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CLUBS Club Garden Apgujeong-dong The Garden is an electronica hotspot, with the big draw being its line-up of guest DJs such as Laurent Garnier, Mondo Grosso, Afrika Bambatta and Goldie. Near Galleria Department Store on the so-called Rodeo Street in southern Seoul. Call (02) 518-5115 or clubgarden.co.kr. Club Evans Hongdae or Hongik University Area This place, located near Hongik University, is great for intimate live performances. The line-up of performers is generally top-notch and the acoustics are good. Located near exit 1 on Sangsu Station on subway line 6 or exit 6 on Hongdae Station on subway line 2. Call (02) 337-8361 or www.clubevans.com. Club Caliente Itaewon The patrons are so diverse, DJ Josh sometimes has a hard job appealing to everyone. But he keeps the dance floor going, playing a variety of standbys and new Latin music. The song selection is what keeps people coming back. Located near exit 4 of Itaewon Station subway line 6. Call (011) 9094 8484 Club M2 Hongdae M2 features top DJs from home and abroad. The dance floo

Jul 26, 2007

Ballet Promotes Ties With Kazakhstan

By April Choi The Korea Ballet Foundation held a gala concert on Wednesday under the theme of ``Korea-Kazakhstan, Night of Friendship.'' The performance was held at the Seoul Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom. Young Kazakh and Korean dancers performed pieces from famous ballets such as Giselle, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, the Nutcracker and more. ``This will be an opportunity for the exceptional dancers who are gathered here to perform, to better understand each other and promote cultural exchange,'' Director general Park Jae-keun said.

Jul 25, 2007

Sutra Paintings Reveal Splendor of Asian Arts

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter The National Museum of Korea is holding a special exhibition, titled ``Sutra Painting: In Search of Buddhahood'' at the Special Exhibition Gallery until Sept. 16. Sutra paintings are referred to as the Buddhist scriptures, as depicted in its various handwritings and paintings. Just as Buddhist paintings, with their delicate and elaborate illustrations, are highly respected, Goryeo's works are too revered. The museum's exhibition is the first of its kind in Korea, featuring over a hundred sutra paintings. The works are considered to be national treasures. The paintings have attracted public interest as they reveal the aesthetics of the Goryeo Kingdom (918~1392). The show is made available, under limited viewing, to the public and scholars to ensure preservation. The exhibition provides a rare opportunity to witness the collection of the sutra paintings from the National Museum, private museums, galleries, and even from private collections. The exhibition features more than 40 objects, each produced during the Goryeo period

Jul 25, 2007

Circus in All Its Glory and Pathos

By Seo Dong-shin Staff Reporter The circus is all about fun and marvel for children. However, for adults, the display of clowns and performers can bring about feelings of pity or sadness. They see the hard work, danger, and fatigue beyond the glamour, smothering the whiff of nostalgia from their childhood memories. In Korea, the western-style circus was introduced in the early 20th century. Its popularity died down soon after the swell of success it generated during the 1960s, giving way to other forms of entertainment. In Europe, however, the circus has a deep-rooted tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages, and there are still scores of troupes touring the continent. ``Le Cirque en Majeste,'' a photography exhibition that opens Thursday at the Daelim Contemporary Art Museum in Seoul, covers certain aspects of the circus in varying degrees, throughout the course of its history. Roughly 90 pieces, taken by 17 art photographers from around the world, provide glimpses into its evolution, invoking nostalgia, glory and decline surrounding the majestic trade. They also reve

Jul 25, 2007

Two Unique Performances for Summer

By Seo Dong-shin Staff Reporter This summer, two ambitious ballet-based productions are set to hit the stage. Both performances are sure to arouse the interests of even those who are not completely attune to classical music. Carl Orff's masterpiece, ``Carmina Burana,'' is making a comeback 12 years after its last performance here in Seoul. The German composer created the piece during the 1930s. The well-rounded production was inspired by a medieval manuscript collection and includes various dance and stage settings, strung together by a delightful musical score. Unlike the original, today's modernized version of ``Carmina Burana'' is staged as a cantata piece in a concert hall. On Aug 3-4 at the Aram Nuri Arts Complex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, however, it will dazzle audiences in full-fledged glory, as roughly 230 people from the Korea National Ballet, the National Chorus of Korea, Goyang City Choir and Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra are geared to participate in the staging. Until now, opera and ballet fans had to content themselves with snippets from the famous p

Jul 24, 2007

Shimmering Story Behind Beads

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Beads are one of the most popular items for adorning dresses and accessories. Yet, few people might be aware that beads have survived human history not only as accessories but also as living necessity. Varying in size from a millimeter to over a centimeter or sometimes several centimeters in diameter, the small and decorative objects are made of glass, plastic, and stone. Beads can also be made from bone, horn, ivory, metal, shell, pearl, coral, gemstones, polymer clay, metal clay, resin, synthetic minerals, wood, ceramic, fiber, paper, and seeds. The World Jewelry Museum is now displaying a total of 150 pieces of bead-decorated items, including accessories, costumes, paintings and sculptures. Titled ``Beads Make the World Go Round,'' the exhibit displays the hidden meanings of the beads in terms of aesthetic, historical relevance and religious perspective. ``The exhibition is the first of its kind to be held in Asia,'' Elaine Kim, curator of the museum, said. The exhibition is expected to help visitors discover a new kind

Jul 23, 2007

Mime Master Revisits Korea

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Celebrated around the world for ingeniously combining the aesthetics of East and West, master of mime Frederic Herrera brings to Korea two fascinating nonverbal art performances in two cities, Jeonju (July 26-28) and Chuncheon (Aug. 1-2). Mime is known as the ``art of silence,'' and expresses panoramic human emotions and experiences using minimal props, usually not more than facial muscles and body gestures. The Costa Rican-born artist trained at the famed International School of Mimodrame of Paris, Marcel Marceau, under the ``father of mime'' himself with a French Government scholarship. After graduating in 1989, Herrera traveled extensively around the globe to learn other traditional dance moves while also conducting workshops and performances. In the early 1990s he studied at the Peking Opera School. The mime artist has performed and taught in France, Portugal, Russia, the United States, India, China, Hong Kong and Japan. He has been to Korea numerous times. Magic of Silence At Art Hall Opera in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, Her

Jul 20, 2007

Pablo Luzardo Gives Taste of Mexican Art

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Pablo Luzardo, one of Mexico's young contemporary artists, is giving Koreans a chance to see what Mexican art is all about with his exhibition ``The Privilege of Color'' at Gallery PICI in Cheongdam-dong, southern Seoul. The exhibit features 12 of Luzardo's bold works, depicting various images such as maguey plants, vineyards, fish and mermaids. In an interview with The Korea Times during the exhibition opening on Wednesday, Luzardo said his paintings deals with eclectic themes such as nature and animals. He said he is also inspired by the landscapes in Oaxaca, a city in southern Mexico where he currently lives. ``I also love animals. I use animals as a way to communicate my thoughts. I use them to express my thoughts in my paintings. It's a way of communicating. They are the characters that express my thoughts,'' he said. This is the 37-year-old artist's first time to hold an exhibition in Asia, although he has held exhibitions in the United States, Spain and France. The Mexican Embassy had organized the ``The Privilege

Jul 20, 2007

Clubs, Exhibitions & For Kids

Clubs Club Garden Apgujeong-dong The Garden is an electronica hotspot, with the big draw being its line-up of guest DJs such as Laurent Garnier, Mondo Grosso, Afrika Bambatta and Goldie. Near Galleria Department Store on the so-called Rodeo Street in southern Seoul. Call (02) 518-5115 or clubgarden.co.kr. Club Evans Hongdae or Hongik University Area This place, located near Hongik University, is great for intimate live performances. The line-up of performers is generally top-notch and the acoustics are good. Located near exit 1 on Sangsu Station on subway line 6 or exit 6 on Hongdae Station on subway line 2. Call (02) 337-8361 or www.clubevans.com. Club Caliente Itaewon The patrons are so diverse, DJ Josh sometimes has a hard job appealing to everyone. But he keeps the dance floor going, playing a variety of standbys and new Latin music. The song selection is what keeps people coming back. Located near exit 4 of Itaewon Station subway line 6. Call (011) 9094 8484 Club M2 Hongdae M2 features top DJs from home and abroad. The dance floor

Jul 19, 2007

Concerts, Museums & Performances

CLASSICAL CONCERTS 2007 Asia Philharmonic Orchestra Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall) Aug. 4 Comprised of Asia's finest young musicians, this impressive orchestra will perform under the guidance of conductor Chung Myung-whun. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 80,000 won. Visit www.cmikorea.co.kr or call (02) 547-5694. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal station on subway line 3. Turkey Antalya State Symphony Orchestra Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex (Aram Music Hall) Aug. 13 Made up of three different orchestras from the Mediterranean, the Turkey Antalya State Symphony Orchestra will be led by maestro Lee Joung-wuk and accompanied by the Clarion Quartet (comprising four Korean clarinetists). Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.artgy.or.kr or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3. Summer Trip with Two Pianos Seoul Arts Center (Recital Hall) Aug. 12 Pianist Ju Young-mok and Russian pianist Dmitry Kosmachev will perform works by Paganini, Piazzolla, Bennet, Tchaikovsky, and more f

Jul 19, 2007
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