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Artist Lee Bosuk Displays Reinterpretation of Hangeul

By Cathy Garcia Staff Reporter Artist Lee Bo-suk will open her 23rd solo exhibition at the Seoul Chosun Ilbo Museum, Wednesday. In her latest showing ``Arirang ― The World of Story Telling Hangeul 2009,'' Lee once again displays artwork deeply rooted in traditional Korean culture, particularly the Korean alphabet or ``hangeul.'' It runs through Dec. 1. Lee, the current president of 21 Century International Creative Artists Association (21 C ICAA), is famous for reinterpreting Korean art. She is particularly interested in interpreting the beauty of hangeul and incorporating its elements into her artwork. Lee graduated from the Fine Arts Department of Hongik University and the Repin Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia. She has participated in many exhibitions in China, Japan, Italy, Germany and Russia. Last year, she held an exhibition at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. To get to the Seoul Chosun Ilbo Museum, get off the subway at City Hall Station, Line 1, Exit 3. Go straight and turn left at the Seoul Metropolitan Council. The museum is across

Nov 24, 2009

Mid-Joseon Relics Found at Songgwang Temple

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Some 450 relics from the 15th to 17th centuries were discovered in a wooden Buddhist statue at Songgwangsa Temple in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, Monday. The Cultural Heritage Administration said that a team found the storage of precious objects such as scriptures and relics inside the seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva sculpture during the process of reapplying gilding to the statue. Various Buddhist scriptures were discovered, including ``Gyojang,'' translated books of Buddhist scriptures published by Dagak Guksa Uicheon, a Buddhist monk in the 11th century. The books are the xylographic prints of the monk's translations republished during the reign of King Sejo in 1462. ``The scriptures are the only ones existing today. They are very precious resources for the Buddhist culture, bibliography and printing,'' the administration said. Among the relics, there are two garments ― a man's jacket (``jeogori'') and a woman's waistcoat (``baeja''), as well as 11 fabric works weaved from silk, ramie and cotton, and are believed to be the o

Nov 23, 2009

Hwang Jini to Be Revived in Traditional Operetta

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Hwang Jini was one of the most famous "gisaeng," or female entertainers, and a renowned poet during the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910). Hwang went by her gisaeng name Myeongwol, which means "bright moon." Known for her beauty, wit and intelligence, she was a talented poet but only a handful of her poetry remains today. Her personal life, which involved romances and friendships with some of the most powerful men of her day, has inspired many TV dramas, plays and films. Now she will be reborn in a Korean traditional operetta presented by the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts (NCKTPA). The traditional show is based on folk songs that were popular in the Gyeonggi, Hwanghae and Pyeongan provinces. The operetta encompasses the entire spectrum of Joseon culture, including court and literary music, folk music and dance, Buddhist dance, traditional plays, poems and calligraphy. The story deals with the romantic relationships between Hwang and the men around her and also her pursuit for true freedom. After the death of

Nov 23, 2009

Seoul Arts Center President Resigns

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Shin Hong-soon, 68, president of the Seoul Arts Center (SAC), tendered his resignation for health reasons Saturday, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The ministry said that it would soon decide whether it would accept his resignation. The former CEO of LG International Corp. was appointed as president of the center in July of last year. Shin was under fire after the government's audit on the institution revealed poor results in both business and the management of the organization in February. Born in Seoul in 1941, Shin graduated from Kyunggi High School in 1959 and Yonsei University in 1963. He entered LG Chemical in 1966 and served as president of LG International Corp. in 1991. After retiring from business management, he worked as a professor at the graduate school of industrial art at Hongik University from 1999 to 2005 and was dean of the Graduate School of Cultural Business Entrepreneurship at Yewon Art University located in North Jeolla Province from 2005 to 2006. chungay@koreatimes.co.kr

Nov 22, 2009

Seoul Art Collective Presents Ism

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Seoul Art Collective, a group of foreign artists living in Korea, is holding a new exhibition this month. The ``Ism'' (pronounced ``iz-uhm'') exhibition opens Nov. 28 and runs through Dec. 13 at Siuter Art Space, Gugi-dong. Zach Eichelberger, an artist who also curated the exhibition, said the show gathers works of artists with vastly different styles and subjects and celebrates their diversity. ``The title `Ism' came from looking at everyone's work and seeing that we're connected mainly by the art that has come before us. `Ism' is a suffix attached to most of the art movements in history. Most of the artists draw a certain kind of inspiration from the elements of art history. I think in those terms, we don't exactly know where we are right now in the present state of art. So it kind of celebrates that dystopia and lack of coherence today. It's like here we are, we're moving on and we're going to ride the wave,'' Eichelberger told The Korea Times. Participating artists include Courtney Lyn Zach, James Topple, Kim Chang-han, Lain

Nov 20, 2009

Clubs, Art Exhibitions & Sports Games

Clubs 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.lenuitblanche.com. 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 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 open 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

Nov 19, 2009

Concerts, Museums & Theater

Classical Concerts Hwaum Chamber Orchestra Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center Nov. 24 The Hwaum Chamber Orchestra will present Kim Seong-gi's "Hwaum Project, Op.86, Back to the Future" with artist Bae Young-whan's works. Tickets cost from 22,000 to 55,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 780-5054. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3. Love Flute Choir Concert Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center Nov. 29 The Love Flute Choir has prepared a concert with flutists Maxence Larrieu and Andras Adorjan. They will play Devienne's "Symphonie Concertante for Two Flutes" together. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 780-5054. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3. Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra Grand Performance Hall, Gyeonggi Arts Center Nov. 30 The Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra will invite violinist Kang Dong-suk for its concerts commemorating the 200th anniversary of Mendelssohn's birth. They will play Mendelssohn's "T

Nov 19, 2009

Kim Leading Dancers With Annual Competition

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Kim Bock-hee, the chairwoman of the Dance Association of Korea, is in her 60s, but she still believes that creating new works is what defines a dancer and choreographer. ``I love when I'm finished choreographing and we start to rehearse. When the work goes up on stage, there's nothing I can do, but when we are rehearsing it's like growing a plant. The process is a wonderful experience, even after all these years,'' she told The Korea Times during an interview Monday at the association in Jongno, central Seoul. The 61-year-old Kim is in charge of this year's Korean Grand Prize for Dance judging panel, an annual event that started last year. ``It was difficult to bring dancers together and that was the main reason I thought we needed an event where all the dancers could get together and celebrate what they do and love,'' she said. As a judge and dancer herself, she spoke about the most important factor in the art form. ``I focus on how well the theme is projected through the movements. The audience needs to understand the work, i

Nov 18, 2009

Contemporary Korean Art Goes to Mexico

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Contemporary Korean art is being introduced in Mexico City through an exhibition at the Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporaneo. Five Korean artists ― Park Chan-kyong, Lim Min-ouk, Kim Beom, Bae Young-whan and Kim Sang-don ― were chosen to show their works at the ``Unconquered: Critical Visions from South Korea'' exhibition. It features 18 works by the Seoul-based artists, and will run through Jan. 24. ``This exhibition takes a complimentary proposition between a historical survey exhibition and an agenda-focused project. By juxtaposing some old works that contextualize each artist and their new productions, 'Unconquered' attempts to provide both a framework of understanding each artist and their recent agenda converged from new works," organizers said in a statement. The five Korean artists, who are in their thirties and forties, have been influenced by the ``Minjung'' (People's) Art Movement of the 1980s and international art practices of the `90s. ``While varying in an aesthetic application of these two influences, these artist

Nov 18, 2009

Spanish Photographers to Display Work at Exhibition

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Real Sociedad Fotografica (RSF), one of Spain's noted photo institutions, is holding an exhibition for local fans under the themes ``Yesterday'' and ``Today'' at Insa Art Center through Nov. 24. More than 50 photos by 40 photographers under the wing of RSF will be on display. The institution boasts a 110-year history. The exhibition will not only offer distinctive works by some of Spain's most famous photographers, but also a range of Spanish photos from the 1900s to today. Korean visitors will get to witness the artistry, tradition and evolution of Spain's photography at the event. The exhibition is free of charge. For more information, call (02) 736-1020. Among the many photographers to have their works on display at the event, some of the most famous are Jose Frisuelos, Fernando Maquieira and the late Jose Ortiz Echague. Frisuelos has been taking photographs ever since he was a student and he owns his own professional photo laboratory called ``Daylight.'' Maquieira, one of Europe's leading documentary photographers, has worke

Nov 17, 2009
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