Pianist Minjung Baek will be giving a lunchtime concert in St. Martins’ Church Hall, Ruislip, on Wednesday 26 February at 12:15pm [Map] The programme includes Scriabin Sonata No.2 Beethoven’s last piano sonata Chopin Ballade no.1 Ravel La Valse. Links: www.minjungbaek.com [Read More]
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London Fashion Week: the AW14 catwalk shows
Two Korean fashion designers displayed their Autumn / Winter 2014 looks on the London Fashion Week catwalk on Valentine’s day. And despite their very different inspirations, there were interesting parallels in terms of colour palette and fabric, and even some design features. Looking at the common factors between the two collections, high, roll-neck or sculpted … [Read More]
Han Kim plays the Mozart Clarinet Concerto
Clarinet prodigy Han Kim will be playing the Clarinet Concerto in an all-Mozart programme performed by the Ariel Consort of London conducted by Douglas Lee on 1 March. The concert, which will be held at 7:30pm in St Matthew’s Church, Durham Road, West Wimbledon, London SW20 0DE [Map] is in aid of Marie Curie Cancer … [Read More]
Korean artists and galleries at Art14
As an addendum and recap to my post of last December, here are the galleries I know of who will be presenting Korean artists at Art14 (28 Feb – 2 Mar at Olympia Grand): Section Gallery Artists (if announced) London First 43 Inverness Street (London) Kim Ha-young, Oak Jungho Choi & Lager (Cologne) Lee Seahyun, … [Read More]
Chaos, Cosmos And Circulation: Sungfeel Yun at Hanmi Gallery
Running alongside (or actually above) the 32nd interim exhibition at Hanmi Gallery is a solo presentation of works on canvas by Sungfeel Yun. Yun will be featured at Hanmi Gallery’s stall at Art 14. Update: Following the success of Hanmi’s participation in Art14, this exhibition has been extended to 16 March. Sungfeel Yun: Chaos, Cosmos … [Read More]
Sun Ae Kim: Quotidian, at Mokspace
We enjoyed Sun Ae Kim’s participation last year in the RCA Biennial Research Exhibition, not just for the novelty of free beer jelly, but for the lovely ceramic drinking cups and bowls. So we’re looking forward to her first solo show, at Mokspace, from 6 March. Sun Ae Kim: Quotidian 6th – 22nd March 2014 … [Read More]
Gangnam Style? Plastic Surgery and Biopolitics in South Korea
A new addition to the list of SOAS seminars this term: Gangnam Style?: Plastic Surgery and Biopolitics in South Korea Dr So Yeon Leem (Sociology, LSE) Date: 28 February 2014 5:15 – 7:00 PM Venue: Russell Square: College Buildings Room G50 Abstract South Korea is a plastic surgery nation, where the biopolitics of plastic surgery … [Read More]
Chung Heeseung: Inadequate Metaphors, at HADA Contemporary
The next show coming up at HADA Contemporary: Chung Heeseung: Inadequate Metaphors 6 – 30 March 2014 HADA Contemporary | 21 Vyner Street | London | E2 9DG Wednesday – Friday: 11am – 6pm | Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm www.hadacontemporary.com HADA Contemporary is delighted to present first UK solo exhibition by Chung Heeseung … [Read More]
Korean Literature Nights: the programme for the year
The schedule for the literature nights at the KCC this year has been announced. The first one booked out within minutes. Booking for Your Republic is Calling You is now open. Date Author Book 26 Feb Shin Kyung-Sook Please Look after Mother (LKL Review) 26 Mar Kim Young-Ha Your Republic is Calling you (LKL Review) … [Read More]
A reason to watch the Sochi closing ceremony
A reason to watch the closing ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics as they hand over to Pyeongchang 2018: LKL’s favourite jazz singer Nah Youn Sun will perform Arirang with classical star Jo Sumi and former Boohwal lead singer Lee Seung-cheol. Sounds like a variation on President Park’s inauguration ceremony. Source: Chosun Ilbo You can … [Read More]
Hwang Seon-tae: Sunlight — for Shine Artists at Albemarle Gallery
Hwang Seon-tae was the surprise newcomer in Shine’s 2013 Korean Collective show at Albemarle Gallery whose placid interiors rather stole the show. So it’s good that he is being featured again: Hwang Seon Tae | SUNLIGHT 6 March – 2 April 2014 Shine Artists | Albemarle Gallery | 49 Albemarle Street | London, W1S 4JR … [Read More]
Bae Joonsung: The Costume of the Painter – at Albemarle Gallery
Bae Joonsung returns to the Albemarle Gallery for a solo show: BAE JOONSUNG: The Costume of the Painter 6 March – 2 April 2014 Albemarle Gallery, 49 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4JR, www.albemarlegallery.com Mon – Fri 10-6 | Sat 10-4 Bae Joonsung (born 1967 Kwangju, Korea) continues his highly acclaimed series ‘The Costume of the … [Read More]
The Korean Novels on Screen Programme at the KCC
The KCC, in conjunction with the British Council, has announced its programme of films inspired by Korean literature. Two and a half of the films have their original stories available in English translation. The ones available in English are The Road to Sampo and Leafie. The half-film is The Scarlet Letter, which is based both … [Read More]
Symposium: A Banquet of Korean Contemporary Art — The 6th Exhibition by 4482 (Sasapari)
Sasapari, a group show with usually more than 40 artists, is a phenomenal organisational feat. Hence it’s hardly a surprise if one year – as in 2013 – they take a break. But they’re back again this year, and once again 40 artists will be taking over the Bargehouse. Given the break, there are a … [Read More]
Dari Bae in Hanmi Gallery group exhibition: ARE YOU OK?
Hanmi Gallery’s 32nd interim exhibition is a group show which includes work by Dari Bae. Following the success of Hanmi’s participation in Art14, this exhibition has been extended to 16 March. ARE YOU OK? Hanmi Gallery | 30 Maple Street | London | W1T 6HA | www.hanmigallery.co.uk 24 Monday February – 9 Sunday 16 March … [Read More]
Hanmi Gallery at Art14
As we noted in December last year, Hanmi Gallery is in the Emerge section of Art14. Here are further details of what to expect at Hanmi’s stand: Set in Motion Yingmei Duan | Junebum Park | Sungfeel Yun EMERGE -‐ Stand EM10 Olympia Grand Hall, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX 27TH FEBRUARY – 2ND MARCH … [Read More]