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Festivals
“The 14th Bucheon International Comics Festival”: The 14th Bucheon International Comics Festival will take place from Aug. 17 to Aug. 21 in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. Established in 1998, the festival has been aiming to discover and support new talents in the Korean cartoon industry. This year, the
Aug. 12, 2011
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Classical Music
“Hyundai Capital Invitational Jo Su-mi Park Concert”: Hyundai Capital is to hold an Invitational Jo Su-mi Park Concert on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at an outdoor stage of the Olympic Park’s 88 Jandi Madang. Since 2007, the financial company has been holding its Invitational performance series. Last year, B
Aug. 12, 2011
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Exhibitions
“Artist of the Year”: National Museum of Contemporary Art in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, is showcasing representative works by the 23 winners of its “Artists of the Year” program which started in 1995 to reward South Korean artists who are active in their field. About 150 representative paintings,
Aug. 12, 2011
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Cellist Chang aims to ‘share’ music by conducting
Dressed in a formal ensemble with her signature short hair, world-renowned cellist Chang Han-na looked more than enthusiastic to share her music for her upcoming musical bash.“When I played cello, I practiced alone and performed alone. It’s a lonely job,” Chang told reporters during a press conferen
Aug. 11, 2011
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British indie music labels suffer as rioters burn warehouse
LONDON (AFP) ― British independent music labels said Wednesday they had suffered a “disaster” after rioters torched a Sony-owned distribution center in London and destroyed their entire CD stocks.The blaze late Monday ripped through the huge 20,000 sq meter warehouse in the north London district of
Aug. 11, 2011
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U.N.-themed photo exhibit opens in Seoul
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon joined other influential figures in Seoul on Wednesday for the opening of photo exhibition aimed at rallying support for the United Nations’ development goals.Hosted by Yonhap News Agency, South Korea’s key wire service, the show features more than 80 award-winning
Aug. 10, 2011
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Nunco Band brings up human guilt
While idol-centered K-pop has been heavily covered by the media, the Korean indie scene has received relatively little attention. This is the sixth installment of a series of interviews shedding light on the scene. ― Ed.Indie band Nunco Band has been active in the Hongdae scene for almost a decade.
Aug. 10, 2011
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Barenboim’s peace concert aims to make inter-Korean dialogue easier
Barenboim’s peace concert aims to make inter-Korean dialogue easierArgentine-Israeli conductor Daniel Barenboim said the purpose of the upcoming “2011 Peace Concert” in Imjingak near the demilitarized zone on Aug. 15 is to make inter-Korean dialogue a little easier.“It was one of the main reasons wh
Aug. 9, 2011
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‘Artist of the Year’ award seeks accessibility
Nomination jury opened up to include critics, curatorsThe National Museum of Contemporary Art announced Monday that its annual “Artist of the Year” exhibition is to have a more open selection process and offer more substantial support to the winner. MOCA started the “Artist of the Year” program in 1
Aug. 9, 2011
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts displays Faberge treasures
RICHMOND, Virginia (AP) ― Ornately jeweled Easter eggs designed by Karl Faberge for the Russian royal family are among hundreds of Faberge objects on display at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.“Faberge Revealed” includes imperial Easter eggs and other pieces from VMFA’s own collection, along with s
Aug. 9, 2011
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Hermes competition all about new media
Whoever turns out to be the winner, the 2011 Hermes Foundation Missulsang will be presented to an artist or team who enjoys creating new media such as videos, photos or spacious installations. Kim Sang-don, Che One-joon and Part-time Suite, three finalists of this year’s art compeition, are currentl
Aug. 8, 2011
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Exhibition shows art of Joseon’s middle class
Cultural and political legacy of Joseon’s bureaucrats and other skilled workers showcased in SeoulTogether they watched the moon, composed poems, and practiced political activities surrounded by the beautiful nature of Inwangsan in Seoul. The “Jungin” of the Joseon Dynasty, who belonged to the
Aug. 8, 2011
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How a ‘mad monk’ captured Zen
Exhibition looks back on Jung Kwang’s works 10 years after his deathIf he were not a monk, one might have easily mistaken him for a madman. Or perhaps it was because he was a monk that his behavior was considered even more idiosyncratic. The late Jung Kwang, better remembered as the “mad monk,” was
Aug. 7, 2011
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Soviet era returns to life in N.Y. art exhibit
NEW YORK (AFP) ― Nostalgia for a lost world and the nightmarish aspects of that world come to life in an exhibit in New York of art from Eastern Europe and the ex-Soviet Union.The exhibit at the New Museum is called “Ostalgia,” referring to the term “ostalgie” that emerged in the post-Soviet 1990s i
Aug. 7, 2011
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Yoko Ono says Japan should look to Iceland
TOKYO (AFP) ― Yoko Ono has an idea for her disaster-scarred country Japan ― abandon nuclear energy for renewables and tap the geothermal energy beneath the unstable ground of the volcanic island nation.The artist and widow of John Lennon is in Japan for the first time since the March 11 quake and ts
Aug. 7, 2011
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Amy Winehouse’s goddaughter performs at U.K. fest
EASTNOR CASTLE DEER PARK (AP) ― Amy Winehouse’s 15-year-old goddaughter performed an outstanding set at the Big Chill music festival, mirroring her late mentor by closing her show with a cover of Winehouse’s “Love Is a Losing Game.”Dionne Bromfield got teary-eyed when she performed the song, barely
Aug. 7, 2011
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Pop Music
“2011 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival”: Famous bands ranging from The Ting Tings to Korn, as well as singer-songwriters such as B.o.B are to perform in the 6th Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival from Aug. 5-7 at Incheon Dream Park. Popular Korean rock bands including Boohwal and No Brain will also hit
Aug. 5, 2011
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Dance
“Suspicious Paradise”: The dance show is inspired by the Demilitarized Zone, which looks like a paradise with untouched nature but is also a place deeply scarred by the Korean War. Organized by Korea National Contemporary Dance Company, it aims to offer a fresh experience to the younger generation w
Aug. 5, 2011
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Festival
Po s t e r o f t h e 7 t h J e ch e o n International Music & Film Festival (Jecheon International Music & Film Festival Executive Committee)“The 7th Jecheon International Music & Film Festival”: As the first festival in Korea to celebrate films with the theme of music, Jecheon International Music &
Aug. 5, 2011
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Classical Music
“Summer Classics”: The Seoul Metropolitan Youth Orchestra is to present educational performances for students to help them understand classical music and learn classical music concert etiquette. The orchestra consists of university students majoring in classical music and has been holding annual sum
Aug. 5, 2011