LKL celebrates its 7th birthday this year, and between us we’ve been following Korean culture in London for longer than that. So we were very excited when the KCCUK opened in January 2008, and we have been enthusiastically following its activities ever since. We’re honoured to have been asked to participate in this particular event, … [Read More]
Category: Events (page 232)
Event news: the KCC’s fifth anniversary concert at the Cadogan Hall
One of the events celebrating the KCCUK’s 5th birthday is a special concert at the Cadogan Hall. The highlight will be an abbreviated performance of one of the five surviving works of the Pansori canon, Jeokbyeokga (The Battle of the Red Cliffs), performed by the holder of Intangible Cultural Asset No 5. KCCUK 5th Anniversary … [Read More]
Sunae Kim and Hyukgue Kwon in Disruption – the RCA Research Biennial exhibition
Three press releases follow: one for the RCA Research Biennial Exhibition itself, then one for each of the two Korean participants. Disruption Research RCA Biennial Exhibition 2013 disruption.rca.ac.uk An investigation on the idea of disturbance, subversion and irritation in an art and design practice: 21st — 27th January 10am – 5.30pm Open till 8.30pm on … [Read More]
Promenade performances of Hansel & Gretel opera feature Korean student designer
English Pocket Opera Company is putting on ‘promenade’ performances of Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel. The production is a collaboration with the BA (Hons) Performance Design and Practice course of Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design (part of University of the Arts London), including Korean Artists Association member Seyoung Jeong (정세영). Full details … [Read More]
Exhibition Visit: Purdy Hicks previews new Bae Chan-hyo works; Hanmi focuses on media art – at London Art Fair
At the London Art Fair it was nice to see some new Korean work as well as re-enjoy some pieces which have already been seen in London exhibitions. At Purdy Hicks, Bae Chan-hyo was previewing a new chapter in his Existing in Costume series. His past work has him exploring male / female and east … [Read More]
Wonji Seol and Bongsu Park – In the Void
Coinciding with her solo show at Mokspace, Park Bongsu is in a group show with Seol Wonji and two others in the crypt under St Pancras (new) Church opposite Euston Station. In the Void 19 – 27 January 2013 Opening times: 11am – 5.30pm Private view: Saturday 19 January, 6pm – 9pm The Crypt Gallery, … [Read More]
High Resolutions: group show at Atlas Gallery includes large format photos of the Mass Games
You’ve seen the photos of the Mass Games on the web. Now see some large format ones in Atlas Gallery’s group show. Near Marylebone High Street. High Resolutions North Korean Propaganda Art Photography by Jeremy Hunter headlines at ATLAS Gallery’s January Group Show ATLAS Gallery, 49 Dorset Street, London, W1U 7NF 16th January – 16th … [Read More]
SOAS Seminar: Korean Cannibalism
SOAS kicks off its Spring term of evening seminars with an unusual subject: Korean Cannibalism: Production of Transgression in a Climate of Social Ills Dr Se-Woong Koo (Center for Korean Studies) École des Hautes Études Date: 18 January 2013 Time: 5:15 – 7:00 PM Venue: Russell Square, College Buildings, Room G50 Abstract The Chosǒn Dynasty … [Read More]
Kimchi Cult in Camden residency
If you came to the Korean Village at the Thames Festival in 2011 you may have tried some of Kimchi Cult’s amazing burgers, which went very well with the London Pride which was for sale at a nearby stall. Kimchi Cult’s Sarah Hogg and Danny O’Sullivan have been serving their sliders at various locations over … [Read More]
_Complete: a collaborative arts project at The Forge, Camden
News of a live music and video art event in Camden: _Complete A Collaborative arts project organised by Alpha Art Association Jazz Performance by KO Heean 고희안 Video Art Screening by SHIN Kiwoun 신기운 Date: Sunday 27 January 2013, 3pm (Doors open at 3pm and the performance starts at 3.30pm) Venue: The Forge | 3-7 … [Read More]
Moon So-ri is the first of 2013’s four actors. First up, The President’s Barber.
Following on from the year of the 12 directors, we have the year of the 4 actors. The first to be confirmed is Moon So-ri, who for me is pretty high up in the list of my favourites – particularly for her role in Im Sang-soo’s A Good Lawyer’s Wife, which I hope will get … [Read More]
Year of the Four Actors – the schedule
After 2012’s Year of the 12 Directors, 2013 brings Year of the 4 Actors, with 24 films and three Q&As featuring Moon So-ri, Jeon Do-yeon, Choi Min-sik and Ha Jung-woo. Here’s the schedule: Date Title Director Moon Sori 17 January The President’s Barber Lim Chan-sang 31 January A Good Lawyer’s Wife Im Sang-soo 14 February … [Read More]
Korean Art at the 2013 London Art Fair
It’s January, so it’s time to start thinking about the London Art Fair. This 5-day show at the Design Centre in Islington next week “brings together over 100 leading galleries from across the UK and overseas. Museum-quality Modern British art is presented alongside contemporary work from today’s leading artists, covering the period from the early … [Read More]
Hanmi Gallery at the London Art Fair
Hanmi Gallery is the only Korean-owned gallery to be participating at this year’s London Art Fair. Here are the details of what you can expect to find at their stall in the Projects area. Location of Reality Hanmi Gallery is pleased to announce its participation in Art Projects at London Art Fair 2013. Focusing on … [Read More]
Teen Top in London gig
I suppose I have to mention that boy band Teen Top are coming to London on 8 February to do a gig at The Forum in Kentish Town. More information at UnitedKpop. Tickets on sale on Ticketmaster from 5 January. [Read More]
John Everard launches Only Beautiful Please at Asia House
John Everard has already held a US launch of his entertaining book containing his reflections on life in North Korea – Only Beautiful Please. And LKL reviews the book here. We enjoyed it. He is now holding a UK launch at Asia House on 24 January. Only Beautiful, Please: A British Diplomat in North Korea … [Read More]