There’s a nice feature in today’s Joongang Ilbo on the London-based Korean fashion designer Lee Jung-sun of J. JS Lee, who has an MA from Central St Martins. Her collections are known for their clean and androgynous lines. Links: www.jsleelondon.com | @Jackiejslee Fashion’s rising star focuses designs on ‘cleanism’, Lee Do-eun, Joongang Ilbo, 6 August … [Read More]
Visual arts, crafts, design, fashion (page 66)
Five Korean artists at the Embassy Tea Gallery
A brief group show by five Korean artists at the Embassy Tea Gallery in Union Street, Southwark. All five artists study Fine Art at Chelsea College of Art and Design. Be the first to see their work before they finish their MA: O, 감 6th – 11th August Private View 8th August 6-9pm Bo-hyung Lee … [Read More]
Exhibition visit: Kim Jihee in Daytime Sleepwalking, in St Pancras Crypt
Some not very good pictures of Kim Jihee’s exhibition in St Pancras Church’s crypt gallery, 1 – 4 August 2013. Intricate drawings of ladies’ coiffure, and creations which demonstrate the artist’s confusion when faced with books in a language that is not hers. Read the press release about the show here. Great location. Click on … [Read More]
The KAA’s 2013 summer programme at the KCC: 합, 合, Collaboration
Every year the Korean Artists Association UK puts together a programme at the KCC showcasing the talents of their visual and performance artists, together with a few invited guests. Coming up later this month is their 6th such residency, which opens with a diverse range of performance, includes a conference and workshop, and for which … [Read More]
Exhibition visit: 오방색 O Bang Saek – the KAA’s fifth residency at the KCC
With the KAA residency at the KCC having become a regular annual fixture in the latter’s calendar, it is possible for the organisers to plan with greater certainty, more secure in the knowledge that there will be a space ready to showcase their talents. The fifth such programme fell in the fifth year of the … [Read More]
Yong Man Kwon: Momentum at Rest — at Mokspace
Notice of Mokspace’s August exhibition: Momentum at Rest: Yong Man Kwon Solo Exhibition 8 August – 1 September Mokspace is delighted to exhibit the works of Yong Man Kwon, a Korean born artist based in France. Kwon’s body of work captures a spectrum of subjects, that are truly brought to life from his vibrant and … [Read More]
Ancient and modern ceramics at the KCC
Shouvik Datta reports from the talk on Korean ceramics at the KCC on 15 July, which was part of a series of events accompanying the current Moon Vase exhibition. It was a warm July day, and Ms Heena Youn, who is currently completing her PhD at SOAS (on a specialist area of ancient Chinese ceramics), … [Read More]
Sungfeel Yun finalist for Broomhill National Sculpture Prize 2013
Congratulations to Sungfeel Yun for making it to the list of finalists for the 2013 National Sculpture Prize which is held at Broomhill Sculpture Gardens near Barnstaple in Devon. The exhibition will be on until 30 September, and the winner announced in October. You can vote for Sungfeel’s work on the competition website. [Read More]
Lee Jinhan & Kim Jiseon: Group exhibition at HADA Contemporary
Notice of HADA Contemporary’s August exhibition: Lee Jinhan & Kim Jiseon: Group Exhibition 1 August – 1 September 2013 HADA Contemporary | 21 Vyner Street | London E2 9DG www.hadacontemporary.com +44 (0)20 8983 7700 Wednesday – Friday: 11am – 6pm | Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm | Also by appointment HADA Contemporary is pleased … [Read More]
Jihee Kim: Daytime Sleepwalking — at the Crypt Gallery
An upcoming solo show by Jihee Kim in the Crypt at St Pancras. Jihee Kim (김지희): Daytime Sleepwalking Date: 1 – 4 August 2013 (Thu – Sun 11AM – 6PM) Preview 31 July 2013 (6 – 9PM) Venue: The Crypt Gallery, St Pancras Church, Euston Road, London NW1 2BA Artist Talk: 2 August/ Venue & … [Read More]
Nam June Paik to be showcased at Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival this year features work by Nam June Paik, hosted by the Talbot Rice Gallery, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Paik’s first solo exhibition in Wuppertal, 1963. Transmitted Live: Nam June Paik Resounds Exhibition curated by Pat Fisher, Talbot Rice Gallery, University of Edinburgh, Seong Eun Kim and Chaeyoung Lee, Nam June … [Read More]
Korean artists at the Slade 2013 MA/MFA degree show: the eternal cycles of life and creation
At the various London art college degree shows, you can usually find a Korean artist or two whose work you have already seen at one or more of the galleries and group shows around town. And you’ll also find maybe one or two people you’ve missed up until now. At the Slade MFA / MA … [Read More]
Meekyoung Shin shortlisted for Korea Artist Prize 2013
Congratulations to London-based Meekyoung Shin, who is on the shortlist for the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art’s Artist of the Year 2013. She’s recently been in Korea, overseeing the installation of a version of her Duke of Cumberland equestrian soap sculpture in the grounds of the museum in readiness for the opening of … [Read More]
Exhibition visit: Only One – another pleasing show from Mokspace
Once again Mokspace’s most recent exhibition, a group show by Korean and UK-based jewellers, presented a range of desirable and reasonably affordable work. From the playful birds of Yu Jin Lee and rabbit-heads of Yeseul Seo to the work of Hyeju Nam which looks like eccentric Gerard Hoffnung-style musical instruments; from the colourful, rustic tubes … [Read More]
Design a flag for the joint Olympic team for the two Koreas
This is your chance to design a Unification Flag for Korea, for the Gwangju Design Biennale 2013. Who knows, it could be the flag used by a joint Korean team in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Korean-style, there’s not much time before the submission deadline. And the instructions aren’t very clear. Make of it what … [Read More]
Symposium: Joining Hemispheres, at the KCC
The title of this Monday’s seminar plays on the construction method of the Moon Jar. I wish I could make it. It looks like an interesting afternoon. As usual, pre-booking via [email protected] is required. Symposium: Joining Hemispheres 2pm Monday 22nd July KCCUK Multi-purpose Hall This will be a day of exchange, interaction, new perspectives and … [Read More]