Notice of Mokspace’s August exhibition: Momentum at Rest: Yong Man Kwon Solo Exhibition 8 August – 1 September Mokspace is delighted to exhibit the works of Yong Man Kwon, a Korean born artist based in France. Kwon’s body of work captures a spectrum of subjects, that are truly brought to life from his vibrant and … [Read More]
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Ancient and modern ceramics at the KCC
Shouvik Datta reports from the talk on Korean ceramics at the KCC on 15 July, which was part of a series of events accompanying the current Moon Vase exhibition. It was a warm July day, and Ms Heena Youn, who is currently completing her PhD at SOAS (on a specialist area of ancient Chinese ceramics), … [Read More]
Sungfeel Yun finalist for Broomhill National Sculpture Prize 2013
Congratulations to Sungfeel Yun for making it to the list of finalists for the 2013 National Sculpture Prize which is held at Broomhill Sculpture Gardens near Barnstaple in Devon. The exhibition will be on until 30 September, and the winner announced in October. You can vote for Sungfeel’s work on the competition website. [Read More]
Lee Jinhan & Kim Jiseon: Group exhibition at HADA Contemporary
Notice of HADA Contemporary’s August exhibition: Lee Jinhan & Kim Jiseon: Group Exhibition 1 August – 1 September 2013 HADA Contemporary | 21 Vyner Street | London E2 9DG www.hadacontemporary.com +44 (0)20 8983 7700 Wednesday – Friday: 11am – 6pm | Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm | Also by appointment HADA Contemporary is pleased … [Read More]
Jihee Kim: Daytime Sleepwalking — at the Crypt Gallery
An upcoming solo show by Jihee Kim in the Crypt at St Pancras. Jihee Kim (김지희): Daytime Sleepwalking Date: 1 – 4 August 2013 (Thu – Sun 11AM – 6PM) Preview 31 July 2013 (6 – 9PM) Venue: The Crypt Gallery, St Pancras Church, Euston Road, London NW1 2BA Artist Talk: 2 August/ Venue & … [Read More]
Gilsotteum to screen at the KCC
Of the 15 or so Im Kwon-taek films I’ve managed to see so far, Gilsotteum is my favourite. It caught me by surprise at the retrospective last year, and I’ll certainly be trying to get to the screening this coming Thursday: Gilsotteum (1985) 7pm, 1 August 2013 Director: IM Kwon-Taek Cast: Kim Ji-mi, Shin Seong-il … [Read More]
Joint Security Area screens at the Terracotta Film Club
If you haven’t yet managed to see the film that launched Park Chan-wook’s career, try this Wednesday at the Prince Charles Cinema (6:45pm on 31 July), courtesy of the Terracotta Film Club. JSA: JOINT SECURITY AREA: A tense thriller where an incident one night jeopardises the delicately balanced North and South Korean ceasefire agreement. Set … [Read More]
Recommended: Folktales about the moon — storytelling sessions at the KCC
If you haven’t sat in on one of Sef Townsend’s storytelling sessions before, now’s your chance. If you’re free on Monday, you’re in for a treat. Part of a series of events linked to the current Moon Jar exhibition at the KCC. Folktales about the moon Monday 29 July 2013, 11:00 or 15:00 at the … [Read More]
Kingston Korean Festival: 17 August 2013
The Kingston Korean Festival will be held as usual in the Fairfield Recreation Ground Kingston KT1 2PY (map) on 17 August. Here is a welcome message from Christopher Kwon, chairman of the Korean Residents’ Society, who organise the festival. The 16th Korean Festival 2013 Outline of the Festival The Korean Festival is to be held … [Read More]
Nam June Paik to be showcased at Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival this year features work by Nam June Paik, hosted by the Talbot Rice Gallery, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Paik’s first solo exhibition in Wuppertal, 1963. Transmitted Live: Nam June Paik Resounds Exhibition curated by Pat Fisher, Talbot Rice Gallery, University of Edinburgh, Seong Eun Kim and Chaeyoung Lee, Nam June … [Read More]
Madame Freedom: “Analogue Body dances with digital video”
This combination of film and performance looks fascinating. “Analogue Body dances with digital video” comments the Hankyoreh. Two brief videos give a flavour of what to expect. Madame Freedom Performance dates Tue 20 Aug, 8:00pm Wed 21 Aug, 8:00pm YMAP (Your Media Arts Project) Hyo Jin Kim Choreographer and director Hyung Su Kim Art director … [Read More]
Korea-related events at the 2013 Edinburgh International Festival
Thanks to the KCC for pulling together a list of the Korea-related performances and events at the 2013 Edinburgh International Festival. And thanks to the many sponsors, which include Gyeonggi Province and Cultural Foundation, the Korea Foundation, University of Edinburgh, Alba Chruthachail, the Ministry of Culture Sport & Tourism, KOCCA, KAMS and the KCC, for … [Read More]
Korean performers at the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe
Thanks to the KCC for pulling together all the Korea-connected events at this year’s Fringe. Here they are: The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013 Dates: 31 July ~ 26 August 2013 Venue: Edinburgh, Scotland Box Office: edfringe.com or 0131 226 0000 Climb a Willow to the Sea God’s Palace Date: 12 Aug (Mon) ~ 24 Aug … [Read More]
Oldboy screens at the KCC
Well, you can’t have a Choi Min-sik season without a screening of possibly the best-known film to have come out of Korea this century. Oldboy Director: Park Chan-wook Running Time: 120min Screening Date: 7pm, 25 July 2013 Synopsis: Oh Dae-su is an average businessman, but after celebrating his daughter’s birthday he finds himself kidnapped and … [Read More]
Korean artists at the Slade 2013 MA/MFA degree show: the eternal cycles of life and creation
At the various London art college degree shows, you can usually find a Korean artist or two whose work you have already seen at one or more of the galleries and group shows around town. And you’ll also find maybe one or two people you’ve missed up until now. At the Slade MFA / MA … [Read More]
Meekyoung Shin shortlisted for Korea Artist Prize 2013
Congratulations to London-based Meekyoung Shin, who is on the shortlist for the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art’s Artist of the Year 2013. She’s recently been in Korea, overseeing the installation of a version of her Duke of Cumberland equestrian soap sculpture in the grounds of the museum in readiness for the opening of … [Read More]