Hot on the heels of Arirang, the somewhat narcissistic documentary by Kim Ki-duk, comes the award-winning documentary Planet of Snail by Yi Seung-jun, which promises to be both moving and life-affirming. It was LKL’s film of the year last year, so we’re very glad to see that it’s got a UK release. Planet of Snail … [Read More]
LKL articles by Events Editor (page 198)
Mikhail Karikis: SeaWomen of Jejudo at The Wapping Project
The story and harsh livelihood of Jeju-do’s famous diving women have always captivated artists and documentary-makers who have come across them. From Kyung-sook Schoenman’s photo spread in National Geographic a decade or so ago, via Barbara Hammer’s documentary film “Diving Women of Jeju-do” and Brenda Paik Sunwoo’s more recent photobook “Moon Tides: Jeju Island Grannies … [Read More]
Arirang in Kim Ki-duk mini-season at the ICA
Kim Ki-duk, along with Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook, was once the director that anyone trying to bluff their way in Korean movies could name. For around a decade he churned out one or two films a year which often caused controversy for their animal cruelty and misogyny. Then, after Dream (2008), everything went quiet. … [Read More]
Dae Hun Kwon: Chalna at Rachmaninoff’s
This time last year Dae Hun Kwon won the Jack Goldhill Award for Sculpture at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. This is his first London show since that award, and showcases some of his latest sculptures. Well worth a visit. DAE HUN KWON: Chalna 7 June to 14 July 2012 opening Thursday 7 June 7-9pm … [Read More]
Lee Bul: From Me, Belongs to You Only
An excellent opportunity to be introducted to the work of Korean artist Lee Bul is coming up at the Hayward Gallery. Lee’s work explores the body, beauty, feminism, nature and technology – and perhaps she is best known for her giant cyborg body parts. This has got to be one of the events of the … [Read More]
A Roundtable on ROUNDTABLE: Gwangju Biennale
Notice of an interesting event coming up at Tate Modern, marking the 2012 Gwangju Biennale, which runs from 7 September to 11 November this year. A Roundtable on ROUNDTABLE: Gwangju Biennale Tate Modern, Starr Auditorium Wednesday 6 June 2012, 18.30 – 20.00 £15, concessions available ROUNDTABLE: The 9th Gwangju Biennale, described as an open-ended series … [Read More]
Park Seungmo : A Present Moment at HADA Vyner Street
This is HADA’s second solo show since they moved to their dedicated Hackney space. Park Seungmo : A Present Moment HADA | VYNER STREET 7 – 28 JUNE 2012 “It’s good that I don’t have idle thoughts. That kind of selfless state is what I wanted.” Slowly, collectedly and intuitively, Park Seungmo moves with a … [Read More]
HADA Contemporary’s Korean Collective 2012 at Albemarle Gallery
HADA Contemporary is now hosting its regular summer group show at the Albemarle Gallery: Korean Collective London 2012 HADA | MAYFAIR 31 MAY – 23 JUNE 2012 HADA CONTEMPORARY is pleased to share a group of works by six Korean artists. The collective show includes a diverse selection of exceptional works by artists Ahn Chulhyun, … [Read More]
June meeting of the British Korean Women’s Society
Notice of the next meeting of the British Korean Women’s Society: Tuesday 12 June 2012 In and Out Club, 4 St James’s Square, London, SW1Y 4JU. The British Korean Women’s Society is a recently formed organisation. It grew out of a series of requests for help and advice from Korean women in the UK, which … [Read More]
White Rain at Union Gallery
It’s been a while since Union Gallery featured a Korean show. Nice to see them back, with two artists who specialise in site-specific work. WHITE RAIN 02/06/2012 – 14/07/2012 ‘WHITE RAIN’ presents a collaborative work by MINAE KIM and SOONHAK KWON. Exhibiting together in the same room, the artists individually approach diverse spatial questions within … [Read More]
Colour Identity – a fashion exhibition at Mokspace
News of the latest exhibition at Mokspace, 33 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LH – near the British Museum: COLOUR IDENTITY Private View : Thursday, 31 May 2012, 6 – 8 pm Exhibition Dates : 1 June – 17 June 2012 Opening Hours : 11am – 6pm, Every day Mokspace is delighted to present the first … [Read More]
Can you tell what it is yet? Choi Jeong-hwa installation takes shape on the South Bank
If it’s plastic baskets, it’s got to be a Choi Jeong-hwa installation. The outside of the Korean Pavilion at Venice, a chandelier in the centre of the Asia House staircase, or even a crazy space helmet for the band members (which included his son) playing at the first anniversary party of the opening of London’s … [Read More]
“I’m a Petty Minded Creep” (Naneun Ggomsuda) comes to the UK
A very alternative Korean cultural event is coming up at the end of this month, probably not the sort of event that would be advertised on the KCC website. The subversive political talk-show, I’m a Petty-Minded Creep (Naneun Ggomsuda, 나는 꼼수다, or Na Ggom Su for short) is coming to the UK for a couple … [Read More]
In Between: Picturing Migration – Gallery talk at Forman’s Smokehouse Gallery
To go with the exhibition Place Not Found: Korean Art Now at Forman’s Smokehouse Gallery, former LKL visual arts corresponendent Dr Beccy Kennedy will be doing a gallery talk with three of the participating artists: In Between: Picturing Migration Date: 17 MAY 2012 7-8.30 pm. Admission: Free Venue: Forman’s Smokehouse Gallery Stour Road | Fish … [Read More]
Korean film: Years of radical change – free day-long seminar at SOAS
Hot on the heels of their day-and-a-half seminar on Korean music and dance, SOAS presents a free one-day seminar on Korean film. Well-known speakers, interesting subject matter. And time allocation is reasonably generous – each speaker gets an hour, so hopefully things won’t feel rushed as often happens at these events. Make sure you book … [Read More]
Places still available on AKS guided walk of Inns of Court
A reminder of the interesting guided walk of the Inns of Court with the Anglo-Korean Society on 8 May. Guided by an experienced Blue Badge guide, this should be a fascinating and fun evening. Details on the AKS website [Read More]