Looks like another good exhibition coming up at Mokspace. And to launch the show, Jung Ji-eun (kayageum) and Choi Jeung-hyun (changgo) will give a performance of Korean traditional music at the opening event. Sun, Moon and Tree Chang Sook Lee & Soyeop Kim Ceramic Exhibition Opening Reception: Friday 8th March 2013, 6 – 9pm Korean … [Read More]
Visual arts, crafts, design, fashion (page 70)
New Visions New Voices at MMCA
It’s nice to see two familiar names from the London Korean art scene making it into a prestigious show of young artists at the National Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art in Korea. Kim Minae and Baak Je are in a group of nine in the exhibition, whittled down from a longlist of 97. New … [Read More]
Min Jungyeon solo show at Hada Contemporary
News of Hada Contemporary’s March exhibition: Min Jungyeon – Solo exhibition Hada Contemporary | 21 Vyner Street | London | E2 9DG [email protected] | www.hadacontemporary.com 7 – 31 MARCH 2013 HADA Contemporary is pleased to announce the first UK solo exhibition of Min Jungyeon. This exhibition showcases Min’s most recent paintings and drawings of her … [Read More]
Memories of the Gaze – Rhee Jae Yong at Gallery EM at Art 13
Details of Gallery EM’s artist at Art 13: Rhee Jae-yong: Memories of the Gaze Rhee’s series Memories of the Gaze reflects the artist’s long-term interest in capturing a medium or a moment capable of triggering once-lost memories. The idea of involuntary memory – of reminiscence triggered by a certain catalyst – comes from Marcel Proust’s … [Read More]
Choi Eudon featured in London Fashion Week
It’s nice to see Choi Eudon featured in London Fashion Week’s Daily newspaper (16 February issue), with his Doctor Zhivago inspired Autumn / Winter 2013 collection. Choi’s star has been rising since he showed some of his designs at the KCC’s Crossfields show in 2009, with Lady Gaga reported to be among his fans. There’s … [Read More]
Bae Chan-hyo: Punishment Project — at Purdy Hicks
This is an exhibition I’m looking forward to, after having had a mini preview at the London Art Fair in January. Until now, Bae Chan-hyo’s meticulously staged self portraits have featured him in the clothing of an aristocratic Western female. In his latest work, he dresses up as some well-known male historical characters. Chan-hyo Bae: … [Read More]
A day to shake off the last few weeks… a visit to Soon Yul Kang’s Spiritual Journey
Today was a day to unwind, to shake off the last few weeks of chaos and work….and be me. To spend time with myself and just be. Stop doing and just be. And so it was that I decided to visit the galleries, first the Tate Modern, then Tate Britain and then finally the British … [Read More]
Art13: New international art fair at Olympia
Art13 at Olympia Grand Hall, 28 February – 3 March, is a new international art fair that debuts in London this year. It will have six commercial galleries from Korea, plus galleries from other countries including the UK who represent Korean artists. 28 Feb is the preview day, and the fair opens to the public … [Read More]
Inspired by Nature – The Traditional Cosmetics of Korea
An interesting exhibition coming up at the KCC: Inspired by Nature – The Traditional Cosmetics of Korea February 19, 2013 ~ April 6, 2013 The Korean Cultural Centre UK and the Coreana Cosmetics Museum present Inspired by Nature, The Traditional Cosmetics of Korea, a compelling exhibition that brings traditional korean makeup tools and accessories each … [Read More]
Sanderson reveal models for new clothing range
In any other industry, you could sue your boss if he forced you to bleach your hair and wear a suit made of upholstery fabric… [Read More]
HADA Contemporary Group exhibition: Kim Hyunjun, Kim Younghun and Han Jisoc
HADA Contemporary’s second show of the new year is a group exhibition featuring Kim Hyunjun, Kim Younghun and Han Jisoc, which runs 7 February – 3 March: HADA Contemporary is pleased to present works by three Korean artists – Kim Hyunjun, Kim Younghun and Han Jisoc – of the bittersweet nostalgic visual narration on their … [Read More]
Some almost affordable Lee Ufan at Christies
Some unusual and almost affordable Lee Ufan pieces are coming up for sale at Christie’s London on 14 February: an untitled charcoal on paper (55.2 x 73cm) work from 1984… and another similarly sized untitled work from 1977, ink and gouache on paper. Click on the links / images to find out more on the … [Read More]
Exhibition visit: Disruptive Drinking and Creative Curating at the RCA
When you’re invited to a session of disruptive drinking, it’s hard to refuse. And that was what was promised in Sun Ae Kim’s invitation to her stall at the Royal College of Arts Biennial Research Exhibition. Disruptive? Well, there were certainly some surprises. First of all the exquisite ceramic vessels we were offered to drink … [Read More]
Kimsooja to represent Korea at the Venice Biennale 2013
Kimsooja is an artist whose work has grown on me over the years. When I first saw one of her video works I didn’t spend long in front of it. But each time I saw her work I enjoyed it more, until I was completely enthralled by her Needle Woman videos when I saw them … [Read More]
The Global Archive – a group exhibition at Hanmi Gallery
Hanmi Gallery’s 17th interim exhibition features work by Hong Young-in, among others: The Global Archive Tom Corby | Shazed Dawood | Young-In Hong | susan pui san lok 12 noon – 6pm Thursday 24 January – Saturday 9 February Hanmi Gallery | 30 Maple Street | London W1T 6HA www.hanmigallery.co.uk Hanmi Gallery is pleased to … [Read More]
Soon Yul Kang solo show: Spiritual Journey, at Mokspace
At LKL we loved Soon Yul Kang’s solo exhibition at ArtSpace Gallery in 2010. So we’re pleased that Mokspace is hosting a solo show from 23 January: Spiritual Journey Soon Yul Kang Solo Exhibition Opening Reception: Wednesday 23 January 2013, 6 – 8 pm Exhibition: 23 January – 18 February 2013 Venue: MOKSPACE | 33 … [Read More]