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Hanbok by Lee Rhee-Za

by Peter Corbishley on 20 November, 2007

in Art & Style in November, Event reports and reviews, Exhibition reviews and comment

Hanbok by Lee Rhee-Za: an exhibition in the seminar rooms of the Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore SW7 2EU.
Review by Peter Corbishley
In fact this is 3, or perhaps, at least at the opening event, 3 and a half, exhibitions rolled into one. The first was a display of copies of garments typically worn in [...]

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Hanbok day at the V&A – reader reviews and photos

5 November 2007 Art & Style in November

Because of vacation and some railway engineering work LKL’s usual correspondents were unable to cover yesterday’s V&A Korean culture day. This post is therefore an open invitation to anyone who did manage to go along to please leave your comments or observations below.
The Korean Cultural Centre UK, who supported the event, took some photos, as [...]

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Royal College of Art hanbok show

27 October 2007 Art & Style in November

Further details of the event at the Royal College of Art.
Fashion from the Far East: Hanbok by Lee Rhee-Za
3-8 November 2007
Seminar Rooms 1 & 2
Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU
10am-6pm
‘Hanbok’: Hanbok (South Korea) or Chosŏn-ot (North Korea) is the traditional Korean dress. It is characterized by vibrant colours and simple lines without [...]

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Han style comes to London

24 October 2007 Art & Style in November

It seems that Hanbok events are like buses. You wait for ages, and then three come along at once. The first week in November brings the opportunity to (1) admire, (2) try on and (3) buy your own (genuine antique) hanbok, at (1) the Royal College of Art, (2) the V&A and (3) Linda Wrigglesworth. [...]

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The Han Style campaign

23 October 2007 Art & Style in November
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Realising that the Hallyu may not last for ever, and recognising that the best marketers do not stake the financial health of the company on just one product, the Culture and Tourism ministry earlier this year decided to diversify their product portfolio. Recognising that some of the key differentiating features of Korean culture are designated [...]

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Asia Contemporary

22 October 2007 Art & Style in November

Designed to coincide with Asian Art in London, there’s an intensive five-day course at SOAS, University of London, focusing on Asian Contemporary Art. Well worth exploring if you have the opportunity:
ASIA CONTEMPORARY
5th — 9th November 2007
Course includes:

Lectures and seminars by leading experts and working artists
Visits to galleries and auction houses

Course Objectives:

To give an in-depth knowledge [...]

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Asian Art in London – 10th year

21 October 2007 Art & Style in November

Asian Art in London is an annual event which unites London’s leading Asian art dealers, major auction houses and societies in a series of gallery selling exhibitions, auctions, receptions, lectures and seminars. These are complemented by exhibitions at the leading museums. This is its tenth year and it runs from 1 – 10 November 2007.
There’s [...]

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