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NY-Based Artists Present `Over the Rainbow

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter New York is widely considered as the art capital of the world. This is why thousands of young artists head to the city, hoping to make a splash in the art scene. Sixteen young New York-based artists are introducing their works in Seoul this month. ``Over the Rainbow,'' a group exhibit at Yoo Art Space in Cheongdam, features 60 works by artists from the United States, Korea, Mexico, Canada, Japan and China. Curated by Song Si-sun, the exhibit runs through Nov. 23. ``The `rainbow' in the exhibition title suggests the promise and possibilities of the multicultural society that is New York City. It conjures up visions of an `American Dream' that lies somewhere beyond that multi-colored arc, an illusory reality of lofty dreams, bitter promises, and dashed hopes: the collective dreams of New York City, the United States, and the world,'' organizers said, in an exhibition statement. The theme covers some of today's biggest issues, such as the Iraq war, global financial crisis, environmental problems and xenophobia. However, the artist

Nov 14, 2008

Clubs, Traditional. Art Exhibitions, Kids and Sports Games

Clubs The Circle Cheongdam-dong Located in the upscale Cheongdam-dong neighborhood, it's notorious for turning you down unless you're dressed chic and sleek. Faithful to its name, it has a round revolving floor ― looking for your ``lost'' table gives clubbers the perfect excuse to sit down with a sexy stranger. Located on Dosan-daero near Hak-dong intersection. Call (02) 546-5933 or visit www.thecircle.co.kr. Club Answer Cheongdam-dong Dance music mogul Hed Kandi is bringing its show to Club Answer to offer a distinctive event to Seoul dance fans. The UK based house music record label Hed Kandi has the attention of club-goers and promoters worldwide. Come and experience the ``most glamorous show on Earth,'' with dancers, acrobatic DJs and costume themed parties. Admission costs 30,000 won, including one free drink. The dress code is ``chic.'' For more information, call 010-9365-1722. Located in Cheongdam-dong across the street from Prima Hotel, near the entrance of Yeongdong-daegyo. Club Evans Hongdae or Hongik University Area This club, located near Hongik Uni

Nov 13, 2008

Classical Concerts, Big Tickets, Pop and Jazz

Classical Concerts Amsterdam Royal Concertgebouw String Quartet with Suh Hai-kyung Seoul Arts Center Nov. 20 The string quartet from the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, one of Europe's top three orchestras along with Berlin and Vienna, visits Korea with pianist Suh Hai-kyung. The quartet will play pieces by Mozart and Grieg, and piano quintets by Brahms. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3. Kim Julius-Jeongwon Grand Tour Recital Seongnam Arts Center Nov. 27 Pianist Kim Jeong-won, the real-life model of the Korean movie ``For Horowitz,' embarks on tour from Nov. 11 to Dec. 28, visiting 12 Korean cities. The program includes Bach's Chaconne, Chopin's Barcarolle and Rachmaninoff's Piano Sonata. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 66,000 won. For more information, visit theater.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 2658-3546. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang line. Philharmonic String Quintet Berlin Ceramic Palace Hal

Nov 13, 2008

Looking Back to Traditional Ships

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter The nation's competitiveness in shipbuilding has historical roots. To show off the historical significance of vessels in Korean history, the Korean National Maritime Museum at the Culture Heritage Administration will hold a special exhibition, ``Korean Ships and Shipbuilding Tools in Modern Times'' from Nov. 14 to Feb. 1. The exhibition is designed to demonstrate Korean traditional ships, called ``hanseon,'' and their capabilities and design, by exploring how they disappeared during the tumultuous eras marked by modernization and the Japanese colonial period. The main theme is divided into Korean modern ships, the structure of ships, shipbuilding tools, changes in modern ships under Japanese colonial period, modern port cities and ships, and modern foreign ships and navigation tools. Among Korean ships, ``modern ships'' refer to vessels made between 1876 and 1945, including advanced forms influenced by Western styles. There are the remains of vessels from the Goryeo Kingdom to the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910). In particular, Goryeo's ve

Nov 12, 2008

Two Become One on Journey of Marriage

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Photographer Lee Eun-joo captures the love and affection of 43 distinguished couples that she considers ``exemplary husbands and wives" in her photo exhibition ``Profiles in Love." This exhibition shows photographs of couples who have stayed married for years, some as long as half a century. With current divorce rates at a staggering 47%, such longstanding couples are somewhat of a rarity in today's Korean society. ``In view of the rising divorce rate among the young generation, I wanted to show the image of couples who are on their beautiful journey as 'a whole one,'" Lee said. The exhibition contrasts the couples' past and the present. Photographs of the newlyweds with their young, hopeful faces are shown alongside their current photos, with their wrinkles and graying hair revealing the inevitable marks of passing years. Lee, who took the photos in the comfort of the couples' homes, presents them in the warmest light. The photos are accompanied by short writings; some couples write letters to each other, while others reflect on their

Nov 11, 2008

Once Stars to Perform in January

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter The low-budget independent film ``Once" was a surprise hit around the world, including Korea, last year, thanks to its romantic storyline and hauntingly beautiful songs. Glen Hansard and Markleta Iglova, the stars of ``Once," will perform as The Swell Season in a concert in Seoul, January. Two concerts are scheduled on Jan. 17 and 18 at the Grand Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Gwanghwamun, downtown Seoul. Hansard and Irglova are expected to perform their signature acoustic songs from the film, such as ``If You Want Me," ``When Your Mind's Made Up," and, of course, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning song ``Falling Slowly." Hansard will also play the guitar, while Irglova will play the piano. The band also includes bassist Joe Doyle, violinist Colm MacConIomaire, guitarist Robert Bochnik and drummer Graham Hopkins. Hansard was the frontman for the Irish rock band The Frames when he was asked to play the role of a struggling street singer in Once by his onetime band mate and director John Carney in 2006. Carney

Nov 11, 2008

Museum in LA Shows Joseons Noble Class

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Los Angeles is one of the big cities where a large number of ethnic Koreans live. To provide a better understanding of Korea's native culture and history to the ethnic Korean community in the city, the National Folk Museum of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center are holding the exhibition, ``Emerging Country in East Asia _ Elegant Life of Noble Class in the Joseon Kingdom.'' The Korean Cultural Center has reopened the Korean Folk Art Museum in L.A. as a cooperative project with the National Folk Museum of Korea by renovating the previous gallery's small permanent exhibition. The museum _ located on the first floor of the Cultural Center _ opened Oct.31 and is divided into five parts to introduce the traditional lifestyle and living spaces of Koreans during the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910). The museum utilizes touch screens, flash videos, animation and LCD screens to give visitors a better understanding and impression of Korean traditional culture at a glance _ an upgrade from the previous exhibition. ``We're proud of reopening the

Nov 11, 2008

English `Choonhyang Musical to Take to Stage

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter When it comes to popular Korean performances overseas, they're usually nonverbal. But ``Choonhyang: True Love,'' presented by Theater Seoul and performed in English throughout the world, appeals to non-Koreans by overcoming the language barrier with a good translation. The English musical will be on stage at the National Theater of Korea Dec. 25-28. The musical has already received rave reviews since it began a world tour in 2005. The musical is based on a centuries-old Korean folk tale. The show revolves around the story of Choon-hyang, a young lady who falls in love with Mong-ryong, a young man. They meet through her maid and his man servant (who also develops feelings for one another). One day, Mong-ryong leaves her with his father and gives a token of his love for her and during his absence, a cruel local governor locks her up because she refuses his marriage proposal. The simple story is told through traditional Korean music and dance and Korean children act in English. Founded in 1995, Theatre Seoul is the nat

Nov 11, 2008

Sculptor Park Ad-jong Exhibits Elegant Steel Installations

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Sculptor Park Ad-jong's works are characterized by such elegant and fluid curves that it is hard to believe she used a tough and strong material like stainless steel. Park is holding a solo exhibit ``Linear Sculpture'' at Gallery Qualia, Namyeong, Yongsan, through Tuesday. Her striking sculptures are a study in contrasts: hard and soft, yin and yang, and East and West. In an interview with The Korea Times, Park said she wanted to convey these contrasting thoughts in her sculptures. ``I use this hard material, but I make it look soft,'' she said. Park, an associate professor at the Ewha Womans University College of Arts and Design, created a new series of works called ``The Zodiac Signs.'' She created images of the Zodiac animals from both Eastern and Western cultures. One of the interesting aspects of the Zodiac series is that when light hits the figures, it creates shadows on the wall. ``The shadows of the animal works are important. The shadows can be interpreted as the past or future,'' Park said. The exhibit also

Nov 9, 2008

MoMAs Humble Masterpieces in Seoul

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter What do a pair of chopsticks, a Swiss Army knife, a yellow Post-it note, M&M's chocolates, pasta noodles and Bic ball-point pens have in common? All of these are everyday objects that despite being imbued with simple, timeless, innovative design, are often overlooked. These ordinary items are shown in a new light at The Museum of Modern Art's (MoMA) ``Humble Masterpieces: Everyday Marvels of Design'' exhibit which is currently in Seoul for the first time. Held at the Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Arts Center, the ``Humble Masterpieces'' exhibit shines the spotlight on 100 items which may be modest in size and price but are considered ``true masterpieces of the art of design.'' Paola Antonelli, senior curator of the MoMA's department of architecture and design, said design is ``one of the highest expressions of human creativity.'' She was in charge of the exhibit when it was first presented in New York in 2004. Antonelli, who was in Seoul for the opening of the exhibit, said the toughest part of the exhibit was choosing w

Nov 9, 2008
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