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Medieval frescos well-preserved in Cuneo

By Chung Ah-young Staff reporter Preserving historical heritage is always a tough task - sometimes it is a matter of how to preserve rather than what to preserve. The frescos in the Manta Castle near Saluzzo, a medieval town in Cuneo in the Piemonte region of Italy, retain the original richness of the important artistic elements of the late medieval times due to delicate restoration. Managed by the Italian cultural heritage fund FAI, the castle was restored to its original splendor after a three-year project that began in 2006 and ended in 2009. Like other institutions that care for countless historical sites in Italy, the FAI offers the necessary maintenance and safeguarding of the castle and its frescos, which are of the greatest artistic value. The restoration of the cycle of 15th-century frescos also uncovered the original 14th-century decorations. The structure was originally built as a fortress in the 12th century and later transformed by the powerful Saluzzo della Manta family who owned the property for over 400 years, into an aristocratic palace. The castl

Jun 29, 2010

Of furniture, history and marvel

By Ines Min Staff reporter This isn't just an art gallery in one of Seoul's ritziest neighborhoods. In fact, it feels more like a fashionable stranger's living room where the furnishings are all immaculate _ surprisingly so, considering that the wares are original Bauhaus and other modern classics dating from as early at the 1920s. A private collection of rare furniture opened Thursday at the PKM Trinity Gallery in Cheongdam-dong. For designs by Charles & Ray Eames and Egon Eiermann _ typically seen through photographs or at a distance of several feet, specified by marking tape _ the exhibition brings a unique opportunity to visitors. That beautiful, wicker-backed 1928 chair designed by Marcel Breuer? You can actually sit in it. From the tables to kettles, light fixtures to wall shelving, the entirety of the extensive collection is owned by Sabo, who amassed the exhibited 50 works over the past two decades. ``I think that a chair has to be sat in to become stronger, for its back to become comfortable,'' said Sabo, who has been collecting pieces since 1990, at a pres

Jun 27, 2010

Pulitzer photos evoke emotion, remembrance

By Ines Min Staff reporter All it takes is the span of time to exhale. Within a split-second window, an opportunity to click the shutter can, at times, alter an entire life. Photographs not only serve to create memories, they are a means in which to communicate with the world. A comprehensive photo exhibition of Pulitzer Prize winning photographs opened this week at the Hangaram Design Museum at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul. The traveling exhibition has grown throughout the years, reaching Korea again in time for the 60th anniversary of the Korean War (1950-53). The chronological exhibition begins in 1942 ― when the prize was first awarded ― but quickly makes its way through the decades. Each year's winner is presented with a short explanation (Korean only), but no words are needed. Many of the images are recognizable at first sight, while others render physical speech useless. Edward T. Adam's infamous ``Viet Cong Execution'' can be seen, as well as Steve Ludlum's breathless shot of the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Images of starving

Jun 25, 2010

Clubs, Art Exhibitions & Sports Games

Clubs Underlounge Seoul Hongdae or Hongik University Area This is the local club of a hip Japanese chain that’s also in Shanghai. Located in the famous clubbing area, Hongdae, it’s all flashy with loud music and lights. Spacious, with a supersized crystal ball hanging over your head, DJs from near and far make music while you can hang out at the bar or classy private rooms. Located near the main entrance of Hongik Univ. Call (02) 325-5715 or visit www.underlounge.kr. Club M2 Hongdae M2 features top DJs from home and abroad. The dance floor and the DJ are in the center of the club, which attracts a trendy crowd along with models and celebrities. Packed on the weekends. Check www.ohoo.net. Le Nuit Blanche Cheongdam-dong Formerly Club Answer, Le Nuit Blanche is introduced as a posh restaurant, theater and club. Located in front of Hotel Prima in Cheongdam-dong, Le Nuit Blanche offers Cirque du Soleil-type performances at its theater restaurant. World class DJs from all over the world are invited to perform at the club. Call (02) 514-4311 or visit www.l

Jun 24, 2010

Concerts, Museums & Theater

Classical Concerts Lindenbaum Music Festival Concert Hall and Recital Hall of Seoul Arts Center*, Xi Gallery, and Korea National University of Arts (* See venues for more information) June 28- July 5 The Lindenbaum Music Festival is being held for the second time since it was launched in 2009 for supporting young, talented musicians. Renowned conductor Charles Dutoit and some of the world’s best musicians including pianist Paik Kun­ -woo will take part. The event is divided into three parts: the Orchestra Academy, Chamber Orchestra Music Concert and Orchestra Concert. Tickets cost 30,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, visit www.lbmf.or.kr or www.facebook.com/lindenbaum2010, or call (02) 720-1013. Opera ‘Arang’ Myeongdong Theater June 26-27 “Arang,” the winning piece in the Korea National Opera’s scriptwriting contest, will be staged. It is a moving story about redemption that revolves around the spirit of a young girl who has been raped and killed. The mini opera will offer a unique mix of traditional Korean music and Western-style opera. Tickets cost fro

Jun 24, 2010

Artist adds raw emotion to sound bytes

By Ines Min Staff reporter For those art aficionados looking for something a bit more rough around the edges, one need look no further than Gallery Loop in Hongdae. Currently on show is a video archive by Japanese performance artist Yasuto Masumoto, including a recording of his latest work performed in the gallery last Saturday. The 29-year-old with a mop of wild hair was spotted at the archive over the weekend, mingling with visitors viewing his work. The setting was discordant: While Masumoto was quietly speaking in English to his Korean audience, the video of him reading a script in a pained, howling voice rung in the background. Though the artist will tell you his works have no concrete meaning, he did have a concept in mind while creating "Private Chorus." The video shows a suited _ bowtie included _ Masumoto, standing atop a platform with an assistant holding his bare foot. With another to hold a microphone close, the artist begins to read a Korean script (phonetically spelled out in Japanese) while he endures an exceptionally painful foot massage. "Readi

Jun 23, 2010

Ends of spectrum: new art spaces

By Ines Min Staff reporter The art community now has more outlets than ever for its fellow creative minds and aficionados. The establishment of two new spaces is continuing the diffusion and accessibility of art, though each with its own approach to exhibitions and work. Art+Lounge Dibang Nestled among the hills of Pyeongchang-dong _ known for its abundance of commercial galleries and affluence _ is a new contender for the attention of the arts-inclined. Dibang is a private-run, non-profit space that brings together the multifunctional elements of an alternative art space, though with a unique approach. Inside the former home of the foundation's president, the renovated space spans two floors and a basement to form a gallery, seminar rooms for studying artists, and even an underground stadium-style theater built of concrete. ``Because the space is always open, people can come in and socialize like at a lounge,'' said Kim Jeong-yeon, the head of Dibang, adding that the large garden also encourages interaction in a natural setting. ``A lounge itself is more com

Jun 22, 2010

Spend summer nights at the opera

By Lee Hyo-won Staff reporter ``If you feel sleepy, then feel free to doze off. You’ll wake up sooner or later and indulge in a slice of beauty,’’ says Kang Hwa-ja, a veteran singer who made her name as Carmen in the Bizet opera that now heads the Beseto Opera. For those who didn’t grow up listening to opera, and sometimes even for avid fans, the genre may initially comes off as being antiquated. But it is a synthetic art that features the hallmarks of live vocal and orchestral performances combined with theatrics and is one of the most enduring forms of entertainment. This summer fans can look forward to some of the hottest opera stars shining in productions and opera-themed concerts. Korea Opera Festival Kang may have retired but her company Beseto Opera will stage ``Carmen’’ featuring another talented mezzo-soprano from July 3 to 7 at Seoul Arts Center. The rendition to be featured had been co-produced with the Prague Opera Theater and premiered in the Czech theater. Czech mezzo-soprano Galia Ibragimova, who played Carmen over 800 times, will share the role wit

Jun 20, 2010

Introduction to Keith Haring: the artist, the man

By Ines Min Staff reporter Enter the world of Keith Haring: neon fluorescent colors lit in blacklight, dance music, sexual imagery, bold lines and political commentary. But don't forget the large-scale community projects, focusing on equality and humanity, philanthropy, anti-racism and a general, harmonizing sense of love. On the 20th anniversary of the late New York artist's death, ``Pop: Art Superstar Keith Haring'' opened Thursday at the SOMA Museum of Art, providing the public with a peek into his life. Besides being the first solo show for the artist in Korea, it will also be Asia's largest exhibition by the young man who died of AIDS at just 31. Named among the most influential pop artists of the century, Haring arrived onto the exploding New York art scene in 1978 to attend the School of Visual Arts. First recognized for his increasingly ubiquitous chalk drawings on empty advertisement spaces in subways in 1980, the then-22-year-old grew among a crowd of innovative artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and made friends with the likes of Andy Warhol. His na

Jun 18, 2010

Clubs, Art Exhibitions & Sports Games

Clubs Underlounge Seoul Hongdae or Hongik University Area This is the local club of a hip Japanese chain that’s also in Shanghai. Located in the famous clubbing area, Hongdae, it’s all flashy with loud music and lights. Spacious, with a supersized crystal ball hanging over your head, DJs from near and far make music while you can hang out at the bar or classy private rooms. Located near the main entrance of Hongik Univ. Call (02) 325-5715 or visit www.underlounge.kr. Club M2 Hongdae M2 features top DJs from home and abroad. The dance floor and the DJ are in the center of the club, which attracts a trendy crowd along with models and celebrities. Packed on the weekends. Check www.ohoo.net. Le Nuit Blanche Cheongdam-dong Formerly Club Answer, Le Nuit Blanche is introduced as a posh restaurant, theater and club. Located in front of Hotel Prima in Cheongdam-dong, Le Nuit Blanche offers Cirque du Soleil-type performances at its theater restaurant. World class DJs from all over the world are invited to perform at the club. Call (02) 514-4311 or visit www

Jun 17, 2010
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