Woojung Chun exhibited her Library as a collateral event to the 2009 Venice Biennale. For those who didn’t manage to get there, the work is installed at England & Co for most of this month. England & Co is at 216 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2RH. WOOJUNG CHUN: LIBRARY 28 October-23 November 2011 ‘The universe … [Read More]
LKL articles by Events Editor (page 205)
Kazakh film commemorates Korean deportations 60 years ago
Kazakh film week in London features “Zheruik” – a film dedicated to 60 years since the mass Korean deportation there. http://t.co/QP1jnW8Y. Today at the Apollo Cinema. [Read More]
NyLon: London-New York Exchange Exhibition
An interesting transatlantic collaboration forms the basis of the current exhibition at the KCC: Exhibition Dates: 25 October 2011 – 26 November 2011 Private View: Tuesday 25 October 2011, 6.30pm The Korean Cultural Centre UK and the Korean Cultural Service New York present NyLon: London – New York Exchange Exhibition This collaboration features four contemporary … [Read More]
Lee Man-hee classic “A Day Off” + Mark Morris talk at KCC
Lee Man-hee’s classic film “A Day Off” (1969) will be screening as part of the London Korean Film Festival this year, with a talk by Dr Mark Morris. A Day Off is part of the Lee Man-hee DVD box set which might be in your to-watch pile. This is your opportunity to see it. The … [Read More]
Chinese hordes and human waves: Korean War talk at the KCC
News of an upcoming book launch event at the KCC: Chinese Hordes and Human Waves: A Personal Perspective of the Korean War 1950-1953 By Brigadier (Retd.) Brian Parritt CBE Thursday 10 November 2011 6.30pm – 9.30pm (Pre-talk Drinks at 6pm) Venue: Korean Cultural Centre UK, 1-3 Strand, Grand Buildings, London WC2N 5BW (Location) Admission is … [Read More]
United Cube K-pop concert set for 5 December
The United Cube K-pop concert is now set for 5 December in Brixton, according to this: KpopConcerts.com. B2ST, G.Na and 4minute will be performing live, with tickets available via Live Nation. Sounds promising. [Read More]
Bittersweet Thunderspace at Hanmi Gallery
Hanmi Gallery near Fitzroy Square announces its sixth “interim” exhibition: Bittersweet Thunderspace Tuesday 18th – Thursday 27th October 2011 Hector Castellis Matutano | Ikuyo Omura | Jinkyun Ahn | John Appleton | Marianne Spurr | Nicky Deeley | Nicholas Pankhurst | Seokyeong Kang | Stephanie Theobold | Suk An | Wonwoo Lee Bittersweet Thunderspace is … [Read More]
Francesca Cho’s Deli eXhibits
A couple of years ago the BBC was speculating that Deptford, a neglected corner of South-East London next to Greenwich, was becoming the new Paris: ancient churches, markets, pavement cafes and the Laban Dance Centre combine to create a cultural zone that’s well worth a visit, while the Deptford Dame and Deptford is… blogs provide … [Read More]
KAYA to perform at the KCC
Over the last 10 years Jung Ji-eun (gayageum) and Jeon Sung-min (guitar) have become familiar figures at Korean cultural events in the London area and elsewhere. But you might not have noticed that they have been steadily expanding their repertoire, in particular with their own compositions. One of these compositions was performed at the evening … [Read More]
Fournier Trio in Wigmore Hall debut
The Fournier Trio, featuring Korean violinist Sulki Yu with Pei-Jee Ng (Cello) and Chiao-Ying Chang (Piano) will be making their Wigmore debut on 17 October. The programme includes a world premiere. Fournier Trio – The Kirckman Concert Series Date: 17 October 2011 – 7:30pm Place: Wigmore Hall (36 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2BP) Ticket Prices: … [Read More]
Tim Beal’s Crisis in Korea launched
Tim Beal’s new book “Crisis in Korea – America, China and the Risk of War” (Pluto Press) will be launched at Arthur Probsthain Bookshop, 41 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3PE on 25 October, 6.30-8.30 pm. RSVP: [email protected] Tel: 0207 636 1096. Available on Amazon.co.uk now. [Read More]
An Eternal Cycle: Paradise and Purgatory – at Mokspace
Mokspace is maintaining a cracking pace of exhibitions. The next one, of Buddhist art, runs 14 October till 10 November: Mokspace is pleased to present the Buddhist Painting exhibition “An Eternal Cycle: Paradise and Purgatory” with artists Seoyoung Park and Songnyeo Lyoo. Man has tried to understand the mystery of death since he first walked … [Read More]
Event news: Deathbell screens at the KCC
Looks like a fun zombie flick as the second of the KCC’s horror movies for October: Title: Deathbell (2008) Director: Yoon Hong-seung Running Time: 88mins Screening Date: 7pm, October 13, 2011 Number of Seats: 125 Theatre: Multi-purpose Hall Synopsis: The film is set in a high school, where an elite group of twenty students—including rebellious … [Read More]
Korean Films at the 55th BFI London Film Festival
Two Korean films will be screening as part of the 55th BFI London Film Festival this month: Hong Sang-soo makes his regular appearance, while Kim Kyung-mook’s Stateless Things centres on the life of a North Korean illegal immigrant in Seoul. Hong Sang-soo: The Day He Arrives Fri 14 Oct | 20:45 | NFT 2 Sun … [Read More]
The LKFF 1-minute mobile phone short film competition
A special event for budding Park Chan-wooks out there: The London Korean Film Festival presents The One Minute Mobile Phone Short Film Competition Over the last two years there has been a boom in mobile phone technology which the filmmaking community has whole heartedly embraced. The use of camera phones and other mobile equipment particularly … [Read More]
Autumn term seminars at SOAS
Here are the initial details of the Autumn evening seminars at SOAS. The talks are free and open to all. Date: Tuesday, 11 October 2011 Time: 17.00-19.00 Title: Maritime Customs and Chinese Imperialism in the 1880s: A New Look at Korea’s ‘Chinese Decade.’ Speaker: Professor Wayne Patterson (St Norbert College, Wisconsin) Venue: Room T102, Faber … [Read More]