Congratulations to Ahn Jinkyun on his first solo show: On the surface of images 6 Oct – 18 Nov Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00 Phoenix Brighton | 10 – 14 Waterloo Place | Brighton | BN2 9NB Brighton Photo Fringe and Phoenix Brighton are pleased to present On the surface of images, an exhibition by Jinkyun Ahn. This … [Read More]
Visual arts, crafts, design, fashion (page 73)
Bae Doo-na’s London fashion shoot
Bae Doo-na was in London earlier this year, staying with her language coach in preparation for the shooting of Cloud Atlas (which we’re really looking forward to at LKL). She took the time out to do a fashion shoot for Marie Claire Korea, which recently hit the news stands. Thanks to Yuna at the Marmot’s … [Read More]
A quick tour of this month’s Korean First Thursday openings
The First Thursday of every month in the London art scene is when many galleries tend to have their official openings – when you can tour loads of galleries, get a glass of wine at each one, get to meet the artist, mingle with all the visitors and maybe get to see some of the … [Read More]
Exhibition news: Maximum City at James Freeman Gallery
Hong Young-in, who has exhibited a number of times in London over the years – including at Korean Eye in 2010 – has a new show at James Freeman Gallery: Maximum City Suhasini Kejriwal & Young In Hong 12 October – 10 November 2012 A publication with a text by Ole Hagen will accompany the … [Read More]
Lee Jaehyo: Transformations, at Albemarle Gallery
After his prominent position in one of the rooms in this summer’s Korean Eye at the Saatchi Gallery, Lee Jaeho returns to the Albemarle for one of his regular solo slots: Lee Jaehyo: Transformations Albemarle Gallery, 49 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4JR 11 October – 3 November This, the 29th solo exhibition of the sculptures … [Read More]
Sanghyun Kim solo exhibition at Mokspace
Sanghyun Kim’s intricate work created by burning incense on paper recently featured in a group show at Mokspace. He now gets a two-week solo show at the same venue: Sanghyun Kim solo exhibition Mokspace Gallery, 33 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LH Exhibition Dates : 2 Oct – 15 Oct 2012 Opening Hours : 11am – … [Read More]
Lee Kangwook: Invisible Space, at HADA Vyner Street
After a brief showing at Asia House in August, Lee Kangwook has a slightly longer exhibition at HADA Vyner Street this month: Lee Kangwook: Invisible Space HADA CONTEMPORARY 4 – 26 OCTOBER 2012 Hada Contemporary is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Lee Kangwook (b.1976, South Korea). This exhibition aims to explore his artistic … [Read More]
Speed Date with Korean Artists
An interesting upcoming event at Chelsea College of Art & Design. Given LKL’s talk on this subject back in 2009, this is an event we wholeheartedly support. Speed Date with Korean Artists in the context of THE SHOW MUST GO ON 27 September 2012, 5pm – 7pm Venue: Lecture Theater | Chelsea College of Art … [Read More]
Based on the design talent at Goldsmiths, the future of Korea at 100% Design London is in safe hands
One of the regular features in the London calendar is the London Design Festival, which this year ran from 14-23 September. Two big exhibitions form the cornerstones of the festival, at opposite ends of the Circle Line: 100% Design London at Earl’s Court, and Tent London at the Truman Brewery in Brick Lane. And given … [Read More]
Hyunjhin Baik – Solo Exhibition at 43 Inverness Street
The first UK solo exhibition of the South Korean artist, Hyunjhin Baik. This will showcase the prominent Korean visual artist and musician Baik whose voice has been used for three of Pina Bauchs late works and whose music has been used in the soundtracks of films directed by Chan-Wook Park. This will be his first … [Read More]
Two months after installation, Shin Meekyoung’s soapy Duke of Cumberland is still looking good
Two months after installation, Shin Meekyoung’s soapy Duke of Cumberland is still looking good, with not much evidence of erosion yet (this picture was taken on 22 September 2012). I wonder how it will survive a rainy autumn. [Read More]
Twin Town: a collaborative exhibition at the KCC
The KCC’s next exhibition is an interesting project featuring collaborations between Korean and western artists. Twin Town Exhibition Dates: 18 September 2012 – 24 October 2012 Private View: Tuesday 18 September 2012, 6.30pm The Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present Twin Town, an exhibition of new artwork by Korean and European artists. Minae … [Read More]
Bada Song: Body and Shelter, at The Agency Gallery
Bada Song has a solo exhibition at The Agency gallery in Deptford, 21 September – 20 October. Congratulations are also due to Song, who has just won second prize in the prestigious Jerwood Drawing Prize 2012 – the largest and longest running annual open exhibition for drawing in the UK. Bada Song: Body and Shelter … [Read More]
Soon Yul Kang at Portland The Gallery
Autumn Exhibition Date: 5th September – 31st October 2012 Venue: Portland The Gallery 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, Surrey, TW 10 6UB Gallery opening hours: Tuesday – Friday 9am – 3pm. Three artists are invited for Autumn Exhibition at Portland The Gallery in Richmond from the 5th September until the 31st October. Works on Exhibition include … [Read More]
Choi Jeong-hwa: a summer on the South Bank
The summer is over, and Chuseok approaches. The gay green baskets and balloons which adorned the drab concrete pillars beneath the Hayward Gallery and Queen Elizabth Hall during the Olympics period have been packed away. Here’s a reminder of what was there. Choi Jeong-hwa supervises the inflation of the spiral balloons for his installation Life-Life … [Read More]
Korea Design returns to 100% Design London
As in previous years, the Korea Institute of Design Promotion is hosting a country pavilion at the Earls Court 100% Design London show. Here are the details of the Korean exhibitors this year. KOREA DESIGN 2012 100% Design, London 19-22 September 2012 Stand IP300 Korea Design is an exhibition of Korean Design at 100% Design … [Read More]