Arts & Theater

Loewe showcases 178 years of artistry in 'Crafted World' exhibition

SHANGHAI — At the entrance of the Shanghai Exhibition Centre, a colorful decoration inspired by Loewe's leather tool bag is juxtaposed with the neoclassical architecture, serving as the gateway to "Crafted World," the Spanish luxury fashion house's first public exhibition, and encapsulating the essence of the longstanding brand at a single glance.

Mar 28, 2024By Lee Gyu-lee

Loewe showcases 178 years of artistry in 'Crafted World' exhibition

Pansori-inspired Gwangju Biennale 2024 to be 'operatic' show exploring space, sound

“Pansori,” a Korean musical tradition of storytelling featuring chant-style vocals and drumming, literally means “the sound (or noise) from the public place.”

Mar 28, 2024By Park Han-sol

Pansori-inspired Gwangju Biennale 2024 to be 'operatic' show exploring space, sound

At 88, artist Kim Yun-shin is not ready to put down her chainsaw

The unexpected emergence of late bloomers is always a breath of fresh air in the art world. And it appears there’s a new "kid" on the block: 88-year-old Kim Yun-shin.

Mar 26, 2024By Park Han-sol

At 88, artist Kim Yun-shin is not ready to put down her chainsaw

14th-century Buddhist 'sarira' expected to return home from Boston next month

The Jogye Order, Korea's largest Buddhist sect, is expected to reclaim next month the remains of Buddhist monks from the country's 14th-century Goryeo Dynasty after their stay for 85 years in the United States.

Mar 26, 2024

14th-century Buddhist 'sarira' expected to return home from Boston next month

Do Ho Suh's public plinth to be installed at Smithsonian

A striking sight will greet visitors stepping into the pedestrian plaza at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington from April 27 onward — a mammoth empty plinth, curiously held aloft by a swarm of tiny anonymous human figures.

Mar 25, 2024By Park Han-sol

Do Ho Suh's public plinth to be installed at Smithsonian

INTERVIEW Jung Il-woo breaks new ground in his career with first queer role

Acclaimed for his endearing performances in romantic series, actor Jung Il-woo has returned to the theater after a five-year hiatus. In a bold move, the actor bravely steps into his first queer role in the play "Kiss of the Spider Woman."

Mar 22, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min

[INTERVIEW] Jung Il-woo breaks new ground in his career with first queer role

INTERVIEW Art Basel Hong Kong's return to be touchstone of Asia's post-pandemic art market

After four rocky years of grappling with COVID-19 and experiencing periods of reduced size, Art Basel Hong Kong is making a comeback at its pre-pandemic scale.

Mar 21, 2024By Park Han-sol

[INTERVIEW] Art Basel Hong Kong's return to be touchstone of Asia's post-pandemic art market

'Seven Jeweled Mountain' springs to digital life in Seoul, Ohio

Against a lyrical soundtrack, a sublime mountainous landscape emerges from the darkness on a towering screen at the National Palace Museum of Korea in central Seoul. The delicate ink brushstrokes evoke the sensation of standing at the center of a vast natural wonder, enveloping visitors in a heady experience.

Mar 15, 2024By Park Han-sol

'Seven Jeweled Mountain' springs to digital life in Seoul, Ohio

Galleries Art Fair 2024 aims to be affordable springboard for young artists, collectors

As the oldest art fair in Korea, the Galleries Art Fair is gearing up for its return to full scale in early April, with hopes of serving as a barometer for gauging the country’s art market for the year ahead.