Notice of an event at the Korean Cultural Centre, put on by the Anglo Korean Society EXPLORING KOREA’S CULTURAL LEGACY FROM PAST TO PRESENT THURSDAY 16th JUNE 2009 6.15 pm for 6.30 pm KOREAN CULTURAL CENTRE UK Grand Buildings, 1 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5EJ We would like to invite you to a delightful evening … [Read More]
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Nambugun – the first of two Korean War films this month at the KCC
In the first of two films selected to mark the anniversary of the start of the Korean War on 25 June 1950, the KCC will be screening Jeong Ji-yeong’s Nambugun (North Korean Partisans in South Korea, 남부군) on Thursday 11 June, 7pm. The 1990 film, with screenplay by director Jang Sun-woo, stars Ahn Sung-ki and … [Read More]
Condensation: Haegue Yang at the Venice Biennale
A press release giving details of the Korean Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2009 Condensation: Haegue Yang June 7–November 22, 2009 Korean Pavilion 53rd International Art Exhibition—La Biennale di Venezia Commissioner: Eungie Joo In the exhibition “Condensation”, Haegue Yang explores private or hidden spaces that might be considered nebensächlich (marginal or insignificant) but to the … [Read More]
Library: Chun Woojung at the Venice Biennale
Details of one of the Collateral Events at Venice. Text courtesy of curator James Putnam Library Chun Woo-jung (천우정) 53rd International Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia Collateral Event curated by James Putnam “The universe (which others call the Library)…” Jorge Luis Borges, The Library of Babel The library is a potent metaphor for knowledge … [Read More]
Atta Kim: ON-AIR (Palazzo Zenobio, Venice)
Details of one of the Collateral events at Venice, text courtesy of Arte Communications: AttaKim: ON-AIR: collateral event of the 53rd International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia Inauguration: 5 June 2009 at 1.00 pm Preview: 4 – 6 June 2009; opening hours 10.00 am – 8.00 pm Open to the public: 7 June … [Read More]
SOAS workshop: mutual perceptions in travel literature
News of a free study day later in June, a follow-up to SOAS’s conference two years ago. Modern Encounters and Transitional Images of ‘The Other’ Mutual Perceptions of Chosŏn Korea and the West in Travel Literature (1700~1910) A One-Day Workshop hosted by The Centre of Korean Studies, SOAS, in collaboration with the Faculty of Languages … [Read More]
Excerpts from Chunhyang: the Opera, at the KCC
Many of you will be familiar with the tale of Chunhyang as a pansori performance, and maybe you were introduced to it by Im Kwon-taek’s famous film of the same name. The story has been interpreted in dance by Ahn Eun-me, and Hyun Je-myeong has created a western-style opera out of it. Excerpts from this … [Read More]
A Veteran’s impression of the Miracle on the Han
News of an interesting talk coming up at the KCC: A Veteran’s impression of the Miracle on the Han Date: Wednesday 10th June 2009, 6~7pm Venue: Multi-purpose Hall, KCC Speaker: Mike Swindells Admission Free (booking required) [email protected] or 020 7004 2600 A drinks reception will follow this lecture About the lecture A tank Troop Leader … [Read More]
Korean Aesthetics at Albemarle Gallery
Notice of an upcoming exhibition at Albemarle Gallery, commencing 4 June. Korean Aesthetics Albemarle Gallery | 49 Albemarle Street | London W1S 4JR | www.albemarlegallery.com 4 June – 27 June 2009 Lee Jaehyo “I drive countless nails into wood, bend them, grind them and then burn the wood, making nails protrude and at the same … [Read More]
Min-jin Kym at the Wigmore
News of Min-jin Kym’s violin recital at the Wigmore tomorrow evening, 23 May. Min-Jin Kym violin Ian Brown piano Stravinsky Suite italienne arr. from Pulcinella for violin & piano Beethoven Violin Sonata in A Op. 30 No. 1 Brahms Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Op. 78 Bartók Rhapsody No. 1 The distinguished duo, Min-Jin … [Read More]
Sung Hwan Kim: Pieces from “In the Room”, at Wilkinson Gallery
Sung Hwan Kim has his second solo show in London starting this month: Sung Hwan Kim: Pieces from “In the Room” Wilkinson Gallery, Main Galleries | 50-58 Vyner Street | London E2 9DQ 29 May – 12 July 2009 I thought of a room as a box, from which a story vibrates, and I began … [Read More]
100 years of Manhwa at the KCC
Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) and Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) UK celebrate the centenary of Korean comics ‘Manhwa’ with a host of interrelated special exhibitions, events and film screenings, 21 May – 24 June 2009. Special Exhibitions Manhwa: A Language of Unlimited Imaginations Manhwa celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2009. This popular art form holds … [Read More]
The Great Game and Li-Ladygensky
What am I on about? Come to SOAS on Friday to find out. It looks like a particularly interesting lecture, this time in English, but note the change of venue. Friday, May 15th, 5pm, FG08 Prof. HyunSoo Kim, SOAS / Dangook University Title: “Interrelation between British Fleet’s Withdrawal from Port Hamilton (Kŏmundo) and the British … [Read More]
Francesca Cho in Berlin and Lecce
London-based Korean artist Francesca Cho is participating in two group exhibitions in continental Europe during May: in Berlin and Lecce. Reliquaries of Empires Dust Reliquaries of Empires Dust is an exhibition exploring trends in art and artists response to the current global climate. Whether an exploration in environmental, geopolitical, monetary, cultural, societal shifts or in … [Read More]
Korean film at the Terracotta film festival
The new kid on the block when it comes to Asian film is Terracotta. They launched themselves last November by securing the rights to Im Pil-sung’s horror film Hansel and Gretel (which screens at the KCC later this month – 28 May), and they’re making a splash at the Prince Charles this month with the … [Read More]
3rd New Malden Arts Festival
Details of the 3rd New Malden Arts Festival, organised by Theatre For All. Date: 16 June 2009 ~ 11 July (4 weeks) Organised by: Theatre For All (www.theatre4all.com) Supported by: Kingston Council, Korean Cultural Centre UK, ASIANA AIRLINES 16th June YOON BOK HEE OPENING GALA CONCERT 16th June – 27th June NANTA (Cookin’) – Rose … [Read More]