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Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006

Ten contemporary Korean artists you should know

Contemporary Korean Art from the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea Korean Cultural Centre, 1 Northumberland Avenue, through 16 May 2008. Free Admission Review by Grace Kim Korean Contemporary Art has become something of a recent phenomenon in the western art world, despite developing in Korea with influences from abroad for over 40-50 years. The … [Read More]

Contemporary Art showcase at KCC

A press release from the Korean Cultural Centre: Contemporary Korean Art: From the National Museum of Contemporary Art Korea 27 March-16 May Contemporary Korean Art marks the Korean Cultural Centre UK’s second exhibition since its opening in January 2008. As a platform for the promotion and development of the Republic of Korea’s unique visual and … [Read More]

Choi Young-rim at the Deoksu palace

In the grounds of the Deoksugung in downtown Seoul is an outpost of the National Museum of Contemporary Art. Maybe your average sightseer interested in palace architecture is not interested in popping in to see some paintings. But the exhibition currently showing is well worth a visit. The exhibition showcases two artists — one Japanese, … [Read More]