The annual blockbuster group show of young Korean artists in London runs 24-27 February at the Bargehouse, bigger than ever: this year there are 60 artists exhibiting: The 4th 4482 Sasapari exhibition represents the largest ever showcase for Korean contemporary artists living and working in London. This year, entitled ‘Rhizosphere: Directions in Motion’, it presents … [Read More]
Month: February 2011 (page 2)
Tripitaka Koreana is a copy, but an improvement on the original
Interesting article on the Tripitaka Koreana – an early example of Korean improvement on foreign intellectual property. http://bit.ly/fjShBC # [Read More]
BoA – K-pop for lovers, says Last.fm
Via Indieful Rok: Very interesting to find BoA second on the list of last.fm’s list of Valentine’s day artists: http://is.gd/cc1ktg – after that undisputed master of romance, Barry White. [Read More]
Concert notes: Tori Ensemble at the KCC
It was encouraging to see the KCC’s first concert of the year very well attended. It was also very nice to have plenty of comfy seats laid out in the multi-purposes hall. The KCC hopes to bring you a wide range of music on a more regular basis than the past, and the Tori ensemble … [Read More]
Ahn Eun-me: dancing for grandmother
Good article on dancer / choreographer Ahn Eun-me in the Joongang Ilbo, featuring her upcoming project “Dancing for Grandmother”. http://bit.ly/hfOqgd. Hope we'll see her in London before too long, but we’ve got Princess Bari in Edinburgh to look forward to this summer. Her Chunhyang – An Impossible Love at London’s Peacock Theatre in 2006 was … [Read More]
From Bra Day to Kiss Day, Korea has it all
Valentine's Day, White Day, Black Day… My favourite is Samgyeopsal day, March 3rd. And Green Day, for soju drinking. The Joongang Ilbo has a useful list. http://bit.ly/gWEWnD #. Many of them involve the 14th of the month. [Read More]
Love, Loss and Laughter in Korean Cinema
Paul Quinn explores how Korean cinema weaves love, loss, and laughter – especially through romantic comedies – using melodrama, gender role shifts, and humour to reflect social change, historical trauma, and national identity, with films often mirroring Korea’s turbulent past alongside evolving views on romance, family, and sexuality. [Read More]
New Year Beats
Bella Frey bangs the drum for some exciting classes. Since the first time I went back to Korea and was treated to a performance of a Samulnori percussion group performance, I have wanted to try to play one or all of the four instruments, particularly the drums. I was blown away by the energy, fun … [Read More]
Dynamic Korea event at the KCC
The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project invite you to a special evening at the KCC on 23 February. Registration is required via their website here. Dynamic Korea In this hour long talk, followed by traditional Korean drinks and refreshments, we present a side of Korea that may well be unfamiliar to you. Alongside the … [Read More]
Yoon Jeong-hee interviewed in NYT
Great interview with POETRY actress Yoon Jeong-hee in the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/06/movies/06poetry.html. “The Quiet Life of a Star Actress” – via @koreanfilmfest. Ms Yoon is “one of Korea’s most treasured, decorated and beloved actresses,” said Ted Kim, a Los Angeles-based executive at one of Korea’s biggest entertainment companies. “Like Michael Jordan she stepped away … [Read More]
New Year events at the KCC
To celebrate the lunar new year, February has a programme of special events at the KCC. Here’s their press release. The Korean Cultural Centre UK invites you to Explore Korea’s Traditional Customs throughout February 2011 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit and to welcome the New Year the Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCC UK) … [Read More]
Iron Chef takes on the Playboy
Congratulations to Iron Chef Judy Joo on her new position as Executive Chef for London’s new Playboy Club when it opens this summer: looking forward to her modern Korean cuisine. http://bit.ly/enriZ2 # [Read More]
The DPRK’s first ever amateur Open golf tournament
London-based Lupine Travel organises DPRK's first amateur Open golf tournament. But there's "no 19th hole" http://bit.ly/gsKRzp #. Also in the Daily Mail. [Read More]
Shin Meekyoung in Haunch of Venison solo show
Shin Meekyoung has been showing her carefully crafted soap sculptures, and other works, around London for a few years now. LKL first came across her work at the Asia House four years ago in the Through the Looking Glass exhibition at Asia House. Last year she was among the eminent participants of the second Korean … [Read More]
Jung-ouk Hong in The Outer Limits at James Freeman Gallery
Hot on the heels of his participation in Future’s Future’s Future exhibition at the KCC, Jung-ouk Hong has a month at James Freeman Gallery in Islington coming up at the end of February: The Outer Limits Andrew Rucklidge – Luke Turner – Jung-Ouk Hong Opening Reception: Wednesday 23 February, 6-8PM Exhibition runs 24 February – … [Read More]
Soom Company and Laboratory Dance Project at the Place
Four recent performances at The Place, near Euston, highlight the variety of talent in Korean contemporary dancers and choreographers. In November 2010, Jeon Mi-sook and the Laboratory Dance Project toured Europe as part of the Kore-A-moves tour – which visited venues in Germany, Estonia, Portugal, Sweden, Spain, The Netherlands and Ireland as well as the … [Read More]