For those not going to HJ Lim’s barnstorming debut at the Wigmore on Friday evening, there’s the last of this month’s All Eyes on Korea / Global Korea Lectures on aspects of Korean culture. Wish I could do both. If you’ve heard Keith Howard lecture before, you know you’re in for a fascinating evening at … [Read More]
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Introducing Korean Cuisine at the KCC
Book immediately for what promises to be a very popular demonstration at the KCC on Wednesday. Introducing Korean Cuisine DATE: Wednesday 18 July 2012, 19.00 VENUE: Korean Cultural Centre UK Master Chef Tony Yoo Executive Chef with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea Korean Cuisine is known across the world for its taste and … [Read More]
The Butcher of Culloden is brought to life in soap
This is an idea I like. Many of you may have seen Meekyoung Shin’s soap sculptures before — she had a huge solo show at the Haunch of Venison last year. One of her themes is examining how her soap sculptures erode over time, and in the past she has worked on her “Toilet Project” … [Read More]
Soon Yul Kang at Art in Action 2012
KAA chairman Soon Yul Kang has been invited as a demonstrating artist at Art in Action since 2010. She will again be there from July 19 -22, at Waterperry House, Wheatley, Oxfordshire. She shows her serene tapestries and demonstrates how she works in the Textiles marquee. She also will be exhibiting her woven tapestry at … [Read More]
Korean Eye 2012 at the Saatchi Gallery
After a break from London last year, Korean Eye is back, bigger than ever, taking over the whole of the Saatchi Gallery – not just a couple of rooms. All the works are owned by the Korean Eye organisation, but this exhibition has been independently curated. A great contribution to all the Korean cultural events … [Read More]
HJ Lim’s Wigmore debut
Korean pianist HJ Lim has her official London debut at the Wigmore Hall on 20 July 2012. Expect passion and nostalgia in her Rachmaninov, and an explosive opening to her Hammerklavier. LKL heard her at Abbey Road studios earlier this year, and got a chance to interview her this week. We’ll be in the front … [Read More]
La Chun Hyang – a traditional tale brought up to date with ballet. Free admission!
The story of Chun Hyang, Korea’s most famous Pansori tale, has been updated and choreographed into a ballet. Catch it for free at the Peacock Theatre on Thursday 19th July. Here’s a trailer to give an idea of the style of the production, and you can see some stills from the ballet on their Facebook … [Read More]
Kim Beom: The School of Inversion at the Hayward Gallery
While the KCC holds a two-month long exhibition in Grand Buildings, a parallel exhibition is at the Hayward Gallery Project Space, also as part of All Eyes on Korea, the 100 day festival of Korean culture linked to the Olympics: Kim Beom: The School of Inversion Hayward Project Space, Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre 17 July … [Read More]
Korea Sports Art at MokSpace
There are many Korean cultural events this summer linked to the Olympics. But this one is the most directly related to the subject matter. English language text to follow when available. Korea Sports Art 2012 MokSpace, 33 Museum Street, WC1A 1LH 15 July – 20 August 2012 국제아트디렉터스그룹 IADG(International Art Directors Group, 다원예술기획사)가 한국의 전시·행사 … [Read More]
Eyes on Korea – a lecture by Ralph Rugoff
As part of the K-arts stream of All Eyes on Korea, Ralph Rugoff will be giving a talk on contemporary Korean arts at the KCC on Friday 13th July. There’s a rumour that Kim Beom, whose exhibition starts at the Hayward Gallery Project Space the following week will also be part of the evening. Not … [Read More]
Culture and Identity, Kokdu and me
To go with the opening of the KCC’s summer exhibition Korean Funerary Figures: Companions for the Journey to the Other World, the president of the museum which is lending these figures will be giving a talk about her 30 year passion for Kokdu. Culture and Identity, Kokdu and me: 30 Years of Art Management DATE … [Read More]
Korean Funerary Figures: Companions for the Journey to the Other World – the KCC’s summer exhibition
It’s been a while since we’ve had an exhibition at the KCC. But the buildings maintenance is now complete and the floor in pristine condition. This exhibition, part of All Eyes on Korea, will see us through the summer months, and into our next lives. Korean Funerary Figures: Companions for the Journey to the Other … [Read More]
Chinese Health and Well-being Day at Asia House
A bit off-topic, but since LKL is proud, whenever we can, to publish articles on the subject of traditional Korean medicine, people may be interested in this session at Asia House next Saturday. I’m sure the Chinese do it just as well. Chinese Health and Well-being Day Saturday 14th July, 11:00- 16:00 Asia House In … [Read More]
Haegue Yang: Vita Activa, at the Hayward Gallery
A couple of weeks ago we had Lee Bul vocalising without consonants; tomorrow we have Haegue Yang, who represented Korea at the 2009 Venice Biennale, doing knitting and origami. You can’t say the Hayward Gallery’s Wide Open School season is mainstream. Haegue Yang: Vita Activa Hayward Lecture Theatre Saturday 7 July 2012 Haegue Yang hosts … [Read More]
Irrepressible Seoul: Contemporary Korean Video Art, at Hackney Picturehouse
An interesting film on contemporary Korean video art curated by Youna Shin, MA Curating Contemporary Art, Royal College of Art. Irrepressible Seoul: Contemporary Korean Video Art Thursday, 05 July 2012, 6.30pm. Venue: Hackney Picturehouse, 270 Mare Street, London, E8 1HE [Map]. Tickets: £6.00/£5.00 Concessions Running time: 75min (approx) Featuring work by: Yeondoo Jung, Kim Joon, … [Read More]
Hong Sungchul: Solid but Fluid, at HADA Contemporary
News of HADA Contemporary’s July show: Hong Sungchul: Solid But Fluid HADA CONTEMPORARY | 21 VYNER STREET 5 – 25 JULY 2012 OPENING RECEPTION 5 JULY 2012 6:00-9:00pm HADA Contemporary is proud to present the first UK solo exhibition of the critically acclaimed South Korean artist, Hong Sungchul. The artist has developed a wide-ranging body … [Read More]