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Artists gather for lesson in nature this Sunday

By Ines Min Staff reporter We've all seen movies depicting the bohemian painter, capturing the beauty of the cityscape from the sidewalks of Paris, living off the vibrancy and liberation of the ambiance. Well, now it's Seoul's turn. American artist Mike Stewart has decided to provide just that opportunity for anyone interested in plein-air painting with "Sketch and the City," a new, bi-monthly event organized with the Myeongdong Gallery that is open to amateur and professional artists alike. The concept: Gather in the streets of the busy shopping district, settle down with easels and paints, then re-create one's surroundings. Stewart, a seven-year resident here, has always been inspired by the city, he told The Korea Times last week, ahead of the event's second occasion. "But I've always been afraid to tackle the actual complexity of the visual buildings that are here." Not anymore, however, as Stewart set up the tongue-in-cheek "Sketch and the City" two weeks ago, the first event of its kind in Seoul. One advantage to painting outdoors is that it forces the a

May 21, 2010

NK art exhibition opens in Vienna

By Ines Min Staff reporter One hundred thirty works from North Korea are being shown for the first time outside the country in Vienna, in the world's largest exhibition of its kind that opened Wednesday. The Austrian Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) is showcasing "Flowers for Kim Il Sung" in collaboration with the Korean Art Gallery in North Korea. Sixteen portraits of Kim Il-sung and his successor Kim Jong-il will be shown for the first time abroad, as well as 30 propaganda posters and other painted works. The architecture of the country will also be represented with a model of the Juche Tower ― the world's highest stone tower that was built in honor of Kim Il-sung's birthday ― including building blueprints, photographs and design sketches. Director Peter Noever was the mastermind behind the exhibition, which came about from his inspiration to collaborate with the isolated nation after a spontaneous trip there in 2003. "The impressions I gained of this country spawned the idea of exhibiting, in Vienna, the art production of this culture. I proposed the idea to the Kor

May 21, 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. Cafe Mou Sinsa-dong This cafe has a rich ethnic interior that mixes inspirations that its owner got from travels to such places as Morocco and France. Its menu is limited, but features desserts. It’s located at the edge of Dosan Park. 650-9 Park View Building, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, near the Cine City Theater in Apgujeongdong. Call (02) 3444-6069. Le Nuit Blanch

May 20, 2010

Concerts, Museums & Theater

Classical Concerts 2010 SAC Artist Series Recital Hall, Seoul Arts Center May 28 Winning artists from the Seoul Arts Center Audition, including pianist Park So-hyun, will hold a concert. The program includes Haydn’s “Piano Sonata No. 60 in C major, Hob.XVI:50" and Liszt’s “Ballade No. 2 in B minor,” among others. Tickets cost 10,000 to 15,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2658-3546. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3. Korean Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center May 27 The Korean Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Park Eun-sung, will hold a concert featuring works by Brahms and Rachmaninov. Tickets cost 10,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2658-3546. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3. Hwaum Chamber Orchestra’s Picture Book Concert Mapo Arts Center May 22 Music falls in love with delightful visuals in Hwaum Chamber Orchestra’s special concert featuring picture book images to "Spring" and "Summer"

May 20, 2010

Discover human psychology in two solo exhibits

By Ines Min Staff reporter For those looking to get a dose of the psychological, creative and ironic need look no further than art exhibitions. Two young artists capture the complexities of human paradox and desires within these solo exhibitions, and are not to be missed. Volume Tower' Kim Sung-ho brings his third solo exhibition to Seoul in a series of 20 oil paintings at Gallery Hyundai Gangnam Space. The works depict large-scale books stacked upon one another, interspersed with miniatures toys the artist has collected over time. Kim portrays the duality of the human mind by juxtaposing two contrasting images: the authority of hardcover, concrete texts, with the childlike fantasies of nostalgic artifacts. The two represent a sense of rationality and sensitivity, creating a new world within the artist's own mind. The immediate effect is one of intimacy ― piles of the artist's books and collectibles are on display without obstruction, inviting viewers into his world of imagination and aesthetics. The oversized books serve to make its audience feel youthfully sma

May 19, 2010

Chuncheon mime fest to offer diverse physical theater

By Chung Ah-young Staff reporter The Chuncheon International Mime Festival (CIMF) first began with only nine Korean performers in its inaugural year in 1989 in the northeastern part of the country. Now, just over twenty years later, the event has grown into one of the world's biggest mime festivals in parallel with the London International Mime Festival in the United Kingdom and the Perigueux's International Contemporary Mime Festival (MIMOS) in France. The annual performing arts festival focuses on contemporary mime, physical and visual theater, street theater and installation performance. The CIMF is a unique Asian contemporary visual theater festival in which the artists utilize physical expressions and gestures as well as add new and experimental elements to their performances. For this year, 90 Korean troupes and 10 foreign groups from six countries will participate in the festival under the title of ``Contemporary & New Wave & Public & Timely'' from May 23-30. In the ``Contemporary'' section, Gecko's ``The Overcoat'' based on Gogol's short story will reflect the

May 18, 2010

Dancing away barriers at MODAFE

By Lee Hyo-won Staff reporter The body twists in mind-bending, yet beautiful, contortions. A graceful leap into the air is followed by exhilarating footwork across the stage. Fans of modern dance are welcome to celebrate the different rhythms of the human body at the 2010 Modern Dance Festival (MODAFE) in Seoul, from May 25 to June 8. What was once a local event in the 1980s has grown into an international one today. This year’s event brings together 28 troupes from 11 countries to push and leap over barriers in art and life, under the slogan ``Gender-Distance.’’ Among the most anticipated programs is Emanuel Gat Dance. On May 25 and 26, the French troupe allows the audience to feel the essence of dance: Devoid of music, props or costumes, ``Silent Ballet’’ explores the musicality of the human body in motion, and inspires viewers to feel the pulsating breath and rhythm of movement. ``Winter Variations’’ on the other hand contemplates the spatial meaning of the stage through the dynamics and interaction between two dancers. On May 28, Australia’s Rogue is expected to

May 18, 2010

Lee Joong-sup’s work could break auction record

By Ines Min Staff reporter A painting by renowned artist Lee Joong-sup (1916-1956) has been valued at 3.5 billion won ($3.08 million), Korea's oldest auction house announced Monday. ``Soh,'' or ``Bull,'' by Lee will be up for sale this June and has the potential to break the country's record to become the most expensive piece of art, according to Seoul Auction. ``Bull'' (1953) is one of only around 10 known remaining works by Lee, a celebrated Korean modernist painter, and was part of a 1973 collection of the artist's works at what is now Gallery Hyundai in Insa-dong, Seoul. Lee is famous for his distinctive series of paintings of bulls. The previous record holder for the most expensive artwork was Park Soo-keun's ``A Wash Place,'' which was valued between 3 billion won and 4 billion won. The successful bid reached 4.5 billion won. The combination of high value and rarity in both Lee's and Park's pieces have led to forgery scandals cropping up over the years, only to be proven false by panels of experts and historians.

May 17, 2010

Korean-Italian musical Mission to premiere

By Chung Ah-young Staff reporter The award-winning film ``The Mission'' will be turned into a musical for the first time in collaboration with Italian composer Ennio Morricone and a Korean musical company. The Sang Sang Musical Company will co-produce the show with its Italian counterpart Efeso Produzioni. ``The musical is expected to draw much attention as its world tour will debut in Korea, and was initiated and invested in by a Korean company, with a top cast and creative staff,'' the musical company said in a press release. Film composer virtuoso Morricone will present six new numbers for the musical in addition to his original soundtrack that was composed for the film, which is regarded as the best of his film scores. The master has composed more than 100 classical pieces since 1946 and 400 cinematic numbers. He has won two Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes and received an Honorary Academy Award in 2007 for his many magnificent and multifaceted contributions to the art of film music. Notably, his son Andrea Morricone, one of the most prominent Italian compos

May 17, 2010

Korean art lover takes initiative in US

By Ines Min Staff reporter Robert Turley did not expect to fall in love with Korean art. In fact, the world-traveler had only come to the country on a whim 15 years ago, while doing a two-year stint in Japan. ``I used to travel a lot as a musician,'' Turley said in a recent phone interview with The Korea Times. ``Every country I'd go to, I'd check out the art, the galleries and the museums. And of all the countries, Korea just grabbed me.'' Years later and back in the United States, Turley took his passion for the local art and saw fit to establish the Korean Art Society in 2008 ― which has since become one of the country's largest organizations focused on the subject. On June 25, the New York-based group will head to the Philadelphia Museum for Korean Art Day there, to explore an exhibition on porcelain from the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) and other cultural artifacts, previously displayed at the National Palace Museum of Korea last year. Although a visitor anywhere can partake in a museum tour, the Korean Art Society offers unique opportunities through the many co

May 17, 2010
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