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Korean artist's iconic video installation unplugged due to safety concern

An iconic video installation by media artist Paik Nam-june (1932-2006) has been turned off due to safety concerns, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) said Thursday. The MMCA said it has unplugged the late visionary artist's video work titled "The More The Better" after a safety check by the Korea Electrical Safety Corporation warned of a fire risk.

Exhibitions | 2018-04-19 11:23

Chun Kwang-young adds color to hanji assemblages

Artist Chun Kwang-young is known for his unique and labor-intensive "Aggregation" series. Like him, many artists from East Asia are inspired by antique books and use time-yellowed paper sheets to create artwork. But what makes him unique is that he’s the only one who creates three-dimensional pieces by putting triangular objects with old paper onto canvas. His latest works on...

Exhibitions | 2018-04-18 15:27

Science, art blend together

Lee Kie-jin, 58, wears many hats: he's a professor of physics at Sogang University, a collector, an illustrator and an artist. He is also a prolific writer who has published 18 books on various topics.

Exhibitions | 2018-04-16 17:03

Yang Hae-gue represents 'dispersion' of new generation

Yang Hae-gue is known as a nomadic artist. She was born in Seoul and is now based in Berlin, but such regional descriptions do not restrict this peripatetic artist. Known for adding new layers of meaning onto ordinary objects, Yang recently took part in the 21st Biennale of Sydney titled "SUPERPOSITION: Art of Equilibrium and Engagement," beginning in March. She presented new...

Exhibitions | 2018-04-15 19:04

Female abstract painter rediscovered

"Occidental art lacks a philosophical base. Therefore, in order to grasp my subjects, woman and the Earth which gives life to it, I take geometric symbols _ straight lines, triangles, squares and circles - universal signs that transcend frontiers and time," artist Rhee Seund-ja (1918-2009) said. Having studied in France, Rhee bridged the chasm of art between East and West, ba...

Exhibitions | 2018-04-10 16:54

Korean furniture on view during Milan Design Week

Contemporary Korean furniture with traditional flair will meet international audiences at an exhibition titled “Contemporary Korean Furniture Exhibition: The simple yet not Shabby, the Splendid yet not Luxury.”The exhibit runs from April 17 to 22 at La Triennale di Milano in Milan, Italy, coinciding with Milan Design Week, one of the world's largest design events.

Exhibitions | 2018-04-09 18:57

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Exhibitions | 2018-04-05 18:03

Everyday object becomes art

In the past, art was strictly limited to painting or sculpture. However, revolutionary artists shook up that idea in the 20th century by bringing in existing objects to the world of art. Marcel Duchamp submitted a urinal under the title of "Fountain" for the Society of Independent Artists exhibit in 1917. Pablo Picasso made a sculpture "Bull's Head" with the seat and handleba...

Exhibitions | 2018-04-04 17:23

Culture ministry steps up to boost art market

The culture ministry has announced a long-term plan to improve working conditions for artists suffering from unstable income.

Exhibitions | 2018-04-02 21:23

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Exhibitions | 2018-03-29 11:06

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