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Fri, December 1, 2023 | 02:07

New MMCA director named

New MMCA director named

New director of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) Kim Sung-hee, right, poses with Culture Minister Park Bo-gyoon during her appointment ceremony at the Seoul branch of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Yongsan District, central Seoul, Friday. T...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-09-15 14:27

Kim Soo-ja's 'Concentric Circles' offers quiet response to noisy world

Kim Soo-ja's 'Concentric Circles' offers quiet response to noisy world

In an era where the hustle and bustle caused by social network services fills our days, Kim Soo-ja, an illustrator whose career dates back 40 years, invites visitors to pause and reflect on at her latest exhibition "Concentric Circles.”

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-09-15 08:30

[REVIEW] Musical 'Rebecca' celebrates decade on stage with stellar artists

REVIEWMusical 'Rebecca' celebrates decade on stage with stellar artists

Entering its remarkable 10th year on stage, the musical “Rebecca” has charmed the hearts of a million adoring audiences.

Pyo Kyung-min | 2023-09-15 08:30

[INTERVIEW] How cosmic vision and lost histories collide in Tavares Strachan's art

INTERVIEWHow cosmic vision and lost histories collide in Tavares Strachan's art

Entering Perrotin Seoul, where Tavares Strachan's first solo exhibition in Asia has been mounted, is like a cosmic experience.

Park Han-sol | 2023-09-14 16:09

[INTERVIEW] Yue Minjun's canvas evolves from laughing faces to blooming flowers

INTERVIEWYue Minjun's canvas evolves from laughing faces to blooming flowers

Even just a cursory glance at Yue Minjun’s “self-portraits” reveals what has made the 61-year-old painter an enduring icon of Chinese contemporary art.

2023-09-12 16:04

Miguel Chevalier invites audiences to interact with immersive art

Miguel Chevalier invites audiences to interact with immersive art

French media artist Miguel Chevalier is back in Seoul with another solo exhibition “Digital Beauty 2023 Season 2” in Seoul, inviting audiences to an immersive experience of his digitally created artistic vision.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-09-12 15:41

[INTERVIEW] Xiqu Centre to bring Cantonese opera 'Farewell My Concubine' to Seoul

INTERVIEWXiqu Centre to bring Cantonese opera 'Farewell My Concubine' to Seoul

Cantonese opera is arguably one of the most popular art forms in Hong Kong. It is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary art form using vocals, instrumental music and dancing to tell a story.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-09-12 15:01

Dealers at Frieze optimistic about Korea's art scene despite market readjustment

Dealers at Frieze optimistic about Korea's art scene despite market readjustment

The Korean art market experienced an unprecedented boom since the COVID-19 pandemic, further boosted by Frieze Seoul's debut in 2022. Market records were broken last year when art sales surpassed the 1 trillion won ($748 million) mark for the first time.

Park Han-sol | 2023-09-08 16:34

Frieze Seoul returns with more collectors from Asia

Frieze Seoul returns with more collectors from Asia

Frieze Seoul returns with more collectors from Asia

Following a splashy debut last year, Frieze Seoul returned to COEX in the ritzy Gangnam District in the southern part of the capital this week to offer another two-for-one art fair experience with its local counterpart Kiaf Seoul.

Park Han-sol | 2023-09-07 17:11

Dealers at Frieze optimistic about Korea's art scene despite market readjustment

[PHOTOS] Frieze captivates Seoul

PHOTOSFrieze captivates Seoul

Visitors queue up to enter Frieze Seoul, held in conjunction with the annual Kiaf Seoul, at COEX in southern Seoul, Wednesday. NewsisVisitors take a look at Alex Katz's “Sunrise 8" during a VIP preview of Frieze Seoul at COEX in southern Seoul, Wednesday. YonhapFrieze CEO Simon Fox speaks during the opening ceremony for Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul at COEX in southern Se...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-09-06 17:58

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