WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR THE PEOPLE OF NORTH KOREA? An event hosted by Mosaic Films to launch their new project Nothing to Envy Friday, 5 October 2012 from 18:30 to 21:30 (BST) London, United Kingdom We are developing an animated feature film about real lives in North Korea, to be written and directed … [Read More]
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Lee Jaehyo: Transformations, at Albemarle Gallery
After his prominent position in one of the rooms in this summer’s Korean Eye at the Saatchi Gallery, Lee Jaeho returns to the Albemarle for one of his regular solo slots: Lee Jaehyo: Transformations Albemarle Gallery, 49 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4JR 11 October – 3 November This, the 29th solo exhibition of the sculptures … [Read More]
Yunhee Choi and Hun Ouk Park at the Steinway Studios
News of an upcoming recital at the Steinway studios. Nice programme. Yunhee Choi (piano) and Hun Ouk Park (violin) Steinway Hall 44 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2DB Thurs 11 Oct, 2012 6.30PM Programme Arvo Pärt: Fratres César Franck: Sonata for violin and piano in A major Arvo Pärt: Spiegel im Spiegel Yunhee Choi, pianist Yunhee Choi, … [Read More]
The Korean War, To the Starry Island and Spring in my Hometown – Dr Andrew Jackson opens the season of SOAS seminars for the Autumn
The autumn season of Korean studies seminar starts on Friday 12 October with: The Korean War, To the Starry Island and Spring in my Hometown Dr Andrew David Jackson (SOAS, University of London) Date: 12 October 2012 Time: 5:15 PM Venue: Russell Square: College Buildings Room: G50 Abstract Pak Kwangsu’s To the Starry Island (Kŭ … [Read More]
October Events 2012
Here are the events I know of for October: Film This month the KCC focuses on Im Kwon-taek, with a 15 film retrospective at the BFI and the ICA, with a Q&A or conversation with the revered director himself at both venues The BFI London Film Festival has six Korean films, including Nameless Gangster (Yoon … [Read More]
The big London Im Kwon-taek retrospective – confirmed screening dates and times
There’s truly an over-indulgence in K-film over the next few weeks. In between the BFI London Film Festival which features no fewer than six Korean films, and the regular London Korean Film Festival at the beginning of November, we have an Im Kwon-taek retrospective, organised by the KCC in collaboration with the BFI and the … [Read More]
Sanghyun Kim solo exhibition at Mokspace
Sanghyun Kim’s intricate work created by burning incense on paper recently featured in a group show at Mokspace. He now gets a two-week solo show at the same venue: Sanghyun Kim solo exhibition Mokspace Gallery, 33 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LH Exhibition Dates : 2 Oct – 15 Oct 2012 Opening Hours : 11am – … [Read More]
Lee Kangwook: Invisible Space, at HADA Vyner Street
After a brief showing at Asia House in August, Lee Kangwook has a slightly longer exhibition at HADA Vyner Street this month: Lee Kangwook: Invisible Space HADA CONTEMPORARY 4 – 26 OCTOBER 2012 Hada Contemporary is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Lee Kangwook (b.1976, South Korea). This exhibition aims to explore his artistic … [Read More]
Sarah Chang plays Barber at the Cadogan Hall
I’m always grumbling that Sarah Chang never plays anything apart from Bruch which she comes to London. And when she plays something more interesting, there’s often a clash with another compelling Korean cultural event. Earlier this year I couldn’t go to her Shostakovich because E J-yong needed to be interviewed. So I wonder what will … [Read More]
Korean Films at the 56th BFI London Film Festival
After a pretty dry couple of years for Korean film at the BFI London Film Festival, this year there’s a feast. Book your tickets now. Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time (범죄와의 전쟁: 나쁜놈들 전성시대, 2012) Director-Screenwriter: Yoon Jongbin Producer: Park Shinkyu, Han Jaeduk With: Choi Minsik, Ha Jeongwoo, Jo Jinwoong 133 mins Yoon Jongbin’s … [Read More]
Aidan Foster-Carter on the Demise of Kim Jong-il
Can’t be bothered to keep up with all the differing speculations as to whether Kim Jong-un is a reformer or not? Fortunately, you can take a short cut by listening to Aidan Foster-Carter at the LSE. As you will know, he is always an engaging and informative speaker – and not afraid to express his … [Read More]
Speed Date with Korean Artists
An interesting upcoming event at Chelsea College of Art & Design. Given LKL’s talk on this subject back in 2009, this is an event we wholeheartedly support. Speed Date with Korean Artists in the context of THE SHOW MUST GO ON 27 September 2012, 5pm – 7pm Venue: Lecture Theater | Chelsea College of Art … [Read More]
Based on the design talent at Goldsmiths, the future of Korea at 100% Design London is in safe hands
One of the regular features in the London calendar is the London Design Festival, which this year ran from 14-23 September. Two big exhibitions form the cornerstones of the festival, at opposite ends of the Circle Line: 100% Design London at Earl’s Court, and Tent London at the Truman Brewery in Brick Lane. And given … [Read More]
CNBLUE at the indigO2 – Saharial reports from last Saturday’s gig
It was 3pm on a sunny but cool afternoon when I began to queue for the CNBLUE concert, though many had been there since early morning coming from as far afield as Finland, France, Switzerland, Italy and Poland – a wide mix of nationalities and ethnicity that seemed almost equal. As with all concerts there … [Read More]
Hyunjhin Baik – Solo Exhibition at 43 Inverness Street
The first UK solo exhibition of the South Korean artist, Hyunjhin Baik. This will showcase the prominent Korean visual artist and musician Baik whose voice has been used for three of Pina Bauchs late works and whose music has been used in the soundtracks of films directed by Chan-Wook Park. This will be his first … [Read More]
Celebrate Chuseok with the Anglo-Korean Society
Celebrate Chuseok this Friday with the Anglo Korean Society. Note that this event is for AKS members and their guests only. You need to pre-book (and also pre-pay) using the form at the bottom of this post. CHUSEOK CELEBRATION With a screening of “The Arch of Enlightenment” Friday 28th September 2012 6.30pm for 7.00pm Korean … [Read More]