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Tue, September 26, 2017 | 16:24

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Simple objects by Craig-Martin spark imagination

Colorful lines and faces make up a fragment of ordinary objects. They are just lines and faces, but the viewers immediately relate the image to objects they know. Irish-British artist Michael Craig-Martin, known for his conceptual works, said he never draws anything not immediately recognizable. The artist's major works are on display at his solo exhibition "All in All" at Se...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-24 18:09

Art as mirror of society at Korea Artist Prize 2017

The Korea Artist Prize 2017 revealed the works of its four candidates, which reflect ongoing issues in Korean society as well as provoking personal sentiments. Co-hosted by the National Museum of Korea (MMCA) and the SBS Culture Foundation, the award aims to identify and support talented artists who represent the vast potential of Korean contemporary art. The four candidates ...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-20 19:38

Dresden state treasure galore at national museum

Germany is a country known for its practicality, but some rulers appreciated the beauty of art and collected some of the world's most glamorous treasures. An exhibition at the National Museum of Korea introduces some of the highlights from the Dresden State Art Collection. Titled "The Dream of a King," the exhibit centers around Augustus II (1670-1733), who was the Elector of...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-19 15:36

KIAF 2017 to attract international attention

The Korea International Art Fair (KIAF), the largest art fair in Korea, has scrapped its guest-country of honor to boost diversity among participants. "Sales is an important aspect of an art fair, but what is more important for KIAF is to be established as an international event," Lee Hwa-ik, president of the Galleries Association of Korea, said. "We have prepared special exhibitions and invited the world's top collectors to improve the quality of KIAF." A total of 167 galleries from 13 countries take part in the five-day event, including a VIP preview Sept. 20. In addition to major Korean g...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-15 17:38

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Exhibitions | 2017-09-14 16:58

Lee Seung-hee takes ceramics to new level

Artist Lee Seung-hee works with ceramics, but his works are not in the form of ordinary vessels. Lee's works captures the shape and pattern of traditional Korean porcelain from mainly Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), but they are in the form of low-relief porcelain on a flat surface instead of 3D vases or bowls. Two solo exhibitions of the ceramic artist are held at the Park Ryu S...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-06 17:25

Public museums to pay artists for work

Korean artists can now request proper monetary compensation for their creative activity. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Monday it will test-operate the artist fee system at six national and public museums, starting this month. The ministry will revise the system during the test operation and plans to expand the system to all national and public museums next year.

Exhibitions | 2017-09-04 17:18

World of Moomintrolls introduced to Korea

White, soft and round Moomin characters from Finland have been gaining popularity in Korea in recent years. Though most people only know the characters from merchandising, the hippo-like character comes from whimsical Moominvalley, created by Finnish author, illustrator and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001). An exhibition featuring original works of Jansson is being held at the...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-03 18:38

For the first time in Korea, works of Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher are being exhibited at the Sejong Museum of Art until Oct. 15. / Courtesy of Sejong Museum of Art Traditional ‘Lotus, A Flower Comes Out Once More'Jeongdong TheaterUntil Oct. 29 Jeongdong Theater will present the dance drama "Lotus, A Flower Comes Out Once More," which features d...

Exhibitions | 2017-08-31 13:58

Modern sculptor Kwon Jin-kyu rediscovered

Sculptor Kwon Jin-kyu (1922-1973) is the pioneer of modern sculpture in Korea and known for his elegant works. An exhibition in Seoul sheds light on the late artist who explored the materiality of plaster, rock and bronze and demonstrated the zenith of sculptural elegance. Titled "Kwon Jin Kyu: the Essence," the exhibit is co-organized by the Kwon Jin Kyu Commemoration Founda...

Exhibitions | 2017-08-29 17:05

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