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Park Chan-kyong’s ‘Gathering’ explores what museum can become

Oct 30, 2019

Park Chan-kyong’s solo exhibition “Gathering” is an exhibition that explores what art museums can become in the contemporary world with constant man-made disasters. On Saturday, the National Museum ...
MMCA’s ‘The Square’: exhibition unthreads Korea’s modern history

Oct 17, 2019

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Korea is holding the exhibition “The Square: Art and Society in Korea 1900-2019” in celebration of its 50th anniversary this year. Ham Yang-ah...
Kim Nyung-man looks back on his early days in the ’70s

Oct 16, 2019

Kim Nyung-man, a 70-year-old professional photographer, is holding a solo exhibition that looks back on the early days of his 50-year career. Born in 1949 in Gochang, North Jeolla Province, Kim star...
‘To the Moon With Snoopy’: Uplifting ‘Peanuts’ characters arrive in Seoul

Oct 16, 2019

Lotte Museum of Art’s exhibition featuring the “Peanuts” gang will satisfy not just family visitors but also fans of fine art and pop art. “To the Moon With Snoopy” shows a wide range of works, from...
‘Traces of Black Sand,’ choreography looks at life, memories

Oct 13, 2019

The Korea National Contemporary Dance Company will perform a new production that fuses contemporary dance with traditional Korean music at Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theater from Nov 1-3. It is also...
[Herald Design Forum] Breathing new life into used plastics

Oct 10, 2019

Plastic can be a valuable material if effectively upcycled, argued Dutch designer Dave Hakkens in his speech, “The Power of an Open Source” at the Herald Design Forum 2019 held at Grand Hyatt Seoul i...
[Herald Design Forum] Changing old neighborhoods with new thinking

Oct 10, 2019

While the construction of a building or a house may be a familiar concept, establishment of a neighborhood or a community is a relatively new notion. Assemble is a London-based multidisciplinary col...
[Herald Design Forum 2019] Astronomer Ribas stresses importance of preserving our ‘Pale Blue Dot’

Oct 10, 2019

Finding another planet with a hospitable environment for humans has been a long-cherished wish for mankind. Astronomer Ignasi Ribas, a leading expert in that field, however, stresses the importance ...
[Herald Design Forum 2019] Daimler art director puts spotlight on empathy in future mobility

Oct 10, 2019

Alexander Mankowsky, art director at leading German carmaker Daimler, said Thursday that empathy should be the priority in future mobility so that companies can roll out innovative automated vehicles...
[Herald Design Forum 2019] Shaping environment friendly future with creativity

Oct 10, 2019

Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde believes that it may be possible to turn space waste into light in the near future. The artist leads projects that use technology to raise awareness on environmental ...
[Herald Design Forum 2019] Actress, model, environmental activist Gong Hyo-jin opens up about inner conflict

Oct 10, 2019

Popular actress suggests mindfulness, small changes
[Herald Design Forum 2019] Alex Mustonen, artist who reinvents everyday structures, materials

Oct 7, 2019

Alex Mustonen, co-founder of New York-based studio Snarkitecture, is a creator of unconventional objects and spaces, merging different disciplines, including art and architecture. Made entirely with...
[Herald Design Forum 2019] An alternative approach to urban rejuvenation

Oct 7, 2019

Instituting an urban renewal plan, especially in a top-down manner, runs the risk of disregarding the actual needs of the people living in the city, or missing the potential benefits that can be deri...
[Herald Design Forum 2019] Michael Govan, director of ever-evolving museum in LA

Oct 7, 2019

Michael Govan is the director of the ever-evolving Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and is in charge of all its aspects, from art programming and collection, to the expanding and upgrading it. At H...
[Herald Design Forum 2019] Do we need another planet?

Oct 7, 2019

Do we need another planet? Ignasi Ribas is preparing for that worst-case scenario in which we really do need an alternative option. Ribas is a scientist who leads an international team of exoplanet ...