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N. K. exhibition on light industry development
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Key art fairs Kiaf, Frieze to open in Sept.
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (215+ words) SEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- Kiaf Seoul and Frieze Seoul will concurrently take place in September this year, set to attract art collectors to one of the year's most prominent events in the art scene. A total of 175 galleries from 18 countries will…...
Exhibition celebrates human-crafted still life photography in the age of AI
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (149+ words) "While AI now allows images to be easily generated, artists in this exhibition bring their own distinct approach and process," he said. Koo Seong-youn's sugar series, meanwhile, explores the gap between the real and the staged, as she recreates treasures…...
[PRNewswire] PHOTO & IMAGE SHANGHAI 2026 to be Held
1+ week, 5+ day ago (63+ words) -- Showcasing AI Imaging, Content-Creation Technologies and Emerging Visual Trends This July A Comprehensive Showcase Across the Imaging Ecosystem Strong Early Visitor Momentum Several themed exhibitions will be held concurrently, including: - The 2nd Yangtze River Delta University Teacher-Student Vision Art Joint Exhibition…...
Bush-painted portrait of ex-President Roh Moo-hyun displayed for 1st time
2+ week, 2+ day ago (203+ words) SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- A portrait of late former President Roh Moo-hyun, painted by former U. S. President George W. Bush, has been unveiled to the public for the first time at a special exhibition, organizers said Tuesday. The portrait was personally painted by…...
Korean works, including Han Kang's, to make return to Avignon Festival after 28 years
2+ week, 6+ day ago (400+ words) SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- Nine Korean works have been invited to the Avignon Festival set to take place in France this summer, organizers said Thursday, marking the first time in 28 years Korean-language productions will officially take the stage at one of…...
Se MA retrospective revisits works of abstract art master Yoo Young-kuk
3+ week, 2+ day ago (227+ words) SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Known for his bold and vivid yet composed depictions of nature -- especially mountains as a portrait of the inner mind -- Yoo Young-kuk (1916-2002) is a pioneer of abstract art in Korean art. Organized on the occasion of the…...
Artwork celebrating over 70 yrs of South Korea-U. S. alliance unveiled at Pentagon
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (458+ words) By Song Sang-ho and Lee Yu-mi WASHINGTON/BEIJING, May 14 (Yonhap) -- A work of art commemorating more than 70 years of the South Korea-U. S. alliance has been unveiled at the Pentagon, as Seoul and Washington work to advance their partnership to better…...
MMCA exhibition explores 80 years of artistic exchanges between S. Korea, Japan
4+ week, 21+ hour ago (548+ words) SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Despite decadeslong thorny ties between South Korea and Japan resulting from the Japanese colonial rule from 1910 to 1945, collaborations between South Korean and Japanese artists have vibrantly continued over the years, evolving in line with changing social and…...
Forgotten 'environment' of 11 women artists brought back to life at Leeum
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (488+ words) SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- A shrill siren pierces a fog-filled room draped in black curtains as a beam of light falls across the face of a visitor, apparently taken aback by the sudden sensory exposure. A voice then echoes through the…...