Outside the Banqueting House, two Choson dynasty guards in colourful robes stood to attention to welcome the hundreds of guests. Inside, Han Style and Korean hospitality was waiting. It was in this prestigious venue that the Embassy and Cultural Centre had chosen to launch the Korean food offensive in the UK, in an evening entitled … [Read More]
Event Notices (page 237)
An exhibition of Gangjin Celadon at the KCC
News of an upcoming ceramics exhibition at the KCC: 2009 European Road Show Exhibition of Gangjin Celadon Porcelain 14 July ~ 23 July 2009 The Korean Cultural Centre proudly announces the upcoming exhibition of Gangjin Craft Exhibition at the Korean Cultural Centre UK. Once beautifully crafted, the clay is fired and glazed, a simple process … [Read More]
Park Jae-eun’s Arirang: UK Premiere
An unexpected event at the Cadogan Hall tomorrow night, Friday 10 July. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Korean conductor Lee Young-chil, will perform Park Jae-eun’s Arirang – “a lovers’ song of separation and longing”. The main items in the programme are Tchaikovsky’s fiddle concerto and fifth symphony. Unfortunately the Cadogan Hall website … [Read More]
Meehyun Ahn at the Wigmore
Notice of a sparkling piano recital by Korean pianist Meehyun Ahn, this Sunday 12 July at the Wigmore Hall at 7:30pm. Meehyun Ahn (안미현) has been described as one of the leading pianists of her generation “with skilled and artistic excellence” who has been influenced by the traditional Russian school of pianism. Her solid and … [Read More]
Dasepo Naughty Girls screens at the KCC
A fun film coming up at the KCC tomorrow: Dasepo Naughty Girls (다세포 소녀) Director: E J-yong (2006, 111 mins) Thursday 9th July 2009, 7:00pm Venue: Multi-purpose Hall, KCC Synopsis Based on the popular Internet novel, “Multi-Cell Girl”, the film takes place in “No-Use High School”, a school renowned for its sexual aberrations. The student … [Read More]
Exhibition + screenings: Exploring Korea’s Cultural Legacy
For those who missed the Anglo-Korean Society event at the Korean Cultural Centre on 16th June, a slightly more extended version will be held at the Fulham Public Library this month, 16-19 July. Included will be all of Francesca Cho’s original paintings inspired by hangeul. A slideshow of her work was shown at the Cultural … [Read More]
A celebration of Korea’s finest cuisine at the KCC
News of an upcoming food event at the Korean Cultural Centre: A celebration of Korea’s finest cuisine at the KCC As a part of this summer’s food celebrations at the KCC we are pleased to announce the forthcoming workshop revealing some of the key skills behind Korean cooking. The event will be led by popular … [Read More]
Fun summer language classes
Notice of some innovative language classes this summer at the Cultural Centre. Particularly fun is “Korean through TV Dramas”, which will take an episode of a Korean soap and walk you through the key colloquialisms and vocabulary. Both of the courses will be very popular, so get your application in soon. SEJONG INSTITUTE Summer Special … [Read More]
Korean Old Pop at I-MYU
Notice of I-MYU’s latest exhibition, which is well worth a visit. Korean Old Pop 26 June 2009 ～ 18 July 2009 I-MYU Projects | 23 Charlotte Road | London EC2A 3PB Curator: Min Byung Jic Artists: Kim Ki Yong | Kang Young Min | The Jack Sponsors: Art Council Korea | Art space Hue This … [Read More]
Ideal Worlds at Sesame Art
I must apologise to the folks at the Sesame gallery in Islington for failing to post this events notice earlier. Ideal Worlds South Korean Contemporary Art Koh Sang Woo | Luca Sangjun Kim | Gee Song 4 June – 3 July 2009 Opening Reception: Thursday 4 June 6-8pm Sesame | 354 Upper Street | Islington … [Read More]
Distinctively Korean sales at Christie’s
Coinciding with the interest in Korean art being generated by the Korean Eye: Moon Generation exhibition in the Saatchi gallery, Christie’s are holding an auction of contemporary photography on 1 July, in a sale which includes several Koreans who have featured on the pages of LKL. Probably the most eminent of the photographers represented is … [Read More]
Living Heritage at the KCC
An Exhibition of Intangible Heritage Properties produced by twenty-five of Korea’s finest Master Craftsmen and Women. 29 June ~ 21 July 2009 The Korean Cultural Centre proudly announces the upcoming exhibition of Living Heritage at the Korean Cultural Centre UK. The title Living Heritage is one given by UNESCO that refers to the most fragile … [Read More]
The Marines who never returned screens at the KCC
News of the screening at the Cultural Centre on 25 June, the anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Lee Man-hee’s classic war film – difficult to get to see. As usual, pre-registration is required. The Marines Who Never Returned (돌아오지 않는 해병) Director: Lee Man-hee (1963, 110 mins) Starring: Choi Mu-ryong, Chang Dong-hui … [Read More]
Contemporary Dance at Dulwich Picture Gallery
Dulwich Picture Gallery is hosting four performances of a contemporary dance production over two weekends in celebration of its new exhibition, The Polish Connection. The dance performance has been developed in relation to an installation by Antoni Malinowski. Working from the 18th Century portraits of King Stanislaw the vectors of the Polish King’s gaze are … [Read More]
Korean Eye: Moon Generation at the Saatchi Gallery
News of a big Korean contemporary art exhibition in a high profile gallery, with lots of big name artists, many of whom will be familiar to gallery-frequenters in London. I’ll do a proper article shortly, but in the meanwhile, here’s the official notice: Korean Eye: Moon Generation Exhibition to showcase Korea’s premier contemporary artists for … [Read More]
The Manhwa 100 Workshop
Celebrating a Centenary of Korean Comics The Korean Cultural Centre Tuesday 23rd June 2009 ‘Finding Your Own Way’ With Damian Gascoigne As a culmination of this summer’s centenary celebrations of Manhwa at the Korean Cultural Centre UK, we are proud to announce that the guest speaker for The Manhwa 100 Workshop will be established illustrator; … [Read More]