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Wed, December 6, 2023 | 12:23

Revamped Korea Artist Prize returns with 4 finalists

Revamped Korea Artist Prize returns with 4 finalists

From a live theater populated by robots to a sixth-generation cactus connected to the first openly gay politician in California, a wide array of works have filled the “Korea Artist Prize 2023” exhibition at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) in central Seoul.

2023-10-24 15:27

Korea, from 12th century to present, highlighted at major US museums

Korea, from 12th century to present, highlighted at major US museums

From 12th-century Goryeo-era artifacts to present-day installations reflecting on the poignant state of the Korean Peninsula’s division, Korean art is set to come under the spotlight at major museums in the United States this fall.

2023-10-20 16:16

[INTERVIEW] How Paris-based curator joined Daejeon's new museum as founding director

INTERVIEWHow Paris-based curator joined Daejeon's new museum as founding director

It was during her time working as a curator in Paris in the 2010s that Ham Sun-jae first came face to face with the introspective works of the German post-war master Anselm Kiefer.

2023-10-20 08:24

New musical 'Il Tenore' to portray dreams, struggles in 1930s Korea

New musical 'Il Tenore' to portray dreams, struggles in 1930s Korea

Prepare to be transported to the turbulent 1930s in Korea, an era marked by vigorous independence movements and artistic defiance, as the highly anticipated musical 'Il Tenore' takes to the stage at the CJ Towol Theater of the Seoul Arts Center from Dec. 22 to Feb. 25, 2024.

2023-10-19 08:22

Korean art scene reflects on legacy of late Park Seo-bo

Korean art scene reflects on legacy of late Park Seo-bo

The art world is mourning the loss of Park Seo-bo, the trailblazing Korean abstract painter who passed away at the age of 91 on Saturday.

2023-10-16 16:47

'Phantom of the Opera' marks 1,500th performance in Korea

'Phantom of the Opera' marks 1,500th performance in Korea

Baritone Julian Kim, also known by his Korean name Kim Joo-taek, who plays the titular role in "The Phantom of the Opera," celebrates the 1,500th Korean performance of the musical with audience members of the evening show on Oct. 13, at the Charlotte Theater in southern Seoul. Since its Korean premiere in 2001, the Andrew Lloyd Webber blockbuster has drawn over 1.5 million at...

2023-10-16 11:31

Powerhouse 'dansaekhwa' master Park Seo-bo dies at 91

Powerhouse 'dansaekhwa' master Park Seo-bo dies at 91

Park Seo-bo, widely regarded as a seminal figure in the Korean modern abstract art scene, passed away on Saturday after a battle with lung cancer. He was 91.

2023-10-15 15:48

Korean art scene reflects on legacy of late Park Seo-bo

Korean dance repertoire 'Scent of Ink' heads to North America

Korean dance repertoire 'Scent of Ink' heads to North America

The National Dance Company of Korea has set out on a North American tour, bringing its signature performance 'Scent of Ink' to the capital cities of Canada and the U.S.

2023-10-13 15:11

Art Busan launches 'Define: Seoul' to marry fine art with design

Art Busan launches 'Define: Seoul' to marry fine art with design

Art Busan, one of Korea’s leading art fairs based in the southeastern port city, is expanding its reach with the launch of Define: Seoul 2023.

2023-10-12 08:31

Meet Lego artist who builds Korean heritage

Meet Lego artist who builds Korean heritage

Lego artist Colin Jin spent countless hours shifting through his Lego bricks, as if playing a treasure hunt, to find the perfect piece to build a traditional Korean music performance.

2023-10-11 16:07

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