The Korea Herald

Floating museum dedicated to Modern art master Kim Whan-ki to be built in his hometown

Nov 22, 2020

Born in 1913, Kim was a pioneer of Korean abstract painting. His masterpiece “05-IV-71 #200 (Universe)” recorded the highest-ever price for a Korean artwork sold at an auction by fetching 13.2 billio...
MMCA screens indie films by masters

Nov 21, 2020

The theme of “Intermission 2020” is “everyday life,” and the event will showcase independent films that reflect on ordinary things people used to enjoy before the pandemic started, including simple a...
Global press photo exhibition illustrates life during COVID-19

Nov 19, 2020

The photos taken in 70 cities around the world -- ranging from Prague to Marrakesh -- portray how people are living their lives and engaging in acts of care and devotion despite the risks of infectio...
Upcoming Gwangju Biennale will blur boundaries between online, offline platforms

Nov 18, 2020

Rescheduled Gwangju Biennale set for February opening
Beauty of reality captured by photography master Min Byung-hun

Nov 17, 2020

His works do not struggle to deliver any messages. Staring at his black and white photographs taken in misty or foggy weather, viewers may feel relaxed and at peace. “We have different feelings abou...
Seoul Design Festival to present sustainable designs for pandemic times

Nov 16, 2020

Founded in 2002, the annual design festival has grown into an event that suggests the major theme of the year in the design industry and introduces designers to the domestic market as well as helping...
The Moomins from Finland visit Seoul to provide comfort amid pandemic

Nov 14, 2020

“This exhibition is quite special compared to previous ones because it shows the author’s original sketches and conveys storytelling throughout the exhibition,” Jee Sung-wook, CEO of Media & Art, the...
Visualizing Beethoven’s music through brain waves

Nov 14, 2020

Art Center Nabi and Goethe-Institute Korea will present “Neuro-knitting Beethoven“ on Nov. 27, a telematics performance connecting music and technology in celebration of the 250th anniversary of Ludw...
Addictive ‘Baby Shark’ child song recognized with RIAA’s diamond status

Nov 14, 2020

The catchiest children’s song of all time, “Baby Shark,” which went viral for years with its addictive tune, recorded another milestone with Diamond certification by the Recording Industry Associatio...
Japanese artist Sugito overturns common sense with wooden frames

Nov 11, 2020

Born in 1970, the Japanese painter was influenced by the Tokyo pop movement. However, he differentiated himself from Tokyo pop artists, who mostly adopted “super flat” aesthetics, animation and fine ...
Banksy’s artworks to be unveiled at urban art show in Seoul

Nov 10, 2020

Collector’s Room will be decorated with artworks that reflect the rising trend of art collecting among the millennial generation in Korea. Over the past few years, Korea’s millennials have emerged as...
‘Korean Architecture Tour: Past to Present’ walks you through buildings of note

Nov 9, 2020

Art museums designed by internationally renowned architects are also among the selected works. Museum San by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the Whanki Museum by South Korean architect Woo Kyu-sung, t...
Sentimental waterdrop painting artist showcases new portrait drawing series

Nov 8, 2020

After majoring in painting at Keimyung University, she earned a master’s degree in Christian art at the Baekseok Graduate School. Based in the US and South Korea, Nam held her 13th solo exhibition at...
Palace architectures harmonized with artworks at Deoksugung palace

Nov 8, 2020

Exhibition at the palace Deoksugung offers extraordinary experience to appreciate art alongside traditional architecture
'Arttainers' bring diversity to Korean art scene

Nov 7, 2020

K-pop musicians and entertainers showcase their talents at art exhibitions