the 10th anniversary since the debut of the Korean publication and in honor of the monthly’s 122-year history, brings a collection of images depicting world nature in ― true to form ― a breathtaking, color-saturated show. Starting with a room of landscapes, the clear, sharp images of George Steinmetz catch the eye. The 53-year-old photographer, and frequent contributor to NG, takes his shots from the air ― from a motorized paraglider. A winner o

Nov 2, 2010

Seo Company to premiere new dance in Seoul

By Lee Hyo-won The globetrotting Seo Company will showcase its latest dance piece, “A Table,” at Towol Theater, Seoul Arts Center, Thursday and Friday. The premiere is the latest work to be presented by the contemporary dance troupe led by Korean choreographer Misook Seo. She is known for working with premier dancers from different nationalities for works that push the boundaries of aesthetics. Her works have been praised for their poetic yet dynamic interplay of forms and movement. “...Brilliant technique opens neo-classical dance to new dimensions of a surprising sensuality. This dance is modern and dynamic. It never ceases to amaze the eye of the viewer. Let ’s not be afraid to compare her to the young Forsythe,” said European magazine Ballet Tanz about her piece “About Somewhere Else.” The upcoming piece “A Table,” meaning “At the Table” in French, explores the nature of human desire, from the most basic needs such as hunger for food to the yearning for power and sexual dominance, as well as those incited by breaking taboos and liberation. The piece features stro

Nov 2, 2010

60thAnni The quiet rise of contemporary Korean art

By Ines Min While the government encourages the dissemination of hansik, Korean food, into the global sphere and entertainers are causing ripples of influence through hallyu, the Korean wave, contemporary Korean art has been steadfast in its goal to become a mainstay in the international art scene. The country first staked its flag in the industry in 1995, when the official Korean Pavilion for the Venice Biennale was built and the debut of Gwangju Biennale started a new era of art events here. In the 15 years since, Korea has shed its political image for a creative one, established its own international art fair and built sapling networks, according to experts in the field. “Westerners who kept a watch on Asian art mostly came from an Orientalism point of view,” said Choi Hye-ju, a spokesperson for the Exchanges & Cooperation Division for Arts Council Korea, the organizer of the Korean Pavilion at the world’s largest biennale in Venice. “And in the case of Korea, there were a lot of people who viewed the art with a political viewpoint because of North-South relations. “

Oct 31, 2010

Finding modern art in an Expressionist’s journey

By Ines Min Although emerging young artists have filled the exhibition calendars of most private and commercial galleries across Seoul, the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Deoksugung, has been keeping a steadfast spotlight on historical art movements reminding art lovers of the road to today’s work. The Albertina in Vienna has loaned 121 paintings, sculptures and drawings from their Batliner Collection for ``Picasso and Modern Art,’’ an exhibition that traces the growth of Expressionism through Edvard Munch’s bold strokes to Neo-expressionist George Baselitz, in Korea’s first introduction to the renowned Austrian collection. The movement, originating in Germany in the early 20th century, served as a cathartic artistic period and record of man’s tumultuous history marred by two world wars. Other inclusions in the four-gallery show vary from Claude Monet’s Impressionism to Joan Miro’s surrealism, dating the exhibition’s earliest work to Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s 1881 ``White Horse `Gazelle,’’’ (though the artist is best known for his provocative depictions of decadent

Oct 29, 2010

Clubs, Art exhibitions & Sports Games

Club Answer Cheongdam-dong Equipped with state of the art sound and lighting, Club Answer is the foremost venue for electronic music in Seoul. Located in front of Hotel Prima in Cheongdam-dong, the club presents world class DJs in an extensive space with modern decor to offer a memorable dance experience. Visit www.clubanswer.co.kr, for more information. Club Heaven Yeoksam-dong Located next to the Renaissance Seoul Hotel, Club Heaven is gaining a reputation as a clubber’s paradise with star DJs and a celebrity clientele. Electronic music is the main menu, with laser light and paper confetti shows aplenty on the side. The club caters to partying at any hour of the night: the “main stage” on the first floor is open until 6:30 a.m., while club hoppers can enter the upper level’s “after stage” after 4:30 a.m. Call 1644-8466. Underlounge Seoul Hongdae or Hongik University Area This is the local club of a hip Japanese chain that’s also to be found in Shanghai. Located in the popular clubbing area, Hongdae, it’s all flashy with loud music and lights. Spacious, wit

Oct 28, 2010

Concerts, Museums & Theater

SAC Saturday Concert Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center* (See venues for more information) Nov. 20 Seoul Arts Center (SAC) will hold its second Saturday concert under the direction of Kim Dae-jin. Violinist Lee Kyung-sun will perform with the SAC Festival Orchestra for Mozart’s “Violin Concerto in G major, K 216.” The program also features Mozart’s “Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K 550.” Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, call (02) 580-1300. TIMF Ensemble “Sacred Vision” Hoam Art Hall* Nov. 3 Ensemble TIMF will perform religious music masterpieces under the direction of Seoul National University professor Choe Uzong and conductor Christopher Lee. The repertoire includes Messiaen’s “Quatuor pour la fin du temps” as well as Faure’s “Requiem Op. 48.” Tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 751-9606~10. Matinee Concert Concert Hall, Seongnam Arts Center* Nov. 18 Top local orchestras including Ensemble TIMF and KBS Symphony Orchestra will give a matinee concert. They will perform “Fanfare for the Common Man” by Copland, “Adagio for Strin

Oct 28, 2010

Korean garden to promote diversity in America

By Chung Ah-young Every May, a cherry blossom festival opens in Washington, D.C., marking one of the biggest outdoor events to celebrate spring and Japanese culture. But from next year, Korean culture will be added to the diversity in the area with the creation of the 4.5-acre Korean Bell Garden at the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. The garden is now under construction by the Korean American Culture Committee

Oct 27, 2010

Cultural events to celebrate G20 Summit

By Chung Ah-young Ahead of the G20 summit next month, a variety of cultural events will be held by the Korea Foundation and the Arts Council Korea with a theme of “Green Growth.” The cultural program is designed to show Korea’s contribution to the resolution of international issues, such as environmental pollution and poverty around the world, and to enhance Korea’s national standing in the global community. One of the cultural events, the NAMU is a multi-genre music theater production in which a variety of artists from different backgrounds ― theater, dance, media art, Korean traditional music, and art ― have collaborated to bring the “Green Growth” subject on stage. The musical, which will be staged at Arko Arts Theater on Nov. 9 and 10, will be directed by Kim Ah-ra known for her creative contributions to large-scale festivals like the Gyeongju World Culture EXPO and Angkor-Gyeongju World Culture EXPO, as well as classical theater of Sophocles and Shakespeare. Stage designer Park Dong-woo, pianist Lim Dong-chang, media artist Choi Jong-bum, object artist Hong Hyun

Oct 25, 2010

Epic romances come to life on ballet stages

By Lee Hyo-won Dance is a visceral expression of human emotions, and there’s nothing like a passionate pas de deux to depict the ardor of two people madly in love. A couple of classical ballets beckon fans to theaters this week to savor epic romances set in faraway lands. The Universal Ballet Company will restage the grandeur of ``La Bayadere” with an all-new cast, while the Korea National Ballet Company (KNBC) will present a revamped version of ``Prince Hodong.’’ Both works may have been showcased last season, but the sweeping effect of star-crossed love stories never grows old, especially when rendered through pulsating movement and live music against the backdrop of exotic stage sets. A taste of Indian exoticism The ceiling of the famed Bolshoi Theater in Moscow features a colorful mural of exotic Indian dancers. They are no other than scenes from ``La Bayadere,’’ one of the most enduring repertoires in classical ballet. Choreographed by Marius Petipa to the music of Ludwig Minkus in 1877, ``La Bayadere’’ continues to inspire and the Universal Ballet will stage

Oct 25, 2010

T&T blows open middle-class perceptions

By Ines Min Complementary pairs have always managed to win the hearts of audiences, from the comedic Cheech and Chong to the infamous Bonnie and Clyde. The contemporary art world has a new duo to present, however, with the sharp expository work by Jiten Thukral and Sumir Tagra. Better known as Thukral and Tagra, or T&T, the artists made their Korean debut with a solo exhibition Thursday at the Arario Gallery in Samcheong-dong, central Seoul. The New Delhi-based friends shot to fame in 2005 with their pop-culture infused, color saturated, extravagant works on consumerism and life in the middle-class, producing commissioned works with Conde Nast and United Colors of Benetton while showing everywhere from Art Basel to Mori Art Museum in Tokyo. As T&T first saw their artistic sides take root at an advertising agency, they soon transferred their commercial savvy with their homegrown Punjabi background to create artwork with an appealing, honest edge. Some of their most well-known endeavors include the creation of the fake label ``Bosedk,’’ a derogatory Punjabi term for female p

Oct 22, 2010
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