There is a steady stream of Korean art exhibitions at commercial and public galleries, where the work is hung in a sterile, anonymous fashion so that you can focus on the art itself. Now comes something different: art hung in a very private space, where it is nurtured and cared for in a living environment. … [Read More]
Visual arts, crafts, design, fashion (page 78)
Korean wins award from London Design Museum
Congratulations to Kim Ki-hyun, winner of a “Design Oscar” in the Designs of the Year 2012 award from the Design Museum for his 1.3 Chair made out of balsa wood – exhibited at 100% Design London last year [Read More]
2012 Travel Diary 2: Suh Do-ho “Home within Home” at the Leeum
Seoul, Saturday 24 March 2012. The Leeum Samsung Museum of Art, a short walk from Hangangjin subway station (Line 6), is currently hosting what is claimed to be their first ever solo show there by a living Korean artist. Suh Do-ho has been a prominent international artist for over 10 years – since appearing for … [Read More]
Weekend Artshow & Auction helps Heart Radio’s charity
News of a charity art show this weekend: the HeartArt weekend art show is raising money for Heart Radio’s charity ‘Have a Heart’ and includes fun fundraising features including a brilliant prize draw, celeb donated art auction, and the opportunity to purchase art and craft by a selection of extraordinary artists – including Francesca Cho. … [Read More]
2012 Travel Diary 1: Dansaekhwa – Korean Monochrome Painting at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, Saturday 24 March 2012. Whenever I come to Seoul I always try to get to Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon to visit the National Museum of Contemporary Art. Even if there isn’t a particularly interesting special exhibition on (and that’s rare), their permanent collection is always worth a browse. This time, the special … [Read More]
East meets West: Art and Design Now, at Mokspace
News of the next show at Mokspace, near the British Museum. East meets West: Art and Design Now Exhibition Venue: Mokspace Gallery | 33 Museum Street | London | WC1A 1LH | http://www.mokspace.com/ PRIVATE VIEW: 24 APRIL 2012, 6 – 8 pm Exhibition Date: 24 APRIL – 3 May 2012, 11 am – 6 pm … [Read More]
Fell on Good Soil: Hyesoo You at Gallery du Monde
News of a solo show by Hyesoo You, whose work was included in this year’s Sasapari exhibition. The gallery is in the basement of a Hackney creperie. Have a snack while you’re there. Fell on Good Soil Hyesoo You 6 – 26 April 2012 Gallery du Monde, 51 Chatsworth Road, London E5 0LH Monday-Sunday 08:00-19:00 … [Read More]
The function of the oblique – at No Format and Son Gallery
News of a group exhibition including three London-based Korean artists. It’s a two-parter. Part I is at a gallery near the Thames Barrier, while Part II moves to Peckham Rye later in April: The function of the oblique Curated by Attilia Fattori Franchini Sebastian Acker | Nicolas Feldmeyer | Shan Hur | Minae Kim | … [Read More]
Kang Soon-yul at Mill House Gallery
KAA chairman Kang Soon-yul participates in a group exhibition by the British Tapestry Association’s South East group at Mill House Gallery, Ecclesden Lane, Angmering, West Sussex, BH16 4DQ, 6 – 15 April. http://bit.ly/Ie9pv4 [Read More]
Affordable art at Mokspace
Running Boy’s cartoon-like embroidery and Kyungho Park’s colourful street art at Mokspace (near the British Museum) are bright, fun and very affordable. Pay the exhibition a visit http://bit.ly/HVqQ4P [Read More]
Situated Senses 02: 30cm of Obscurity at the Old Police Station
News of an interesting group exhibition at an equally interesting venue: Deptford’s Old Police Station, which was the venue for one of Union Gallery’s shows a couple of years back. Situated Senses 02: 30cm of Obscurity Artists : Minae Kim | Sangjin Kim | Jaeyeon Chung Curator : Jay Jungin Hwang Venue : The Old … [Read More]
Running Boy and Kyungho Park at Mokspace
News of a two-week double show at Mokspace (33 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LH), starting today: Wall Illustration Collection Kyungho Park An exhibition at MOKSPACE, London / 5 – 19 April 2012 Mokspace is delighted to present the first exhibition of the work of Korean wall illustrator, Kyungho Park. Based in Seoul, he has worked … [Read More]
ID Please: a Korean group show in Peckham
News of an upcoming group exhibition by young Korean artists, in a Peckham gallery: ID, please. New Gallery London (92 Peckham Road, London, SE15 5PY) 9 – 14 April 2012 (Monday to Saturday) Private view: 6 – 9pm, Monday, 9 April 2012 Curated by Dani Daeun Kim & Yovi Jisun Song Organised by Alpha Art … [Read More]
Korean Contemporary Art at Moorhouse
I popped into this exhibition on the way home from work earlier this week. It’s good to see art in an environment that is slightly less artificial than a gallery space. Lee Jae-hyo’s tables (pictured) looked particularly good in the reception area of this office building, just next to Moorgate tube. Also looking natural on … [Read More]
When I spoke its name, it came to me and became a flower: Korean group show in Paris
News of a group exhibition of Korean artists in a Paris home. Ring before you go. “When I spoke its name, it came to me and became a flower” Sunhee Choi and Jari Lager are pleased to invite you to this group exhibition Private View: Saturday, 31 March 2012, from 19.00 onwards 7 Rue Gustave … [Read More]
In the Details – at Hanmi Gallery
News of Hanmi Gallery’s 10th Interim Exhibition: In the Details Friday 23 March – Friday 6 April 2012 Hanmi Gallery is pleased to announce its 10th interim exhibition ‘In the details’, presenting new work by Locco Lee and Robert Lye. The exhibition brings together two artists who each focus on particular aspects of their environments, … [Read More]