News of a group exhibition including three London-based Korean artists. It’s a two-parter. Part I is at a gallery near the Thames Barrier, while Part II moves to Peckham Rye later in April: The function of the oblique Curated by Attilia Fattori Franchini Sebastian Acker | Nicolas Feldmeyer | Shan Hur | Minae Kim | … [Read More]
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Korean Film at the Terracotta Festival
The Terracotta Far East Film Festival gets more exciting every year. For K-film followers, there are four UK premieres plus two short horror films. And of course there’s plenty of non-Korean stuff as well. For those who come along to watch the double bill at the Korean Breakfast Club on Sunday morning, there will be … [Read More]
Feathers in the Wind – the second Song Il-gon film at the KCC
Feathers in the Wind is probably the Song Il-gon film that has generated the most positive press. So, if you enjoyed last week’s Flower Island as much as I did, you’re going to love this one. Feathers in the Wind (2005) 7pm, 12th April 2012 Director: Song Il-gon Cast: Hyeong-seong Jang, Yong-cheol Kim, So-yeon Lee … [Read More]
Kang Soon-yul at Mill House Gallery
KAA chairman Kang Soon-yul participates in a group exhibition by the British Tapestry Association’s South East group at Mill House Gallery, Ecclesden Lane, Angmering, West Sussex, BH16 4DQ, 6 – 15 April. http://bit.ly/Ie9pv4 [Read More]
Situated Senses 02: 30cm of Obscurity at the Old Police Station
News of an interesting group exhibition at an equally interesting venue: Deptford’s Old Police Station, which was the venue for one of Union Gallery’s shows a couple of years back. Situated Senses 02: 30cm of Obscurity Artists : Minae Kim | Sangjin Kim | Jaeyeon Chung Curator : Jay Jungin Hwang Venue : The Old … [Read More]
Running Boy and Kyungho Park at Mokspace
News of a two-week double show at Mokspace (33 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LH), starting today: Wall Illustration Collection Kyungho Park An exhibition at MOKSPACE, London / 5 – 19 April 2012 Mokspace is delighted to present the first exhibition of the work of Korean wall illustrator, Kyungho Park. Based in Seoul, he has worked … [Read More]
ID Please: a Korean group show in Peckham
News of an upcoming group exhibition by young Korean artists, in a Peckham gallery: ID, please. New Gallery London (92 Peckham Road, London, SE15 5PY) 9 – 14 April 2012 (Monday to Saturday) Private view: 6 – 9pm, Monday, 9 April 2012 Curated by Dani Daeun Kim & Yovi Jisun Song Organised by Alpha Art … [Read More]
Korean Contemporary Art at Moorhouse
I popped into this exhibition on the way home from work earlier this week. It’s good to see art in an environment that is slightly less artificial than a gallery space. Lee Jae-hyo’s tables (pictured) looked particularly good in the reception area of this office building, just next to Moorgate tube. Also looking natural on … [Read More]
Song Il-gon month kicks off with Flower Island
This month’s going to be good. Don’t miss the four screenings of Song Il-gon’s movies this month. Visit Otherwhere for a quick run-down of why. Director: Song Il-gon Title: Flower Island (꽃섬, 2001) Running Time: 126 min Screening Date: 7:00pm, April 05, 2012 Theatre: Multi-Purpose Hall, KCCUK Synopsis: On a winter day, three women with … [Read More]
April Events 2012
Sorry for the late posting – just returned from 10 days in Korea with no computer or time available for blogging. I’ll update this post with links and anything I’ve missed as I get more time. If you spot any obvious omissions (this list was prepared in great haste) do let me know. Music and … [Read More]
When I spoke its name, it came to me and became a flower: Korean group show in Paris
News of a group exhibition of Korean artists in a Paris home. Ring before you go. “When I spoke its name, it came to me and became a flower” Sunhee Choi and Jari Lager are pleased to invite you to this group exhibition Private View: Saturday, 31 March 2012, from 19.00 onwards 7 Rue Gustave … [Read More]
Meet Mr Daddy, and Park Kwang-su, at the Apollo, 29 March.
Park Kwang-su month wraps up with what seems to be a break from the past. Meet Mr Daddy (2007, also known as Shiny Day, 눈부신 날에) was his comeback film, eight years after Uprising. And judging by the trailer it’s a feelgood drama, completely unlike the more serious socially aware films of the 80s and … [Read More]
SOAS Workshop: The Diversity and Distinctiveness of Korean Music and Dance
Two dates for your diary. The Friday and Saturday after Easter there’s a one and a half day symposium at SOAS on the varied aspects of Korean music. Yes, there’ll be a session on K-pop too, plus a concert of traditional music on the Friday evening. There’s an ambitious attempt to have one of the … [Read More]
In the Details – at Hanmi Gallery
News of Hanmi Gallery’s 10th Interim Exhibition: In the Details Friday 23 March – Friday 6 April 2012 Hanmi Gallery is pleased to announce its 10th interim exhibition ‘In the details’, presenting new work by Locco Lee and Robert Lye. The exhibition brings together two artists who each focus on particular aspects of their environments, … [Read More]
Booking is now open for the Terracotta Far East Film Festival
The Terracotta Far East Film Festival gets more exciting every year. For K-film followers, there are four UK premieres plus two short horror films. And of course there’s plenty of non-Korean stuff as well. For those who come along to watch the double bill at the Korean Breakfast Club on Sunday morning, there will be … [Read More]
A Single Spark at the KCC
Park Kwang-su month continues at the KCC with the story of Jeon Tae-il. We’re back on an upward trajectory after last week’s Uprising. A Single Spark (1995) 7pm, 12th March 2012 Director: Park Kwang-su Cast: Park Joong-hoon, Hong Kyoung-in, Kim Bo-kyeong Genre: Political drama Certificate: 15 Running Time: 96 min Venue: The Korean Cultural Centre … [Read More]