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Viola Explores Life, Death in Transfigurations

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Transfiguration is a word that has religious connotations. In Christianity, transfiguration is the event when Jesus Christ appeared before three apostles in ``glorified'' form. Leading American video artist Bill Viola goes beyond the traditional Christian concept with ``Transfigurations,'' a series of exciting new video works currently shown at the Kukje Gallery New Space in Seohyeon-dong, Jongno, Seoul. ``Transfiguration is a word that means transformation, a change in form. In ancient Greek, the word was metamorphosis. The idea of metamorphosis is really an essential part of human beings. Every seven years, all the cells of your body are changed. They're all new. We are literally not the same person from year to year,'' Viola told reporters last week. He and his wife Kira Perov were in Seoul for the opening of his second solo exhibition at Kukje Gallery since 2003. The new works are an extension of

Jul 4, 2008

Clubs, Traditional & Art Exhibitions

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 This might be the answer to your nightlife. It offers an intimate partying environment with groovy electronic music by star DJs. You can reserve tables and the ones on the second floor provide an open view of the dance floor. Or mingling with the hot bartenders at the open bar might be a fine alternative. Located in Cheongdam-dong across the street from Prima Hotel, near the entrance of Yeongdong-daegyo. Call (02) 548-7115 or visit www.clubanswer.co.kr. Club Evans Hongdae or Hongik University Area This club, located near Hongik University, is great for intimate live performances. The line-up of performers is generally top-notch a

Jul 3, 2008

Concerts, Museums & Theater

Classical Concerts Yuhki Kuramoto's Memory of Love Seoul Arts Center Sept. 7 Japanese new age pianist Yuhki Kuramoto is visiting Seoul. Not only will he offer his famous works like ``Romance'' and ``Lake Louise,'' but also recent melodies from his 20th anniversary album ``Piano Nostalgie.'' Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.clubbalcony.com or call (02) 751-9606. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3. The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra Seoul Arts Center July 16 One of the best-known orchestras in the world, the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra is performing for fans. Popular Japanese guitarist Kaori Muraji will also join the orchestra and offer her classical tunes. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.vincero.co.kr or call (02) 599-5743. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3. Amazing Voice 2008 Seoul Arts Center Aug. 20 The world's best-known vocal groups are joining together in Seoul to offer their ``amazing'' melodies. Real Group from Sweden, M-PACT from the U.S., the Id

Jul 3, 2008

Dance Festival to Present Star Dancers

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Korean dancers from renowned ballet troupes around the world are coming to town to show off their talents to local fans. The Korea World Dance Stars Festival 2008 will be held July 24-27, with unique performances presented by prominent dancers. The festival first started in 2001 to help Korean dancers expand their talents to other international troupes and also exchange cultural and artistic perspectives. Ever since its launch, various repertoires have been staged, including classic, contemporary ballet and modern dance. This year, fans will meet Korean dancers who have never performed on the local dance scene. Dancers from the Dutch National Ballet, Royal Swedish Ballet, Russia's Boris Eifman Ballet, Canada's Suddenly Dance Theater, the U.S.' Koresh Dance Company and Belgium's Les Ballets C. de la B will perform with their original partners to introduce their own distinctive style of dance. Among the star-studded cast, the event organizers hinted that Ye Hyo-seoung, from the Les Ballets C. de la B, has prepared a unique performance. The Be

Jul 2, 2008

Beat the Heat With Horror

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter The weather is getting sultry and people are seeking something to beat the heat. Why not chill out this summer in a traditional way? Korean summers used to begin with horror films or dramas on television, but the trend has been on the wane recently except at movie theaters. Chasing off the heat with horror is now reviving on stage, with fans eager to see terror and suspense. Here are some plays and musicals that might beat the heat. Rosemary There is no better time to watch a horror play than late at night. ``Rosemary'' begins at 10 p.m. The play is a psychological thriller and romantic melodrama based on a murder incident. The story revolves around a couple, Jun-ha, a detective, and Mary. During Jun-ha's business trip, Mary is found dead at home. Jun-ha chases the criminal to take revenge. The play looks into the consciousness of each character. This is the last of the trilogy series following ``Happy Together'' and ``Love Story.'' The play will run at Miracle Theater through Aug. 31. Tickets cost 15,000 to 20,00

Jul 1, 2008

Two Artists Look at Seoul’s Quirks

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Korea can be a confusing, fascinating and even somewhat infuriating place for foreigners. At first glance, Korea, especially Seoul may seem like any other bustling metropolis, with efficient subways, posh department stores and crowded streets. Soon, however, the little quirks of the city emerge: the often, nonsensical ``Konglish'' or Korean-English names of stores; rampaging motorbikes as much on the sidewalks as streets; and mushrooming street food stalls that emerge at night. Artists Ron Saunders from the United States and Dirk van Lieshout, also known as Dirk Studio, from the Netherlands collaborated on a project-exhibition called ``Mobile Food." The exhibition, which opens Tuesday at Gallery Door, Hongdae, show how the two artists ``combined their shared knowledge of Seoul, one fresh and one informed, to observe the signature of city." The Korea Times sat down for an interview with the two artists a few days ago, while they were preparing for the exhibition. ``This collaboration came from our ideas about Korea, lookin

Jun 29, 2008

Donghak Movement Through Music Drama

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter About 200 university students, graduates and professors of Chonbuk National University will put on a new ``music drama'' titled ``Mung Bean Flowers Will Soon Bloom'' at the National Theater of Korea July 2. It is the first attempt for a regional university to take a large-scale show to the National Theater in Seoul. The music drama is a new format combining three genres ― opera, changgeuk (Korean traditional opera) and dance drama ― consisting of 12 acts for one hour and 40 minutes. ``Major stars will give operatic performances, and changgeuk and dance moves will be well mixed with Western musical tunes,'' Jung Heoi-chun, art director and professor of the department of Korean traditional music at the university's art college, told reporters in a press conference. The drama is a fusion of Western and Korean traditions, adopting traditional folk songs, pansori (traditional narrative songs) and traditional and contemporary choreography on the top of Western orchestration, Jung said. The work was first created last year to celebrate t

Jun 27, 2008

Clubs, Traditional Activities & Art Exhibitions

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 This might be the answer to your nightlife. It offers an intimate partying environment with groovy electronic music by star DJs. You can reserve tables and the ones on the second floor provide an open view of the dance floor. Or mingling with the hot bartenders at the open bar might be a fine alternative. Located in Cheongdam-dong across the street from Prima Hotel, near the entrance of Yeongdong-daegyo. Call (02) 548-7115 or visit www.clubanswer.co.kr. Club Evans Hongdae or Hongik University Area This club, located near Hongik University, is great for intimate live performances. The line-up of performers is generally top-notch a

Jun 26, 2008

Concerts, Museums & Performances

Classical Music Prime Philharmonic Orchestra Seoul Arts Center July 20 Korea's Prime Philharmonic Orchestra will wow fans with some of Russia's finest classical music in this concert. Enjoy the melodies of N. Rimskii-Korsakov and A. Khachaturian, two renowned Russian composers. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (031) 392-6422. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3. Vladimir Ashkenazy & EUYO Seoul Arts Center Aug. 27 Russian maestro Vladimir Ashkenazy is visiting Korea with the European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO) to offer grand classical melodies to Korean fans. Pianist Lim Dong-hyek will also join the performance. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit www.credia.co.kr or call (02) 751-9606. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3. First NOVUS Project Sejong Center for the Performing Arts July 25 The first-ever Koreans to receive an award at the Osaka International Chamber Competition and Festa, the NOVUS Quartet will perform for Korean fans.

Jun 26, 2008

DAmour Exhibit Held at N Gallery

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter The works of French and Korean artists are shown together in the ``D'Amour'' (Love) exhibit at the N Gallery, Seohyeon, Bundang in Gyeonggi Province. Love for France might as well be the theme for the exhibit, which hopes to introduce French contemporary art to Korea. Pino Cho, senior manager at N Gallery, said the idea to come up with an exhibit of French and Korean artists came from the artist Jun Myung-ja, who studied in Paris for several years. Jun met many French artists, and helped the gallery invite some of her artist-friends to participate in the ``D'Amour'' exhibit. The fourteen artists participating in the exhibit are from France and Korea, except for two artists from Israel, but all the artists have studied or are currently based in France. Visitors can find the delicately detailed paintings of Jun, impressionist works of Paul Alexis, pointillism paintings of Dragutin Dedic, landscapes of Michel Jouenne and Park Yong-in, and sculptures of Iris Vargas at the spacious gallery. It is interesting to see how the artist

Jun 25, 2008
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