Here are the events in March that I know of. Join the LKL Facebook group, for any updates. Theatre In-sook Chappell’s debut play “This isn’t Romance” continues until 7 March. If you live in the London area you really should go to see this. Music A rare opportunity to hear a live performance of a … [Read More]
Monthly events lists (page 14)
February Events 2009
Here’s what’s coming up in February Visual arts: The Choi Jeong-hwa KCC first anniversary show Shine a Light continues at the KCC. There’s a discussion forum on 5 February. Lee Jae-hyo’s solo show finishes at the Albermarle Gallery on 3 Feb, while Bae Chan-hyo’s show wraps up on 7 Feb at Purdy Hicks, as does … [Read More]
January events 2009
Here are the events for January 2009 as far as I know: Visual Arts I-MYU Projects participate in the London Art Fair, with work by Seahyun Lee and Hyung-geun Park, 13-18 January Illustrator and animator Son Jeongmin exhibits at I-MYU, commencing 6 January. Entry Forms continues at the KCC until 15 January The KCC celebrates … [Read More]
December events 2008
Here are the events I know about for December. Film The British Museum is holding a screening of family films on Saturday 6 May. In an interesting double bill, we have Marathon (2004) – a cut above your average feelgood sporting movie – and Wedding Day (1956) The KCC’s twice-a-month screenings continue. Christmas in August … [Read More]
November Events 2008
This events listing was written a week ago before the KCC had published their programme for November. I’ll update it when I get more information. Film Too many films to mention in the London Korean Film Festival at the Barbican from 6 November, with some of them going to Liverpool on 13 November. There’s also … [Read More]
October Events 2008
Here are the events I know about for October Exhibitions Forwards and Upwards, the story of the Republic of Korea after 60 years, runs 6 – 13 October at the KCC I’m told that there’s an exhibition about slavery in the Festival Hall ballroom area, including photos of Korean comfort women Sun Kim (ceramicist) participates … [Read More]
September events 2008
Here are the events for September. Festivals We are at the start of the eighth lunar month, which means that Chuseok is approaching. Chuseok this year falls on 14 September. If you’re in Korea, enjoy your time sitting in a traffic jam on your way back to your home town. In London and nearby there … [Read More]
August events 2008
As usual, I’ll update this post as I hear more. Exhibitions Cantilever Left continues at I-MYU until 9 August. There will be a different exhibition starting soon after. Psycho Buildings continues at the Hayward Gallery until 25 August. The U_Design City_Seoul exhibition continues at the KCC until 2 August, then is replaced by Vessels, an … [Read More]
July events 2008
Here’s what I know about so far: Festivals Dulsori participates in the Henley Festival, 9-13 July The Korean Food Festival takes place in New Malden, 12 July The Edinburgh Fringe starts, with lots of Korean participation, from 30 July The London Festival of Architecture continues until 20 July, with the Seoul: World Design City exhibition … [Read More]
June events 2008
Here are the events that I know about for June. Apologies for the delays in posting this – my broadband service is down at the moment and I have to find alternative solutions for posting. As ever, please let me know of addenda and corrigenda. Festivals 8 June: Dano summer festival, Trafalgar Square, 1-7pm. Last … [Read More]
May events 2008
This post is likely to be incomplete as it was written a while ago, before I went on holiday. In particular, it is likely to omit one or two events at the KCC. If you know of anything to be added, please leave a comment below. KCC Film nights This month the theme is the … [Read More]
April events 2008
Stage Jump returns to the Peacock for a few weeks from 15 April. A fun evening out. Books and boffins The Korea Discussion Group at Chatham House hosts the former Polish ambassador to the DPRK on 11 April, and Glyn Ford MEP introduces his book there on 18 April. Professor Chang Hyo-Hyun of Korea University … [Read More]
March events 2008
Academia and discussions The last SOAS Centre for Korean Studies Friday seminar is on 7 March – Kevin Gray of Sussex University talks on Democracy, Neoliberalism and the Crisis of the Korean Labour Movement. 5pm, G52, Main Building, SOAS. Former UK ambassador to Seoul Warwick Morris addresses the Korea Discussion Group at Chatham House on … [Read More]
February events 2008
Exhibitions The Korean Cultural Centre UK is now open. Pay it a visit. Join the library. Watch that TV drama you were always interested in but didn’t want to pay to buy. Browse round the opening exhibition, Good Morning Mr Nam June Paik. Other exhibitions with Korean interest are Sacred at Novas Gallery till 16 … [Read More]
January Events 2008
Visual Arts Arcadia continues at I-MYU till 14 January. The next show will be from 31 January featuring Bon-a Koo and Yeonsoo Ha. Francesca Cho participates in a World Religion Day exhibition at Novas Gallery, the Contemporary Urban Centre, 73-81 Southwark Bridge Rd, London SE1 0NQ, from 18 January. And, if you happen to be … [Read More]
December events 2007
In the run up to the festive season we have the following events: Visual arts / crafts Sung Hwan Kim continues showing at the Wilkinson Gallery project space, a short stroll from Bethnal Green Tube Arcadia continues at I-MYU The Korean Contemporary Arts show returns to the Jerwood space, 171 Union Street London SE1 0LN, … [Read More]