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Museums

Queen World Tour Exhibition: Bohemian Rhapsody
Ara Art Center
Until Oct. 6

Dedicated to one of the world's music legends, this exhibition features the rock band Queen. Formed in 1970, the group went on to release such classics as "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You." Although only two original members remain, the group is still active today, and has released over 30 albums. Their story was made into a 2018 film which saw great popularity at the box office. The exhibition, covering four floors of the center, features both their work and personal stories.
Tickets cost 16,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

New Acquisitions 2017-2018
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
Until Sept. 1

Throughout 2017 and 2018, the MMCA gathered a large collection of works and will be displaying them at this large exhibition. There will be both Korean and international artists, including Hans Haacke, Lee Ugno and Lee Jung-seob. There will be a total of 70 artists featured. The works will take many forms such as paintings, photography and media art. Alongside the works themselves, the process behind creating, acquiring and displaying these pieces will also be revealed.
Admission is free. Visit mmca.go.kr for more information.

Bricolage
B-tree Gallery
Until Aug. 10

Inspired by the French word "bricoler," meaning to make new things from a diverse range of available materials, the "Bricolage" will feature works by furniture designer Kim Eun-hak and photographer Won Beom-sik, whose works bring together different items to make new objects. Kim is a furniture designer and will feature his "Incomplete" series, a range of creative designer furniture created by combining blocks of wood. Won will display his "Archisculpture" series, which is a set of photo collages of using snaps of architecture from all over the world.
Admission is free. Visit ko.b-treegallery.com for more information.

Art Exhibitions

Hello My Name is Paul Smith
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Until Aug. 25

Paul Smith is a British designer who has gained worldwide attention for his work in men's fashion. Basing his creations on the theme "classic with a twist," his brand brings together both casual and semi-formal styles. He has also branched out into other design realms such as homeware. Smith has collaborated with brands such as New Balance, Porsche and Cappellini. He was even made a Royal Designer for Industry in England and knighted in 2000 by Queen Elizabeth II herself. This exhibition will feature many of his works, allowing visitors to get a glimpse into his creative intellect.
Tickets cost 9,000 won to 16,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Jaime Hayon's exhibition will be at Daelim Museum until Nov. 17. /Courtesy of Groninger Museum

Jaime Hayon ― Serious Fun
Daelim Museum
Until Nov. 17

Born in Madrid, Jaime Hayon is an artist and designer whose vibrant artistic vision has led him to work with some of the world's top brands including Swarovski and Baccarat. He strives to bring together design, renaissance, art and contemporary culture to his work. Hayon is based in Valencia, but also has studios in Barcelona and Treviso. He has won several Elle Decoration International Design Awards and has been recognized by Time magazine as one of the most influential visionaries today. This exhibition will feature his works, ranging from furniture to decorative pieces.
Tickets cost 10,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

This exhibition will be at the Woojung Art Center until Aug. 25. /Courtesy of Mast Entertainment

Meet Vincent Van Gogh
Woojung Art Center
Until Aug. 25

Created by the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, this exhibition introduces audiences to the world of Vincent van Gogh, one of the world's most remembered and celebrated painters today. Van Gogh has created historic pieces such as "The Starry Night" and "Sunflowers." The exhibition will be divided into sections such as Wheatfield and "Yellow House" in which visitors will be able to not only view van Gogh's paintings, but also find themselves immersed in life-sized replicas of his town. This exhibition received the 2017 Themed Entertainment Association Award (THEA) for its excellence.
Tickets cost 16,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

National Geographic Photo Exhibition: Nature's Odyssey
Seoul Arts Center
Until Sept. 27

"Nature's Odyssey" is National Geographic's traveling exhibition and features some of the world's most stunning photography. The collection shows how the world's landscape has changed throughout time to be what it is today. It also depicts the deep relationship between nature and humanity, and how the two have coexisted with one another. The exhibition will be divided into five sections: Pale Blue Dot, Great Steps, Open Eyes, Heart to Heart and One Strange Rock, and will show visitors the importance of taking care of our planet.
Tickets cost 15,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

This exhibition will be held until Sept. 1. /Courtesy of D Museum

I Draw
D Museum
Until Sept. 1

The D Museum is hosting an exhibition to focus on the art of drawing. The works of 16 artists will be featured totaling 350 pieces on display. Different from other exhibitions that focus on digital art and the development of art through technological advances, "I Draw" highlights hand-drawing culture. Some of the artists whose works will be featured are Pierre Le-tan, Hajime Sorayama and Oamul Lu. The exhibition will focus on scenography, scent and sound to convey emotions in visitors.
Tickets cost 3,000 won to 12,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Disney's The Magic of Animation
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Until Aug. 18

Taking visitors behind the scenes of the magical world of Walt Disney, the DDP will host a special exhibition featuring the many works of Disney Animation Studios. The exhibition will be divided into five main parts that will display technological development throughout animation history, the process behind illustrating characters, classic Disney stories including Pinocchio, Bambi and more. There will be over 500 original works on display for visitors who will be able to see every step of the creative process.
Tickets cost 11,000 won to 15,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Artist's Atelier: Katie Scott
D Museum
Until Sept. 1

Katie Scott is a freelance British illustrator who graduated from the University of Brighton. She draws inspiration from nature, and her works include many botanical representations. She works both as a freelance artist as well as for commercial branding. She has worked with many brands such as Soho House, Nike, H&M and Converse, and is known for her fusion of the real and imaginary. She has also illustrated several books including "Animalium" and "Botanicum." Her works will be on display until September at the D Museum.
Tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

James Jean: Eternal Journey
Lotte Museum of Art
Until Sept. 1

James Jean is a Taiwanese-born, American-raised visual artist who attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He was an artist for DC Comics and has worked for Time Magazine, The New York Times and Prada among other world-famous brands. He has published many books and continues to work on illustrations and paintings. He has also given lectures at various art institutions including the Atlanta Art Forum and the Art Center College of Design at Pasadena. Jean has won many prestigious art awards such as the Bronze Lion at the Cannes Lions Festival and the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal in New York. His works will be on display at the Lotte Museum of Art until this fall.
Tickets cost 15,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

The Muse
The Seouliteum
Until Feb. 16

This large-scale exhibition will bring together the works of several of the most prominent artists from the 19th to 21st centuries. Seurat, Mondrian, Gaudi, Matisse, Degas, Millet, Gogh, and Mucha will be the featured artists. Their genres range from post-impressionist paintings to theatrical posters. Several of them have become legendary figures of art history, influencing generations of art students and curators to this day. Due to its comprehensive timeline and range of styles, this exhibition will be appropriate for art lovers of all backgrounds.
Tickets cost 15,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Kids

Children's Museum
National Museum of Korea
Throughout 2019

The Children's Museum, located in the National Museum of Korea, is an activity-oriented museum where children can appreciate history. The museum exhibits reproductions of artifacts on display in the permanent exhibition hall so as to enable children to gain a deeper understanding of their cultural heritage. Through the exhibition, children can learn about the ways of life and wisdom of people in ancient times through various experiential exhibits. The museum also provides educational programs that allow children to observe and touch cultural artifacts by themselves and develop their interest in history and culture. The educational programs are only provided in Korean. Tickets are free. For more information, visit ntok.go.kr or call (02) 2777-6090.

Sports
Korean Baseball League

Saturday, Aug. 10

Lotte Giants vs. NC Dinos
Changwon NC Park

Kia Tigers vs. Samsung Lions
Daegu Samsung Lions Park

Doosan Bears vs. Kiwoom Heroes
Gocheok Sky Dome

SK Wyverns vs. LG Twins
Jamsil Baseball Stadium

Hanwha Eagles vs. KT Wiz
Suwon Baseball Stadium

Sunday, Aug. 11

Lotte Giants vs. NC Dinos
Changwon NC Park

Kia Tigers vs. Samsung Lions
Daegu Samsung Lions Park

Doosan Bears vs. Kiwoom Heroes
Gocheok Sky Dome

SK Wyverns vs. LG Twins
Jamsil Baseball Stadium

Hanwha Eagles vs. KT Wiz
Suwon Baseball Stadium

Horseracing

Let's Run Park Seoul

Let's Run Park Seoul holds races from 10:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. It is located near exit 3 of Seoul Racecourse Park Station on Line 4. For more information, visit kra.co.kr or call (02) 509-1114.