Shinuk Suh’s first solo show at Daniel Benjamin Gallery is a product of social media: the gallery told me that they discovered Shinuk’s work on Instagram, were captivated by it, and decided to offer him a solo show. It’s amazing that such lucky breaks can happen, but based on the work on show the artist … [Read More]
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A.C.E world tour comes to London
My Music Taste are bringing boy band A.C.E to London as part of their world tour: Date: Sunday 10 Mar 2019 @ 6:00 pm Venue: O2 Academy Islington, London Tickets: £62 (General) | £131 (VIP) Ticketmaster | Ticketweb VIP includes: Hi-touch with A.C.E + First entry to the venue Timing: 6:30pm – Doors open | … [Read More]
Chan-Hyo Bae: Jumping Into, at Purdy Hicks
A welcome new exhibition by Chan-Hyo Bae: Chan-Hyo Bae: Jumping Into 8 March – 1 April 2019 Purdy Hicks Gallery | 25 Thurloe Street | London SW7 2LQ | www.purdyhicks.com Open Monday – Friday 10-6 | Saturday 11-6 Gender, culture, isolation, prejudice, and stereotypes are explored in the work of Korean photographer Chan-Hyo Bae (born … [Read More]
Korean Crafts at Collect 2019
I always enjoy visiting Collect – and not just for the Korean exhibitors. Obviously, though, it’s the Korean galleries that attract my attention the most, and it’s good to see the Korean Craft and Design Foundation back for their sixth year. They always present a high quality selection of work; but for me the highlight … [Read More]
Shinuk Suh in Invisible Balance, at Daniel Benjamin Gallery
Following on from their Figurative NOW group show, Daniel Benjamin Gallery present another exhibition including a Korean artist: Invisible Balance Shinuk Suh, Daniel Cordas 17 February – 16 March 2019 Daniel Benjamin Gallery | 120 Kensington Park Road | London W11 2PW | db-gallery.com Gallery hours: Tues – Sat 10am – 6pm Daniel Benjamin Gallery … [Read More]
The Kimjang Project is officially launched
The Kimjang Project launched yesterday in New Malden with congratulatory messages from the Mayor of Kingston Thay Thayalan and the local MP Sir Ed Davey among others. The project celebrates the various aspects of kimjang, for example the communal character of kimchi-making and its health-giving properties. New Malden, sometimes known as New Mal-dong (뉴몰동), as … [Read More]
SOAS seminar: Shamans and Confucian Public Officials
The first SOAS seminar of the month: Shamans and Confucian Public Officials: Religion and Social Recognition in Korea Dr Antonio J. Domenech (Universidad de Málaga) Friday 1 March 2019, 5:15pm Room B104, Brunei Gallery, SOAS University of London This seminar is free, but registration is required. Register here Abstract The general objective of this presentation … [Read More]
Eleanor Hyun on Korean Munbangdo Paintings (OCS members + guests)
A special lecture given by the BM’s Eleanor Hyun for the Oriental Ceramics Society: Picturing Possession: Korean Munbangdo Paintings A lecture by Dr. Eleanor Soo-ah Hyun, curator of Korean collections at the BM Tuesday 12th February: The annual Sonia Lightfoot Memorial Lecture 5:45 for 6:15 pm with welcome drinks sponsored by Woolley & Wallis Society … [Read More]
Bang Yongguk plays the The Underworld, Camden
Bang Yong Guk, former leader of B.A.P, will be touring Europe this March in 5 cities – a powerful and sentimental lyricist who will be releasing his new album soon. Wednesday 27 March 2019 from 17:30-21:30 | Facebook event page Underworld Camden | 174 Camden High St | Camden Town | London NW1 0NE 5:30PM: … [Read More]
Lee Jin Woo: Towards Silence, at HdM Gallery
The focus on dansaekhwa in London continues with this new exhibition at HdM Gallery: Lee Jin Woo: Towards Silence 7 February – 4 March 2019 HdM Gallery | 42 Conduit Street | Mayfair | London W1S 2YH | www.hdmgallery.com Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm HdM GALLERY is delighted to present ‘Towards Silence’, a solo … [Read More]
Screening: The Gift of Love
Join the Korea Future Initiative and Connect: North Korea on February 22nd at 7pm in New Malden Methodist Church for a screening of ‘The Gift of Love’, a new film by North Korean exile and film director Gim Gyu Min. Following the screening, Mr Gim will join for a Q+A. Screening of ‘The Gift of … [Read More]
K-Beauty event featuring Q2HAN
Korean beauty products seem to be getting more of a foothold in the UK. Last year, the pop-up in Westfield and the meet & greet with youtuber Joan Kim; and this year starts with another session with a beauty youtube channel, hosted by UK online supplier of K-beauty products. Q2HAN x Skin Library K-Beauty Talk … [Read More]
Eric Nam plays the Islington Academy
The Korean American singer and songwriter will be in London this June. Friday 21 + Saturday 22 [extra date] June 2019 @ 7:00 pm | O2 Academy Islington, London Facebook events page Links: www.ericnam.com [Read More]
Sleepers in Venice screening at London International Filmmaker Festival
I didn’t make it to Venice in 2015, so I managed to miss Sleepers in Venice, a group show of Korean artists curated by Stephanie Seungmin Kim. Fortunately, she producted a documentary of the whole thing, which you can catch at the London International Filmmaker Festival this month. Be there. Sleepers in Venice Directed & … [Read More]
BLACKPINK London tickets go on sale 5 Feb
BLACKPINK have announced two UK shows as part of their 2019 world tour. The K-Pop stars will perform at the Manchester Arena on Tuesday 21 May, and the SSE Arena in Wembley the next day, marking their first ever UK dates and what should be the biggest K-pop event in the UK so far this … [Read More]
RIP Kim Bok-dong
Next Tuesday, 5 February, a vigil will be held in remembrance of Kim Bok-dong who passed away on Monday 28 January, aged 93. She was a victim of Japanese military sexual slavery and a tireless campaigner against violence to women and girls in conflict. Her visit to London in 2015 touched many hearts. The vigil … [Read More]