The Gwangju Biennale: 10,000 Lives
Words by Hughie Samson The eighth Gwangju Biennale, which opens on September 3rd, presents a compelling investigation of the relationships which bind people to images and images to people. The exhibition is named 10,000 Lives (만인보) after a thirty-volume epic poem conceived of by Korean author Eun Ko while in solitary confinement for his participation [...]
IAC Summer Exhibition “Domestic Bliss”
International Artists Community presents: A large art exhibition of both Korean and international artists living in Seoul. This show is being hosted by two neighboring galleries.
Bright Colors in a Dark World: Keith Haring Retrospective at SOMA
Words by Davis Jung. There are just so many things to do at Olympic Park in Seoul. Whether you’re watching an international pop star at the Olympic Park Stage, going for an “acupressure walk,” or taking in the magnificent Peace Gate and musical water fountains, you could easily get lost in the numerous activities offered [...]
Pop Art Superstar Keith Haring
Through September 5th © Keith Haring Foundation Primary colors, stark figures, and simple lines were all that pop artist Keith Haring needed to change a generation. Born in Pennsylvania, Haring fell in love with drawing watching Disney cartoons as a child. In the 70s, while studying at the School of Visual Arts in New York, [...]
Art with a View: SkyArt Gallery at Building 63
Words and shots by Davis Jung It’s a strange feeling to have your ears pop while trying to access an art gallery. But it’s an experience you’ll have to undergo in order to reach the photography exhibition entitled “The Moment” at the SkyArt Gallery in the 63 Building, located on the southeast tip of Yeouido [...]
Cecil Beaton: Beauty of the Century
What do Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, and Elizabeth Taylor have in common? Aside from the obvious answer that they are all beautiful movie stars, they were also all photographed by Cecil Beaton. From his work documenting London society with Vogue in the 1920s to his stage and costume design for hit [...]
Steve McCurry in South Korea
Words and shots by Davis Jung “The Afghan Girl(left)”—most people are familiar with this internationally famous photograph of a young girl, red scarf draped loosely over a weathered face containing the most piercing set of sea-green eyes to grace the cover of National Geographic. Her face would later become “the most recognized photograph” in the [...]
Jin Lee Photo Exhibit in Itaweon
This exhibition is based on photos taken by artist and sculptor Jin Lee during a backpacking trip through Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
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