Goldsmiths BA Art Degree Show 2011 is sure to have lots of Korean work, including Sungfeel Yun and Rae Koo. Till 27 June. http://on.fb.me/mLH7Vg # [Read More]
Category: Events (page 261)
MBC to hold European talent show auditions in London: YOU can be a K-pop star
So soon after the informal talent contest at the KCC, here’s something rather bigger: your chance to appear in a TV show and make it big in Korea: MBC Star Audition ‘The Birth of an Amazing star’ – Season 2 If you want to be a Singer in Korea and if you love Korean Pop … [Read More]
Lee Ufan’s first solo exhibition in the USA
Lee Ufan’s solo show at the Guggenheim (“Marking Infinity“) opens on 24 June and lasts till 28 September 2011. I’m hoping to get to the press preview. The video on the Guggenheim’s website, by curator Alexandra Munroe, is well worth a listen. Munroe introduces the exhibition as follows: Marking Infinity presents the work of artist-philosopher … [Read More]
SHINee Happy People: fans turn out in force to greet their favourite K-pop band
Saharial joins the Shawols in Abbey Road and catches a glimpse of SMTown’s boy band. Abbey Road at 7.45am lies unsuspecting in the morning sunshine of the hundreds of kpop fans that will swarm the area in support of SHINee who are performing “Japan Debut Premium Reception in London“ (http://youtu.be/codeksErVqU) – a live streamed concert … [Read More]
Park Dae-cho at Able Fine Art
Strolling back along W 25th St from Tina Kim Gallery I wandered into Able Fine Art and caught the end of Park Dae-cho’s solo exhibition (May 17 – June 21, 2011). Haunting images of children with unsettling visions in their eyes. [Read More]
A better than average trip to the DPRK
I’m always doubtful about going on a trip to the DPRK. Yes, I’d love to see the Mass Games and maybe some other tourist attractions such as Mount Baekdu. But I always think these trips are very expensive and I never know how much of the cash ends up subsidising Kim Jong-il’s collection of expensive … [Read More]
Baeja at the KCC – well worth a visit
The waistcoat show currently on at the KCC is amazing: beautiful garments, imaginatively displayed. I want them all. The exhibition is only 10 days long: get there soon. # [Read More]
June’s daytime films at the KCCUK share a Kangwon-do theme
Why Kangwon-do? Because it’s Dano time, the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. And the place most associated with the Dano festival is Gangneung, Kangwon-do, whose festival rites have been listed at UNESCO. Don’t expect to see the most obvious film associated with Kangwon-do though — the one by Hong Sang-soo — because there … [Read More]
Scorched Earth, Black Snow: Andrew Salmon presents his new book at the KCC
Last year Andrew Salmon presented his book To the Last Round at the KCC, in a fascinating evening. Another year, another book. To the Last Round is a great book, and it was sad that it really took the mainstream press a while to notice and appreciate it. This time round, the blogs and the … [Read More]
Baeja, the beauty of Korea – traditional and contemporary fashion at the KCC
An interesting two-week exhibition coming up at the KCC: The Korean Cultural Centre (UK) is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition Baeja, the Beauty of Korea, organised by Arumjigi Culture Keepers Foundation (hereafter, ‘Arumjigi’). Arumjigi is a non-profit organization located in Seoul, Korea. It strives to preserve and present the delights of Korea’s Cultural Heritage. … [Read More]
Situated Senses: Gallery tour and talk at Hanmi Gallery
The interim exhibition at Hanmi Gallery has been extended by two weeks, giving time for a special event on 10 June and a closing party on 17 June. Note also the weekly curator’s talk on Wednesday evenings. Details follow: HANMI GALLERY INTERIM EXHIBITION 20 May – 17 June 2011 Situated Senses 01 : Inclined Angles … [Read More]
Thames Philharmonia plays Beethoven
The Thames Philharmonia features Korean conductor Yu Byung-yun with Korean pianist Cathy Cheongmi Park, playing Beethoven’s third piano concerto. The programme starts with the Egmont overture and finishes with the Eroica Symphony. Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Road, Teddington, TW11 9NN www.landmarkartscentre.org 11 June 2011 7:30pm The orchestra performs three or four concerts a year. These … [Read More]
Seung Pyo Hong: Monitor Lizard at Bearspace
Seung-pyo Hong’s work has been on display at the KCC and at Sasapari. Now he has a solo show at Bearspace, 152 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3PQ. Seung Pyo Hong-The Monitor Lizard 21 May -18 June Wed-Sat // 10 am – 6 pm Preview Evening 27 May // 6.30-8.30pm In association with South London … [Read More]
SHINee coming to Abbey Road
SHINee is coming to Abbey Road Studios – hope they take the time to say hi to their fans. http://on.fb.me/jO2mnz # [Read More]
Book launch and talk on Ch’angguk by Dr Andrew Killick
Here’s something which I knew nothing about till a couple of days ago. But I’ll certainly be getting myself a copy. Book launch and talk on Ch’angguk by Dr Andrew Killick (Sheffield University) The Asian Performing Arts Forum (http://asianperformingartsforum.wordpress.com) is proud to sponsor a talk on Ch’angguk and book launch by Dr Andrew Killick at … [Read More]
The Love is gone but the Scar will heal: Lee Yong-baek at the Venice Biennale
Korea will be represented at the Venice Biennale by Lee Yong-baek, whose works have been regularly exhibited in London – most recently at the auction in aid of British veterans from the Korean War last year. The Love is gone but the Scar will heal Lee Yong-baek (이용백, b. 1966, Korea), since graduation from the … [Read More]