StART 2023 at Saatchi Gallery will this year present its signature array of exhibiting artists and galleries from around the globe, highlights include Singapore-based Premium Pages Gallery, sculptor Katya Emelyanova and London-based paper artist Lisa Lloyd. Projects this year include the Korean globetrotter Doowon LEE who has been taking the international art-world by storm with … [Read More]
Month: September 2023
V+A Symposium: Korean Photography – History and Practices
Join us for a day of talks dedicated to Korean photography. This symposium will highlight Korea’s vibrant photographic scenes looking back at its histories from the colonial period to the present day. You will hear from curators, publishers and contemporary artists and explore Korean photographs and postcards from the V&A’s permanent collection. There will also … [Read More]
Ilhwa Kim: Tactile Hands, at HOFA Gallery
Pioneering London-based contemporary art gallery, HOFA, are pleased to announce the highly anticipated 2023 solo exhibition of South Korean abstract expressionist artist Ilhwa Kim, who from 29 September to 11 October will unveil new works in her living architecture series at the Gallery’s Bruton Street flagship. Titled Tactile Hands, the show will enthral viewers in … [Read More]
Jisoo Jit Seo: Six Feet Forward, at Art Space Portsmouth
For the first time in the UK independent curator Vera Hadzhiyska is happy to present a solo show by the Korean artist Jisoo Jit Seo The exhibition at Art Space Portsmouth will showcase a selection of recent and new works by Jisoo Jit Seo exploring humanity’s relationship to technology in today’s rapidly developing digital world, … [Read More]
Yugyeom European tour in London
YUGYEOM, a rising South Korean artist under AOMG, is a former GOT7 member who has transitioned into a dynamic solo career. His music effortlessly blends R&B, HIP-HOP, and POP, showcasing his smooth vocals and captivating choreography. With a magnetic stage presence, YUGYEOM is making a mark in the K-POP and R&B scene. [Read More]
Korean artists at Focus Art Fair
The awaited comeback of FOCUS Art Fair to London in 2023 promises an innovative blend of technology and traditional art, fostering harmony in the FOCUSPHERE (FOCUS-sphere). Serving as an incubator, FOCUS nurtures a mutual bond by uniting and nurturing young galleries, enabling their seamless integration into the FOCUS community and amplifying their creative expressions and … [Read More]
Healing Hearts: The stories and voices of North Korean refugees
Three North Korean refugees will share their experiences in North and South Korea through different voices. Co-founder of Freedom Speakers International will share his experiences meeting with more than 500 North Koreans refugees and why North Korean refugees speak out. After the forum, attendees will also be invited to watch “You Don’t Know,” a documentary … [Read More]
Korean movies at LEAFF 2023 (updated)
This year, LEAFF presents a special Retrospective strand dedicated to the works of Director Chung Ji-Young (1946-), known to be the Ken Loach of South Korea. The cinema veteran is known for compelling storytelling based on real-life cases. 2023 marks the 40th anniversary since his directorial debut. In order to celebrate, LEAFF brings 8 of … [Read More]
Music, dance, discussion and documentary: an evening with Freedom Speakers International
In support of North Korean human rights, join Freedom Speakers International, Ooberfuse, and the Seoul Larkspur International Film Festival for a concert in London on October 21, 2023 from 5-8 p.m. at St. Giles Hotel #6. Music by Ooberfuse Live Talk Show discussion with North Korean refugees. North Korean human rights documentary: Mom`s strange land … [Read More]
Hallyu Con 2023 at Samsung KX
Don’t miss the ultimate celebration of Korean culture at Hallyu Con 2023 – Where Korea Meets You! What to expect 👗 Try on beautiful Hanboks and strike a pose at our Korean-style photo zone. 📚 Get a unique customised bookmark in Korean calligraphy ‘Seoye’ art-style. 🛍️ Explore stalls with K-related products, delicious food, and more. 🎲 Have … [Read More]
2023 Kimjang Festival
Celebrate tradition, flavour and community at the kimjang festival! Embark on an unforgettable culinary journey as we honour the timeless tradition of kimjang! The Kimjang Festival is a vibrant celebration of Kimchi making, a tradition that has united families and communities for generations. This year, the festival gains even more profound meaning as we celebrate … [Read More]
Seong-Jin Cho plays Shostakovich
Seong-Jin Cho, winner of the 2015 Chopin Piano Competition, adds his ‘breathtaking nimbleness’ to the Philharmonia Orchestra in Shostakovich’s playful concerto. Cho has gone from strength to strength since winning the International Chopin Piano Competition in 2015. Performing with the Philharmonia at last year’s Edinburgh International Festival, he won praise from The Scotsman for his … [Read More]
K-rime: Timeless, Bottomless Bad Movie screening
Join us for a very rare screening of Jang Sun-woo’s Bad Movie, also known as Timeless, Bottomless Bad Movie (1997), a transgressive piece of cinéma vérité that turns its lens onto the homeless and runaway teens of ’90s Seoul as they sniff glue, commit random acts of violence, and feel a profound sense of loss … [Read More]
London Korean Film Festival announces 2023 dates and Special Focus strand
Details of the 2023 London Korean Film Festival are gradually coming out. BFI members may already have spotted, in the Oct-Nov catalogue, two LKFF screenings that will be at the BFI: Phantom (Lee Hae-young, 2023) on 4 Nov and Innocent Witness (Lee Han, 2019) on 5 Nov. Yesterday, the KCC officially announced the first round … [Read More]
Book launch: Film Korea
Join authors Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham to launch their new book, Film Korea, a guide to the vibrant world of Korean Cinema. Michael and Jake will be sharing a short, live talk about the creation of the book, which explores 30 key feature films from the history of Korean Cinema. This will be followed … [Read More]
Delight media art exhibition: Seoul’s urban cityscape
Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the heart of Seoul’s urban cityscape with Delight, a media art exhibition that reimagines creativity and sensory experiences. 12 unique zones with over 25 stunning digital art installations will transport you to the vibrant streets of a trendy city, inviting you to watch as its culture, dreams, and myths … [Read More]