Greeting card written by the late Park Soo-keun returns to artist's hometown

A season’s greetings card written by Park Soo-keun (1914-1965) made its return to the late painter’s hometown of Yanggu County, Gangwon, for the first time in 63 years.

2025-03-21

Hansae and Hongik University unveil its Next Design Lab for future apparel talent

Apparel company Hansae announced Thursday the opening of the Next Design Lab in partnership with Hongik University, offering practical education and perks for students who later apply for jobs at the company.

2025-03-20

Swiss gallery Hauser & Wirth announces co-representation of Korean artist Lee Bul

The Swiss art gallery Hauser & Wirth said Wednesday that it now co-represents artist Lee Bul alongside the Seoul-based gallery BB&M.

2025-03-19

Artist Mona Hatoum contrasts safety with danger at first exhibition in Seoul

Contrary to the widely held view that a wheelchair’s purpose is to offer mobility and support to the disabled, British Palestinian artist Mona Hatoum claims something different — that it could be a hazardous object.

2025-03-05

Digital installations allow visitors to enjoy Korea's royal palaces — without the crowds

Two media art exhibitions, organized by the Korea Heritage Service, present immersive digital installations that reimagine the beauty of Korea’s historic gardens and palaces through light and technology.

2025-03-03

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Put down the overpriced popcorn and see what’s poppin’ at Seoul’s indie cinemas

Whether you're a cinephile or a casual moviegoer, these five hidden gem theaters in Seoul offer a refreshing alternative to the mainstream.

2025-02-28

AI creatures, faceless masks: French artist questions what it means to be human in new exhibition

"Liminal," a simulation created by French artist Pierre Huyghe projected onto a screen, is one of the French artist’s latest pieces and will go on view at the Leeum Museum of Art in Yongsan District, central Seoul, from Thursday.

2025-02-26

Climate, capitalism and technology challenged by artists in 'Random Access Project' exhibition

YONGIN, Gyeonggi — Included in the late avant-garde media artist Nam June Paik’s (1932-2006) first solo exhibition poster in 1963 was the motto of French philosopher Montaigne: “Que sais-je?,” meaning “What do I know?”

2025-02-26

Impressionist exhibition brings rare paintings to Korea for first time

Some 50 Impressionist paintings that influenced the expansion of the 19th-century art movement from Europe to the United States are being displayed in Korea for the first time.

2025-02-24

Ha Chong-hyun retrospective showcases evolution of artist's styles, colors and shapes

The transformation of artist Ha Chong-hyun's works, particularly amid the socially tumultuous period between 1959 and 1975, is reflected in the Art Sonje Center’s latest exhibition, “Ha Chong-Hyun 5975.”