Matthew Jackson reports from the “Smile of Buddha” exhibition in Brussels I had never been to the Bozar Centre (French: “Palais des Beaux-Arts”) in Belgium prior to the current “Smile of Buddha” exhibition of Korean Buddhist art. It is an impressive place (right) and I highly recommend it if you are ever in Brussels. The … [Read More]
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Francesca Cho: Old Paintings in Surgery
FRANCESCA CHO: OLD PAINTINGS IN SURGERY Location: Lilyville Surgery 630 Fulham Road London SW6 5RS Entrance on Lilyville Road, off of Fulham Road Time: 17 October – 14 November Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 11am-1pm and 2.30pm – 3.30pm. Wed 11am-1.00pm or by appointment: Ms. Linda Gilson (020 7731 9388) Contact: Curator Lois Olmstead email: lolmstead … [Read More]
4482 2008: 40 Emerging Korean artists in one place
We all knew that there were a fair number of Korean artists living in London. But forty? Where did they all come from? And, actually, there’s more than forty, because none of the artists I know personally are participating (or if they are, they’ve kept a Korean-style vow of secrecy about it). But 40 Korean … [Read More]
Autumn seminar series at SOAS
The Autumn seminar series at SOAS has been announced. The talks are scheduled for 5pm and regularly take place in room G52 of the main SOAS building. They are open to the public – no booking is required. Friday, October 17 Prof. Rüdiger Frank, University of Vienna “Transformation of State Socialism in East Asia: The … [Read More]
Bong Joon-ho month at the KCC
This month gives you an opportunity to see two of the best films to have come out of Korea – or anywhere – this century. Both star Song Kang-ho, both are by director Bong Joon-ho, who debuted in 2000 with the amazing Barking Dogs Never Bite. On 9 October, there’s the film which provided koreanfilm.org.uk … [Read More]
The London Korean Film Festival 2008
The programme for the 2008 London Korean Film Festival has been announced. A great line-up with something for everyone. From the latest releases, there’s the biggest film of 2008 (The Good, the Bad and the Weird), plus one or two I’d forgotten about, but which with a bit of thought are obvious choices: last year’s … [Read More]
“Made in Korea” festival in Brussels
The “Made in Korea” festival in Brussels is a big-budget four month perspective of Korea’s arts. Centred around the Centre for Fine Arts, this is a unique opportunity to see some of Korea’s ancient treasures and also some more contemporary visual and performing arts. Definitely worth a trip to Brussels. First, a summary of some … [Read More]
Korea at 60: Forwards and Upwards
From the KCC website: The government of the Republic of Korea was established on August 15, 1948 after three years of U.S. military administration following liberation from Japanese colonial rule. Date: 6 October 2008 13 October 2008 Venue: Korean Cultural Centre UK The exhibition is organised by Korean Culture and Information Service, and presented by … [Read More]
Pansori and bibimbap – fusion in Korea’s cultural content
By Peter Corbishley Last Thursday and Friday 24-25th September an itinerant band of Pansori sellers displayed their wares at the Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) and the School of Advanced Study, University of London. The main event was Yonsei University’s (Institute of Media Art) Jeong Taeg Lim and Jung A Huh’s talk on ‘The Aesthetic modernity … [Read More]
A Family in Disguise at Union Teesdale
Notice of an exhibition starting on Saturday at Union Teesdale Street: Yu Jin-young: A Family in Disguise 4th October – 1st November 2008 UNION | 94 Teesdale Street | London E2 6PU Opening hours: contact the gallery for details UNION Teesdale Street is pleased to announce the solo exhibition A FAMILY IN DISGUISE by Yu … [Read More]
October Events 2008
Here are the events I know about for October Exhibitions Forwards and Upwards, the story of the Republic of Korea after 60 years, runs 6 – 13 October at the KCC I’m told that there’s an exhibition about slavery in the Festival Hall ballroom area, including photos of Korean comfort women Sun Kim (ceramicist) participates … [Read More]
Seeing and Hiding at New Days Gallery
Notice of an exhibition at New Days Gallery, commencing this weekend, featuring work by Hai Yun Jung. Hai Yun Jung: Seeing and Hiding Newdays Gallery London | 2 Alric Ave | New Malden | KT3 4JN Enquiry: 0208 286 1335 / 07894 237044 4th (Sat) Oct – 23rd (Thur) Oct 2008 Opening time: 10am – … [Read More]
Jaeran Won in the alphabet bar
Notice of an exhibition by Korean-born artist Jaeran Won, commencing on 7 October. The Alphabet Bar 0207 439 2190 Beak Street, London W1F 9SE 7 Oct – 10 Nov 2008 Opens 7 Oct 7-9pm http://www.myspace.com/jaeran [Read More]
Anglo-Korean Society annual House of Commons dinner
A reminder of the Anglo-Korean Society annual House of Commons dinner on Thursday 6 November. This ever-popular event will commence with a guided tour of the chambers of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, followed by a reception on the Terrace Pavilion and dinner at the Churchill Dining Room. The guest speaker … [Read More]
Chuseok in Chessington
The King’s Centre was opened last year by Cliff Richard. It’s a multi-purpose venue in Chessington designed for the local community, with facilities for business meetings, conferences and sporting activities. The main users of the space are the Chessington evangelical church. But last Saturday evening there was a multicultural audience of Korean and Korean-British families, … [Read More]
Catch Na Hong-jin’s Chaser while you can!
Saharial advises you to go see The Chaser on the big screen while you can. I was delighted when I discovered, at long last, a Korean film showing again in a city centre cinema, something that seems very rare these days. The basic story that I knew before I went in, was that it concerned … [Read More]