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Fri, September 29, 2023 | 05:29

Painting from Silla-era tomb returns for public viewing after 9 years

Painting from Silla-era tomb returns for public viewing after 9 years

A heavenly horse painting, a national treasure believed to date back to the fifth to sixth century, returned for public display Thursday after nine years.

2023-05-04 14:20

[INTERVIEW] Illustrator reimagines tarot deck with Korean-style twist

INTERVIEWIllustrator reimagines tarot deck with Korean-style twist

For centuries, tarot, a set of cards that are believed to have their origin in Central Europe from the Late Middle Ages, has enchanted curious minds from all walks of life - whether they are seeking to have their fortune read, trying to reflect on their life decisions or simply looking for a fun party trick for the night.

Park Han-sol | 2023-05-03 15:51

Swiss artist Heidi Bucher's 'skinning' of patriarchal spaces speaks of metamorphosis, liberation

Swiss artist Heidi Bucher's 'skinning' of patriarchal spaces speaks of metamorphosis, liberation

A room is suspended in midair, furnished with period doors, windows, wooden panels and a radiator in one corner. While perfectly enterable, it's not a solidly rendered space; rather, it's a spectral cast of the architecture - or, as Swiss artist Heidi Bucher (1926-93) put it, the “skin” of it.

Park Han-sol | 2023-05-01 11:17

French-language musical 'Napoleon' to begin Seoul tour next week

French-language musical 'Napoleon' to begin Seoul tour next week

A French-language musical about the dramatic life of Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most recognized and controversial figures in French history, will begin its Seoul tour next week, its production agency XCI said Friday.

2023-04-28 10:50

Alexander Calder's mobiles form dialogue with Lee U-fan's stones at Kukje Gallery

Alexander Calder's mobiles form dialogue with Lee U-fan's stones at Kukje Gallery

Whether they are two artfully placed boulders seemingly leaning in for a kiss or light-as-air metal mobiles swaying gently in the wind, sculptures, in their own distinctive ways, remain in dialogue with - and even transform - the space they inhabit.

Park Han-sol | 2023-04-26 09:08

Drama 'Dream High' to be adapted for musical

Drama 'Dream High' to be adapted for musical

The musical version of the popular 2011 KBS drama “Dream High” will hit the stage next month.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-04-25 15:20

[REVIEW] Musical 'Death Note' delights eyes and ears

REVIEWMusical 'Death Note' delights eyes and ears

Combined with LED technology, a musical can transform itself into a 3D movie or another visual display. The musical, “Death Note,” has proven this by installing giant LED panels on the ceiling, floor and in the background of the stage, turning it into a high school, a police station or even a tennis court. By transcending the limitations of space, “Death Note” provides a full...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-04-24 16:53

Edward Hopper's first-ever retrospective in Korea untangles 20th-century realist icon

Edward Hopper's first-ever retrospective in Korea untangles 20th-century realist icon

Edward Hopper (1882-1967) is a painter whose art is as enigmatic as it is iconic. His most celebrated masterpiece, “Nighthawks,” captures the essence of urban loneliness through a hauntingly mysterious snapshot of a brightly-lit all-night diner in an otherwise deserted streetscape.

Park Han-sol | 2023-04-22 09:47

Korean philosophy meets Greek elements in artist's works

Korean philosophy meets Greek elements in artist's works

Greek Angeliki Angelidis's works are full of colorful flowers and symbolic representations of both Korea and Greece. Her fascination with Korean cultures has led Angelidis to incorporate Korean history and philosophy into her artwork, creating a fusion of the two cultures reflected in her vibrant and vivid paintings.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-04-20 08:41

Korean movies' box-office slump continues in March

Korean movies' box-office slump continues in March

Korean movies continued to grapple with weak ticket sales and audience numbers in local theaters in March due to a lack of hit films, industry data showed Tuesday.

2023-04-18 14:39

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