Gwangju seems an event from the distant past, but in fact was only 31 years ago. This year, the archives which document the history of that brief uprising were listed by UNESCO in their Memory of the World register. With perfect timing, bearing in mind the democratic uprisings in the Arab world this year, the … [Read More]
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Kingston Korean Festival 2011: 13 August
And that’s all I know so far. I’ve spoken to many people in the Korean community who’ve been involved with the festival in prior years, but none of them are involved any longer. There are rumours of a k-pop contest, and also of a piano trio who will play arrangements of Korean folk melodies. And … [Read More]
Hanmi Gallery 3rd Interim Exhibition – NOWS: Traverse over Time and Space
News of Hanmi Gallery’s midsummer show: Hanmi Gallery 3rd Interim Exhibition NOWS: Traverse over time and space Exhibition date: 13 August – 26 August 2011 Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 11am – 6pm Preview: 12 August Friday 6 – 9pm We are delighted to invite you to the preview of Hanmi Gallery’s third interim exhibition. … [Read More]
Hurrah! For Freedom screens at the KCC
August is the month when we remember Korea’s emergence from Japanese colonial rule on Independence Day, 15th August 1945. The first film to screen is as follows: Hurrah! For Freedom (1946) 7pm, Thursday 11th August Director: Choi In-kyu Cast: Jeon Chang-geun, Hwang Yeo-heui, Yu Gye-seon Genre: Drama Certificate: 12 (South Korea) Running Time: 80 mins … [Read More]
A Summer of Sports: August daytime screenings at the KCC
I always think that I’m not a fan of sporting movies, particularly feelgood ones as they often are. But of the Korean ones I’ve seen, well, I’ve really rather enjoyed them. Marathon, which is included in this month’s collection of films, is much to be recommended. I haven’t seen the rest, but the gay ssireum … [Read More]
KSCPP Global Ambassador at the KCC
Next Wednesday, there will be an inaugural presentation by Trevor Krueger of ‘Global Ambassador‘ entitled “Promoting Cultures on a Global Scale”. After the presentation, there will be a talk by KSCPP introducing Korean culture, covering both the past and the present, and showing the link between the two in the minds of Koreans today. Traditional … [Read More]
Gayageum, Be the Legend at the KCC
Notice of a Gayageum concert tomorrow evening at the Cultural Centre. Judging by the names of the items on the programme and the accompanying photograph, this looks to be a concert that will include modern compositions for the modern version of the gayageum. Sooeun Kwak and La-on G Gayageum Ensemble: Gayageum, Be the Legend at … [Read More]
August events 2011
Festivals August is the month of the Edinburgh Festival, and there’s plenty of high-quality Korean performances in both the main festival and the fringe. August is also the month of the annual open air Korean Festival at Kingston’s Fairfield Recreation Ground – 13th August, 11am-late afternoon. Visual Arts and exhibitions Exhibitions that continue throughout August … [Read More]
Korean performers at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe
Korean performers are continuing their tradition of bringing entertaining shows to the Edinburgh Fringe. Alongside the significant Korean productions as part of the main festival this year, you will find physical theatre, puppetry, traditional and indie music, and much more: Gaksi, Mago http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/theatre/gaksi-mago Category: Theatre Genres: drama Group: Kkachidong Venue: theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall Event … [Read More]
Top Korean artists at the 2011 Edinburgh International Festival
Every year we get a range of Korean performers at the Edinburgh Fringe. But the focus of the festival in 2011 is the vibrant and diverse cultures of Asia. Consequently this year we’ve got three top-notch groups who have been invited as part of the main festival itself. So for the first time this year … [Read More]
Designers: Dream Whisperers at Mokspace
News of the first exhibition from the new gallery, Mokspace: Designers: Dream Whisperers On the 28th July 2011, Epha3 and Mokspace are pleased to present to you Design Exhibition, What we lose in our ordinary life is dreams. The advance of technology has brought us loads of convenience, but at the same time it has … [Read More]
Gig Review: Dok2 at the Coronet Theatre
Saharial reports from Sunday’s live Kpop concert It’s not often that London is graced with the presence of Korean Hip-hop, but the Kpop Team announced proudly a month or so ago that they had arranged for Dok2 to have a concert in London, not just to showcase a talented act, but to hopefully pave the … [Read More]
Where does “Poetry” rank among Lee Chang-dong’s films?
With Lee Chang-dong’s Poetry getting its UK theatrical release on Friday (1), it’s worth taking a moment to think about where it ranks among his filmography. His first film, Green Fish (1997), is also probably his least-known, and tackles Korea’s urbanisation. By contrast, Peppermint Candy (2000), which addresses Korea’s troubled modern history, ranks highly among … [Read More]
Event news: Twilight Gangsters screens at the KCC
The 75th Korean Film Night at the KCC the Thursday continues the theme of the more mature female star: Twilight Gangster (육혈포 강도단, 2010) 7pm, Thursday 28th July Director: Kang Hyo-jin Cast: Kim Do-yeon, Kim Su-mi, Im Chang-jung Genre:Action Comedy Certificate: 12 (South Korea) Running Time: 107 mins Venue: The Korean Cultural Centre UK Ground … [Read More]
2011: the year K-pop goes global?
I’m now losing track of the number of flashmobs, talent contests and auditions organised by fans, the Ministry of Culture or Korean TV stations, all with the aim of getting K-pop out of Korea and into … well just about anywhere overseas. K-pop has of course been big in Asia for a while, has tried … [Read More]
Hada Contemporary Summer Show 2011
News of an upcoming group exhibition featuring five young Korean artists: Hada Contemporary downstairs at Albermarle Gallery. Meanwhile upstairs at the Albemarle is their annual Summer Collective which includes Korean artists and Albemarle regulars Kim Yeon and Lee Jaehyo. Hada Contemporary Summer Show 2011 Kim Hyuenjun | Lee Horyon | Park Jihye | Yoon Byungwoon … [Read More]