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Mon, July 4, 2022 | 15:54
From 'Chunhyang' to 'Prince Hodong,' ballet and opera incorporate traditional Korean sounds
From 'Chunhyang' to 'Prince Hodong,' ballet and opera incorporate traditional Korean sounds
One of the most notable trends in the performing arts field these days is that the performances originating in the West frequently incorporate traditional Korean sounds, blending different cultures to produce fascinating hybrids that can appeal to a wider audience.
Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-03-13 16:54
More webtoon creators recognized by fine art galleries
More webtoon creators recognized by fine art galleries
Since the inception of webtoons (a Korean term for webcomics) in the early 2000s, Korean cartoonists have been producing content optimal for desktop computers as well as handheld device screens. However, in recent years, a number of creators have begun occupying art galleries with their work.
2022-03-10 17:15
Auction houses, galleries dip their toes into each other's territory
Auction houses, galleries dip their toes into each other's territory
Following the hushed year of 2020 engulfed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Korea's art market saw a new boom last year. The local market tripled in size in 2021 compared to the previous year, surpassing 915 billion won ($751.5 million), according to the Korea Arts Management Service.
2022-03-09 16:26
Gucci's immersive garden of enchanting scenes arrives in Korea
Gucci's immersive garden of enchanting scenes arrives in Korea
Muffled club music echoes throughout a bathroom decked out in bright pink tiles and red lacquered stalls. Dressed just as flamboyantly as the room itself, young couples seem to get ready for another wild ride through a night filled with booze, romance and the spirit of defiance.
2022-03-08 17:16
AI, video game engines become philosophical tools for Ian Cheng
AI, video game engines become philosophical tools for Ian Cheng
Artificial intelligence (AI) and video game engines meet philosophy in the art of Ian Cheng. While armed with a pop-culture-inspired visual language from the likes of video game “SimCity,” Cheng's live simulations of virtual ecosystems teeming with AI-based characters and wildlife also make a complex theoretical inquiry into the nature of human consciousness.
2022-03-07 16:52
[REVIEW] 'Notre Dame de Paris' captures quintessence of French musical
[REVIEW] 'Notre Dame de Paris' captures quintessence of French musical
A Wednesday afternoon is obviously not the most ideal time for people to watch a musical, but yesterday, the Blue Square hall in central Seoul was brimming with theatergoers, who were eager to see the original French production of the musical, “Notre Dame de Paris.”
Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-03-03 16:09
20th-century Korean photography: Search to immortalize 'spiritual truth' of era
20th-century Korean photography: Search to immortalize 'spiritual truth' of era
Whether it is employed in the field of science, art or media, the term “photography” - essentially meaning “drawing with light” - encapsulates a strictly technical process. However, the very first Korean encounter with photographic images - recorded in Yi Hang-eok's 1863 journal entry of “Yeonhaeng Ilgi,” when a team of envoys from the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) visited the R...
2022-03-03 08:17
Korea's major art biennales to tie transnational themes to host cities' dynamic histories
Korea's major art biennales to tie transnational themes to host cities' dynamic histories
What is known as the “Gwangju Spirit” is a foundational mindset of Korea's southwestern city historically, which witnessed one of the most tragic events of the modern era, the 1980 Gwangju Uprising. The Gwangju Biennale, Asia's oldest biennial of contemporary art, has continuously revisited this spirit in both its mission and exhibition themes since its founding in 1995.
2022-03-01 12:36
[REVIEW] Actor Seo Kyung-soo steals scene in musical 'Something Rotten!'
[REVIEW] Actor Seo Kyung-soo steals scene in musical 'Something Rotten!'
Set in 1595 London, musical comedy “Something Rotten!” revolves around the Bottom Brothers, Nick and Nigel, playwrights who are overshadowed by their contemporary, William Shakespeare. Although the two brothers are the main protagonists of the wildly popular theatrical show, in its Korean production, Shakespeare - played by actor Seo Kyung-soo - literally steals the scene wit...
Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-02-25 08:47
Yongsan Garrison in transition captured in photos
Yongsan Garrison in transition captured in photos
While negotiations on the complete return of Yongsan Garrison in central Seoul ― the former headquarters for the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) ― to the Korean government have long been underway, the site has been gearing up gradually for a transformation into the country's largest urban park.
2022-02-22 11:43
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