Korean Iconic; Echoes Now is an exhibition that explores the contemporary history and cultural diversity of Korea through modern art. While Korea’s modern history known to the international community may be summarized by ‘war’ and ‘division,’ this exhibition focuses on discovering the rich and unique aspects of Korean contemporary history through art. This exhibition emphasizes … [Read More]
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Korean artists at FOCUS Art Fair 2024
FOCUS Art Fair, founded in 2017 under the direction of Sungmin Hong and Jungwon Lee, is an international art fair offering a platform for diverse and rising artists to bring their unique visions to life. Since its inception, FOCUS has hosted over 45 overseas exhibitions, spotlighting the voices of well-known names, top galleries, and young … [Read More]
Mire Lee: Hyundai Commission at Tate Modern
Tate Modern and Hyundai Motor announce that Mire Lee will create the next annual Hyundai Commission. Mire Lee is known for her visceral sculptures which use kinetic, mechanised elements to invoke the tension between soft forms and rigid systems. Her new site-specific work for the Turbine Hall will be open to the public from 9 … [Read More]
Knitted together: the Korean lives and legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt
Drawing on the objects and photographs of the main donors to the Korean collection at the Oriental Museum, Knitted Together details Richard and Joan Rutt’s 20 years living in South Korea in the immediate aftermath of the Korean War (1950 – 1953). Coinciding with the 70th anniversary of when Richard first arrived in Korea as … [Read More]
Haegue Yang: Leap Year, at the Hayward Gallery
Haegue Yang’s work spans a vast range of media – from paper collage to performative sculpture and immense sensorial installations. Equally as wide-ranging, her inspiration draws on diverse histories and customs, including East Asian traditions and folklore, modernism, contemporary art history and nature. Yang uses a variety of crafts, techniques and materials in her work, … [Read More]
Jinhee Kim: Drink Water, at Frieze Cork Street
ThisWeekendRoom are pleased to present Drink Water, the solo exhibition by Berlin and Seoul-based artist Jinhee Kim. Kim uses the everyday act of drinking water as a metaphor to contemplate the meaning of identity beyond distinctions of race, culture, gender, and language. Her paintings depict figures caught in seemingly repetitive and mundane routines: a face … [Read More]
Kingsbury Coffee Morning: Art from the Land of High Mountains
Come and join Daryl Stenvoll-Wells and learn about some of the Korean artists representing the country’s contemporary art scene on the world stage. You will focus on the work of modern master Elaine Ildan Choi, whose fascinating life set the stage for a wide ranging and acclaimed career as a painter, sculptor and installation artist. … [Read More]
4482 Artist Talk with Woo Jin Joo
Welcome to 4482[SASAPARI] Art Talk series! The theme of ‘K-Art Now’ this year is ‘Colour and Material’. Please join us for an engaging artist talk with Woo Jin, a Seoul-born mixed-media artist who blends textiles and embroidery to explore the intersection of art and craft. A graduate of the Royal College of Art with an … [Read More]
KCC exhibition: Digital Heritage, Now! AI With You
The Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present the autumn exhibition “Digital Heritage, Now! AI With You,” which showcases the beauty and significance of Korean cultural heritage through a fusion of digital data and AI-powered media art. “Digital Heritage, Now! AI With You” offers a unique experience that re-explores and reinterprets Korean cultural heritage … [Read More]
The Oulim in London 2024
Experience a true moment of Harmony (Oulim) where the boundaries between the cultures and technologies of Korea. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Creative Content Agency, “The Oulim in London” showcases the essence of K-content, which has recently been attracting attention around the world. … [Read More]
Market Root: the K-Creatives market
Welcome to Market Root – K-Creatives in London! Join us at 1 Adelaide Road for a day brimming with creativity and inspiration. Connect with fellow K-Creatives and explore unique handmade products including fashion, accessories, ceramics, and hand-woven textiles, complemented by authentic Korean desserts and drinks. Discover K-cosmetics, lettering posters, vintage jewelry, and even a flea … [Read More]
Korean art exhibition and concert with the Thames Philharmonia
KAET Exhibition – 2024 Korea Art Exhibition An exhibition of fine art, photography, Korean painting, crafts and contemporary art work selected by artists from the Korean Art Association. A vibrant collection that encompasses Korean traditions, culture, life style and landscape. Thames Philharmonia with Soo-Yeon Ham (piano) Join us for an evening of sumptuous classical music … [Read More]
Pulse: Beyond Delight – Seoul-inspired immersive video experience
PULSE: Beyond Delight is a media art exhibition that takes you on an immersive journey into the heart of Seoul, reinterpreting the city’s energy and breath through a sharper, more intellectual lens. Building on the resounding success of Delight, which captivated London audiences for 8 months after its October 2023 opening, PULSE goes beyond, offering … [Read More]
‘Across the Decades’- an exhibition celebrating the 70th anniversary of the National Academy of Arts
The Korean Cultural Centre UK’s summer exhibition ‘Across the Decades’ will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the National Academy of Arts of the Republic of Korea. The National Academy of Arts (NAA), Republic of Korea is an institution dedicated to celebrating the works and insights of master artists over the past 70 years. As the … [Read More]
Kim Bohie: “Beyond”, at Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Art
In her first solo exhibition in Europe, Korean painter Kim Bohie (김보희) presents a new body of work that explores the subtleties of landscape. Kim synthesises various Korean and Western painting traditions to produce her own distinct style. Her paintings are about looking and personal connection to place, engaging with ideas around closeness – spiritual … [Read More]
Jin Han Lee: Keen Feet, at Union Pacific
The feet are both a bridge between the self and environment, as well as the self and others (it is more intimate, for example, to entwine one’s feet with another’s, than to join hands). For the artist Jin Han Lee (b. 1982, Seoul, South Korea), the feet relate to the boundaries of self and non-self, … [Read More]