Details of the upcoming exhibition at the Korean Cultural Centre: a major exhibition of Buddhist work with associated events. “Buddha Speaks with a New Voice: Who am I?” Exhibition Dates: 10 April – 29 May 2010 The Korean Cultural Centre UK in association with the Mok-A Buddhist Museum proudly announces the upcoming exhibition ‘Buddha Speaks … [Read More]
Visual arts, crafts, design, fashion (page 94)
Folding Plug wins Design of the Year 2010
Brit Insurance Designs of the Year 2010: the amazing Korean folding plug designed by Choi Min-kyu is in the news again: http://bit.ly/ZoPy1u # Links: View all posts relating to Choi Min-kyu’s Folding Plug at the Design of the Year blog [Read More]
Korean Court Paintings: one-day workshop at SOAS and British Museum
Details of the one-day seminar at SOAS on 29 March, including abstracts of the papers to be presented. Korean Court Paintings Date: 29 March 2010 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Venue: Russell Square: College Buildings Room: Khalili Lecture Theatre Introduction Funded by the Centre of Korea Studies at SOAS and the Academy of Korean Studies … [Read More]
Korean fashion students get recognition in London
Korean fashion students at London colleges have been getting recognition: Jackie Lee of Central St Martins was one of the winners of the Harrods Design Award, while Rok Hwang won the L’Oréal Professional award for his “literally star-studded collection of maxi tube dresses in brown and blue.” At London College of Fashion, Lee Young-li’s MA … [Read More]
Far East Fine Art: Korean artists at the Mall Galleries
News of a group show at the Mall Galleries, 23rd Mar – 3rd Apr 2010, 10am – 5pm (Closes 4pm on final day). As interest in the arts of the Far East becomes greater than ever, a new company has been established which aims to present its best, most innovative artists to a new audience. … [Read More]
Exhibition visit: 53 young Korean artists at the Bargehouse
Fifty three young Korean artists in one place, 2010’s 4482 exhibition is its third and biggest ever incarnation. The initiative’s name is drawn from the UK’s and South Korea’s international dialling codes (+44 and +82 respectively) and focuses on young Korean artistic talent based in the London area. In many cases the artists are students, … [Read More]
On-the-spot guidance in Boston Globe’s big picture
Ample fodder for caption competitions as Kim Jong-il gives On the Spot Guidance in The Big Picture, the Boston Globe (Boston.com) – with a collection of 31 photos culled from the KCNA http://bit.ly/bPXyrd # [Read More]
The Korean War in colour at the Smithsonian
Colour photos of the Korean War: John Rich, a US journalist took some personal photos: Smithsonian.com. Well worth a look. Sample below. http://bit.ly/b5tDMS # [Read More]
Pojagi wrapping cloths take off in America
Pojagi wrapping cloths get a new lease of life in America with the Bobo Wrapping Scarf, created by Korean-American Patricia Lee. # Described as “eco-luxe reusable wraps,” the bobos are now available in luxurious Asian-inspired brocades, trendy animal prints, quirky stripes and floral patterns. Source: Korea Times [Read More]
Arirang sells French Connection
“This is The Woman,” opens a new ad for French Connection. “The Woman of All Women.” The voiceover is rather reminiscent of British children’s TV programming from the 1960’s (Watch with Mother), albeit with a French accent. The footage is in black and white, adding to the slightly dated feel. And in the background, we … [Read More]
Debbie Han interviewed in the Korea Times
Good to see a feature on Debbie Han, a regular in the London Korean Art scene, in the Korea Times: # I had a vision, a strong desire to document what was happening in Korea and Asia at this moment, through my own eyes. I grew up in the U.S., and when I came to … [Read More]
Yeon Lee ‘Re-use Me’ at the Jerwood Space
News of an unusual installation at the Jerwood Space: Yeon Lee: Re-use me (curated by Gyeyeon Park) Project Space, Jerwood Space, 171 Union Street, London, SE1 0LN Exhibition: 1 March – 6 April 2010 Open: Monday – Friday 9 – 5pm, Saturday 11 – 3pm Admission: Free ‘Re-use me’ is an installation of new work … [Read More]
Lee Bul interviewed in Korea Times
Good interview with cyborg artist Lee Bul in the Korea Times. "Lee Bul Pioneers Korean Contemporary Art" http://bit.ly/cxvu6K #. “Becoming an artist is not possible from trying. If somebody tries ‘not’ to be an artist, the person will have a greater possibility of becoming an artist,” she says. [Read More]
4482 [SASAPARI] Utopia / Dystopia: A Palace with Contemporary Views
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Now in its third year, 4482 [SASAPARI] is the annual showcase for Korean contemporary artists living and working in London. In 2010, subtitled Utopia/ Dystopia: A Palace with Contemporary Views, it presents the latest work from 53 artists in the cavernous Bargehouse building on the South Bank. In the art world’s continual search for the … [Read More]
Kim Yeon returns to the Albemarle Gallery
One of LKL’s favourite exhibitions of 2009 was Korean Aesthetics at Albemarle Gallery. One of the artists from that exhibition, Kim Yeon, returns to the Albemarle in a group show which also includes work by David Reimondo and four talented graduates from 2009. From the exhibition catalogue: Kim Yeon’s sculptures encourage moments of meditation and … [Read More]
Koreans shine in London College of Fashion MA show
The stars of the fashion world were out in force at the V&A last Thursday to witness the catwalk show for the London College of Fashion MA candidates. A quick name-check of the fashion students taking the MA this year indicates a fair number of Koreans. Two of the highest profile students in the LCF … [Read More]