Notice of a lunchtime recital in the City in early August: Dhayoung Yoon Wed Aug 7th 2013, 1:10–2:00 pm St. Sepulchre, the Musicians Church, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2DG Programme: Chopin:- Ballade No. 4 in F minor Op.52 Scarlatti:- Sonata K.318 Beethoven:- Sonata Op.57 ‘Appasssionata’ Artist info: Dhayoung Yoon was born in 1989 in South … [Read More]
Month: July 2013
Min-jin Kym gets her Strad back
Nearly three years after it was stolen, and a few months after a false alarm in which people thought it had turned up in the possession of a Bulgarian gypsy, Korean violinist Min-jin Kym is reunited with her Stradivarius. Great news. Links: Missing Stradivarius found, BBC, 30 July 2013 Famed Stradivarius violin owned by Min-Jin … [Read More]
Book review: Martin Limón — The Joy Brigade
Martin Limón’s eighth novel in the Ernie Bascom and George Sueño series covers new ground in many respects. It is the first novel in which we see Sueño on his own, not accompanied by his buddy Bascom. And it is the first time that Limon has ventured to locate the plot in North Korea. This … [Read More]
Yong Man Kwon: Momentum at Rest — at Mokspace
Notice of Mokspace’s August exhibition: Momentum at Rest: Yong Man Kwon Solo Exhibition 8 August – 1 September Mokspace is delighted to exhibit the works of Yong Man Kwon, a Korean born artist based in France. Kwon’s body of work captures a spectrum of subjects, that are truly brought to life from his vibrant and … [Read More]
Ancient and modern ceramics at the KCC
Shouvik Datta reports from the talk on Korean ceramics at the KCC on 15 July, which was part of a series of events accompanying the current Moon Vase exhibition. It was a warm July day, and Ms Heena Youn, who is currently completing her PhD at SOAS (on a specialist area of ancient Chinese ceramics), … [Read More]
Sungfeel Yun finalist for Broomhill National Sculpture Prize 2013
Congratulations to Sungfeel Yun for making it to the list of finalists for the 2013 National Sculpture Prize which is held at Broomhill Sculpture Gardens near Barnstaple in Devon. The exhibition will be on until 30 September, and the winner announced in October. You can vote for Sungfeel’s work on the competition website. [Read More]
Lee Jinhan & Kim Jiseon: Group exhibition at HADA Contemporary
Notice of HADA Contemporary’s August exhibition: Lee Jinhan & Kim Jiseon: Group Exhibition 1 August – 1 September 2013 HADA Contemporary | 21 Vyner Street | London E2 9DG www.hadacontemporary.com +44 (0)20 8983 7700 Wednesday – Friday: 11am – 6pm | Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm | Also by appointment HADA Contemporary is pleased … [Read More]
Jihee Kim: Daytime Sleepwalking — at the Crypt Gallery
An upcoming solo show by Jihee Kim in the Crypt at St Pancras. Jihee Kim (김지희): Daytime Sleepwalking Date: 1 – 4 August 2013 (Thu – Sun 11AM – 6PM) Preview 31 July 2013 (6 – 9PM) Venue: The Crypt Gallery, St Pancras Church, Euston Road, London NW1 2BA Artist Talk: 2 August/ Venue & … [Read More]
Gilsotteum to screen at the KCC
Of the 15 or so Im Kwon-taek films I’ve managed to see so far, Gilsotteum is my favourite. It caught me by surprise at the retrospective last year, and I’ll certainly be trying to get to the screening this coming Thursday: Gilsotteum (1985) 7pm, 1 August 2013 Director: IM Kwon-Taek Cast: Kim Ji-mi, Shin Seong-il … [Read More]
Twinsters book deal announced
That sure is fast work: Twinsters Sam Futurman and Anais Bordier have signed a deal for the book of the film – and the film isn’t even made yet. According to AP, Penguin’s US affiliate G.P Putnam’s Sons will be publishing the memoir, which will be coming out in late 2014 – in time for … [Read More]
Joint Security Area screens at the Terracotta Film Club
If you haven’t yet managed to see the film that launched Park Chan-wook’s career, try this Wednesday at the Prince Charles Cinema (6:45pm on 31 July), courtesy of the Terracotta Film Club. JSA: JOINT SECURITY AREA: A tense thriller where an incident one night jeopardises the delicately balanced North and South Korean ceasefire agreement. Set … [Read More]
Kahoidong gets a Royal Visitor
HRH the Duke of Gloucester has been in Seoul representing the Queen for the formalities which mark the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War ceasefire on 27 July. With Ambassador Wightman and the veterans minister Mark Francois he met with President Park Geun-hye, who said she was looking forward to her state visit to the … [Read More]
Recommended: Folktales about the moon — storytelling sessions at the KCC
If you haven’t sat in on one of Sef Townsend’s storytelling sessions before, now’s your chance. If you’re free on Monday, you’re in for a treat. Part of a series of events linked to the current Moon Jar exhibition at the KCC. Folktales about the moon Monday 29 July 2013, 11:00 or 15:00 at the … [Read More]
Min Byung-woo interview: cinema on a smartphone
Director Min Byung-woo discusses creating Cats and Dogs, Korea’s first feature-length smartphone film, blending romance with animal metaphors, using animation and webtoons, and the possibilities iPhone filmmaking offers independent cinema amid industry and budget constraints. [Read More]
Kingston Korean Festival: 17 August 2013
The Kingston Korean Festival will be held as usual in the Fairfield Recreation Ground Kingston KT1 2PY (map) on 17 August. Here is a welcome message from Christopher Kwon, chairman of the Korean Residents’ Society, who organise the festival. The 16th Korean Festival 2013 Outline of the Festival The Korean Festival is to be held … [Read More]
Nam June Paik to be showcased at Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival this year features work by Nam June Paik, hosted by the Talbot Rice Gallery, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Paik’s first solo exhibition in Wuppertal, 1963. Transmitted Live: Nam June Paik Resounds Exhibition curated by Pat Fisher, Talbot Rice Gallery, University of Edinburgh, Seong Eun Kim and Chaeyoung Lee, Nam June … [Read More]