The Korean Cultural Centre, UK presents Hanji: Paper Compositions, an exhibition that explores the possibilities of traditional Korean paper, or hanji. The exhibition approaches hanji as a versatile material, and features the work of over 20 internationally recognised and emerging artists whose mastering of various hanji techniques allows them to push the boundaries of making … [Read More]
Category: Art genres and disciplines
A Sensory Awakening – the beauty of Korean teabowls
Visiting Collect at Somerset House over the weekend, I got talking to Mr Park Jinsoo of Han Collection who, as in previous years, had a wonderful selection of ceramics from Icheon to show to the public. As I was about to leave, he passed me a handbill for their upcoming exhibition of tea bowls. Details … [Read More]
Exhibition visit: LUX — New Wave of Contemporary Art
The current video art exhibition in what I assume is a large disused car park underneath 180 Strand comes to an end in a week’s time. It’s well work a visit. In a vast space and in the absence of natural light, the curators have been able to display a range of large-scale video pieces … [Read More]
Korean crafts at Collect 2022
Collect returns to Somerset House later this month. Han Collection will be there with their tempting array of ceramics from Icheon, while Lloyd Choi Gallery represents a broader range of crafts from across the country. In addition, expect to find the occasional Korean artist represented by non Korean specialist galleries: for example: Cube Gallery will … [Read More]
Je Baak and a’strict in LUX: New Wave of Contemporary Art
You struggle to get much useful information from the scant materials on the gallery website, but according to the review in the Londonist this group show contains work by Je Baak as well as the Korean collective a’strict. There must be a proper press release somewhere… LUX: New Wave of Contemporary Art 13 October – … [Read More]
Translated Vase: Yeesookyung and Sang-ah Kim in conversation
The British Museum is celebrating London Craft Week with a conversation between ceramic artist and sculptor Yeesookyung and curator Sang-ah Kim: Translated Vase Thursday 7 October 2021, 12.00–13.00 via Zoom Registration required via the British Museum website Join Sang-ah Kim, the Museum’s newly appointed Korean collections curator, as she interviews interdisciplinary artist Yeesookyung. They’ll discuss … [Read More]
Round and Around: an Audio-Visual Project by Jang Minseung and Jung Jaeil
This looks like an interesting project to kick of the Autumn at the KCC: Round and Around Audio-Visual Project by Jang Minseung and Jung Jaeil 27 September – 22 Octocber 2021 @ KCCUK The video plays for 90mins starting at 10:00 | 11:30 | 13:00 | 14:30 | 16:00 The Korean Cultural Centre UK is … [Read More]
The Moon Jar: a piece of happiness, at Han Collection
Han Collection’s late summer exhibition brings together moon jars from both Korean and British artists. The Moon Jar: a piece of happiness Han Collection | 33 Museum Street | Bloomsbury | London WC1A 1LH | www.hancollection.co.uk 26 August – 2 October 2021 | Monday-Saturday 11am-6pm Our new exhibition features stunning works created by UK-based artists … [Read More]
Hallyu Con 2021
Hallyu Con returns to London for its second edition. There are opportunities for you to participate and share your passion in several ways. Follow the links below to find out more. Hallyu Con will be streamed from 2pm UK time on 4 September 2021 Watch on the KCCUK’s YouTube Channel or the dedicated Hallyu Con … [Read More]
Sojung Jun’s Green Screen shows at Piccadilly Lights
Following the presentation of a new work by David Hockney at Piccadilly Circus and COEX Kpop Square a couple of months ago, Korean artist Sojung Jun will have a new work presented on the same screens during August: Green Screen (2021) 1 – 31 August 2021 Piccadilly Lights | CIRCA.ART Sojung Jun transfigures space and … [Read More]
Haegue Yang: Strange Attractors, at Tate St Ives
I’m not quite sure how I managed not to hear about an 11-month-long show billed as “the UK’s largest exhibition to date by celebrated South Korean artist Haegue Yang”… but you’ve still got a few months to pop down to Cornwall to see it, and I guess it’s really only in the last couple of … [Read More]
Ceramics by Ree Soo-Jong and Lee Hun Chung, at Messums Harrogate
One of the last exhibitions in London before COVID hit in the spring of last year was a lovely ceramics show in Messums Cork Street gallery. Many of the pieces exhibited there have now made their way up to Yorkshire for a second showing in a new environment. Korean Ceramic Ree Soo-Jong & Lee Hun … [Read More]
Korean crafts from Lloyd Choi Gallery, at ARTEFACT
As the UK gradually opens up, it’s good to see some high quality Korean crafts come to a new fair in Chelsea Harbour: ARTEFACT Design Centre | Chelsea Harbour | Lots Road | London SW10 0XE 22 – 29 June 2021 | Register here Artists: Choi Boram | Kwak Hye-Young | Kim Hyun-Ju | Lee … [Read More]
A Viewing Room – online artist video season
The KCC starts its 2021 exhibition season online with a season of artist video works. Viewing details will be available on the KCCUK website in due course. A Viewing Room 6 April – 31 May 2021 A Viewing Room is an online screening programme of moving image works by Korean visual artists, presented on the … [Read More]
Icheon Ceramic at Han Collection
Now the lockdown is gradually easing, we shall be able to view in real life some of the lovely Icheon pieces that Han Collection was hosting at Collect 2021. Icheon Ceramic by Han Collection 33 Museum Street | Bloomsbury | London WC1A 1LH | www.hancollection.co.uk With restrictions scheduled to ease in April, we are delighted … [Read More]
Korean galleries at Collect 2021 (online edition)
COLLECT moves online this year, 26 February – 2 March 2021. There are some lovely Korean pieces to see thanks to the commitment of three galleries, and images of the items are online now. Lloyd Choi Gallery is participating remotely from Jeju Island, and their physical exhibition there stays open until 15 March. Details and … [Read More]