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Tue, June 19, 2018 | 06:06

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Contemporary art evolves with technology

Artists are among the most curious people in the world and they are also keen to adopt new technologies for their artwork. A new exhibition at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), Seoul sheds light on a group of artists little-known to Korea - E.A.T. (Experiments in Art and Technology) - who pioneered the use of technology in art in the 1960s in New York.

Exhibitions | 2018-06-07 17:59

Florentine artist opens exhibition at fnartSpace

Artist Uliviero Ulivieri, who loves his hometown Florence, has an exhibition at fnartSpace in Seoul from June 5 to July 5. The 85-year-old will tell fun stories about the beautiful city through his imagination.

Exhibitions | 2018-06-06 14:28

Joris Laarman experiments in furniture of future

A bench made of curvy metal wires coiling like a dragon is Dutch artist Joris Laarman's creation "Dragon Bench," built using his 3D metal printer, which can produce curved lines with metal in midair. Laarman's technology-driven furniture, which bridges state-of-the-art technology with everyday life, is on display at Kukje Gallery in central Seoul for his second solo exhibitio...

Exhibitions | 2018-06-05 18:57

CNBLUE member holds photo exhibition for Myanmarese children

Lee Jung-shin, bassist of the rock band CNBLUE, cites photography as his outlet for coping with stress. Lee's work at his first photo exhibition “We blew away dandelion puffs” feels authentic, and his enthusiasm for it seems genuine, perhaps due to the subject of his photographs: children.

Exhibitions | 2018-06-03 16:58

Kim Whan-ki's rare red-dot painting likely to break price record

The artwork of late artist Kim Whan-ki once again challenges his sales record, with a rare red-dotted abstract painting to be auctioned in Hong Kong later this week. Seoul Auction announced that four of Kim's works will be auctioned at the auction house's 25th Hong Kong sale on Sunday, and the 1972 painting “3-II-72 #220” starts with a minimum bid of 8 billion won ($7.4 milli...

Exhibitions | 2018-05-21 16:34

Korea's turbulent modern history at a glance

At Deoksugung Palace, one of the five royal palaces of Seoul, there is a series of Western-style buildings alongside traditional Korean buildings, creating an atmosphere unique to the palace.

Exhibitions | 2018-05-20 20:15

Oxen, flowers spark inspiration for art

Artists find inspiration in everyday objects people often neglect. Veteran artist Hwang Young-sung holds a solo exhibition titled “Silence of the Oxen” at Hyundai Hwarang in central Seoul. The exhibit encompasses the artist's oeuvre from the 1970s, centering on his abstract experiments with the ox, a familiar animal to Koreans.

Exhibitions | 2018-05-15 17:03

Exhibition redefines identity of Asia

Korea belongs to Asia, the largest and most populous continent in the world. However, few think about what exactly Asia is about.The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) Seoul offers a rare opportunity to think about the continent. Titled "How Little You Know About Me," the exhibit features works of 15 artists from eight countries in Asia.

Exhibitions | 2018-05-13 21:34

'Fashion doomed to fade, but art is forever'

American artist Alex Katz is known for his distinctive style of portraits featuring sophisticated yet daring women of all ages. The Lotte Museum of Art (LMOA) in southern Seoul presents the first solo exhibition of the 90-year-old artist, who stylizes American culture and society such as fashion, beauty and landscape, in Korea. Titled “Alex Katz: Models & Dancers,” the exhibi...

Exhibitions | 2018-04-27 18:23

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

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