Drawing on the objects and photographs of the main donors to the Korean collection at the Oriental Museum, Knitted Together details Richard and Joan Rutt’s 20 years living in South Korea in the immediate aftermath of the Korean War (1950 – 1953). Coinciding with the 70th anniversary of when Richard first arrived in Korea as … [Read More]
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Haegue Yang: Leap Year, at the Hayward Gallery
Haegue Yang’s work spans a vast range of media – from paper collage to performative sculpture and immense sensorial installations. Equally as wide-ranging, her inspiration draws on diverse histories and customs, including East Asian traditions and folklore, modernism, contemporary art history and nature. Yang uses a variety of crafts, techniques and materials in her work, … [Read More]
Hong Sangsoo’s latest to screen at the BFI London Film Festival
Isabelle Huppert is reunited with Korean maestro Hong Sangsoo in an irresistibly enigmatic comic vignette about language, poetry, exile and the art of communication. In her third collaboration with South Korea’s super-prolific auteur, Isabelle Huppert – here at her most slyly mischievous – plays Iris, a Frenchwoman in Korea who offers language classes using her … [Read More]
Jinhee Kim: Drink Water, at Frieze Cork Street
ThisWeekendRoom are pleased to present Drink Water, the solo exhibition by Berlin and Seoul-based artist Jinhee Kim. Kim uses the everyday act of drinking water as a metaphor to contemplate the meaning of identity beyond distinctions of race, culture, gender, and language. Her paintings depict figures caught in seemingly repetitive and mundane routines: a face … [Read More]
Bang Yongguk: III Europe Tour in London
Get ready for a dynamic performance as Bang Yongguk brings his ‘III Europe tour’! This is not just a concert—it’s a journey through Bang Yongguk’s career, featuring songs capturing his duality as an artist. From his k-pop roots to his hip hop and R’n’B anthems, each side of Bang Yongguk will come to life on … [Read More]
September events 2024
As Chuseok approaches, the cultural calendar starts to get busy again after the summer lull. Highlights this month are the return of the Ambiguous Dance Company to perform a site-specific piece at the Coronet Theatre, and the Dynamic Duo who celebrate 20 years in the business by making their first London appearance. Plus, if you … [Read More]
Kingsbury Coffee Morning: Art from the Land of High Mountains
Come and join Daryl Stenvoll-Wells and learn about some of the Korean artists representing the country’s contemporary art scene on the world stage. You will focus on the work of modern master Elaine Ildan Choi, whose fascinating life set the stage for a wide ranging and acclaimed career as a painter, sculptor and installation artist. … [Read More]
4482 Artist Talk with Woo Jin Joo
Welcome to 4482[SASAPARI] Art Talk series! The theme of ‘K-Art Now’ this year is ‘Colour and Material’. Please join us for an engaging artist talk with Woo Jin, a Seoul-born mixed-media artist who blends textiles and embroidery to explore the intersection of art and craft. A graduate of the Royal College of Art with an … [Read More]
2Z x Nam Dong Hyun: A Crash Landing in Europe tour
W24’s Autumn 2024 tour to Europe has been postponed – more details in due course – leaving a gap in the New Cross Inn’s gig calendar for 22 September. Into the breach come 2Z and Nam Dong Hyun riding to the rescue. And both acts are well worth a journey to South London. 2Z (pronounced … [Read More]
ESEA Culture Festival 2024
KBCE proudly presents the ESEA Culture Festival, celebrating the vibrant diversity of East and Southeast Asian heritage in Kingston. The festival begins with the Autumn Moon Festival, a captivating event that blends delightful live performances, interactive demonstrations, and engaging audience participation. Across various countries, ESEA communities keep this cherished tradition under different names: the Moon … [Read More]
KCC exhibition: Digital Heritage, Now! AI With You
The Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present the autumn exhibition “Digital Heritage, Now! AI With You,” which showcases the beauty and significance of Korean cultural heritage through a fusion of digital data and AI-powered media art. “Digital Heritage, Now! AI With You” offers a unique experience that re-explores and reinterprets Korean cultural heritage … [Read More]
The Oulim in London 2024
Experience a true moment of Harmony (Oulim) where the boundaries between the cultures and technologies of Korea. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Creative Content Agency, “The Oulim in London” showcases the essence of K-content, which has recently been attracting attention around the world. … [Read More]
A North Korean Chuseok 2024
Join Connect: North Korea to celebrate the traditional Korean holiday of Chuseok! This year, to celebrate Chuseok we’ll be bringing people together through food and stories. Our North Korean chefs will prepare traditional dishes for guests to enjoy in an atmosphere designed to build connections between the North Korean refugee community and the wider public. [Read More]
Hallyu Con 2024 – Where Korea Meets You
Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Korean wave (hallyu) as Hallyu Con 2024 comes back to town! We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary event in convention-style format, inviting the audience to embark on a captivating journey through Korean culture like never before. Hosted by The Korean Wave Communities (MyWave … [Read More]
Independence Day celebrations in New Malden
The 79th Anniversary of National Liberation Day (15 August 1945) will be celebrated on 17 August in New Malden’s Jubilee Square. You are invited to participate in honouring the noble spirits of the martyrs and patriots who devoted themselves to the independence of their country. The programme of the celebrations will be as follows: Part … [Read More]
Made in Korea K-pop reality show screens on BBC1
Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience is a music experiment like no other. A collaboration between Moon&Back Media, SM Entertainment, and SM & Kakao Entertainment America, the six-part series will follow Blaise, Dexter, James, Oliver and Reese as they are put through the K-pop training process with the goal of launching Dear Alice, a new … [Read More]