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Three teams win 2020 Korea Young Architect Award

Jul 24, 2020

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced five people from three teams as winners of the 2020 Korea Young Architect Award on Friday. The award program is led by the ministry and organize...
[Eye Interview] With court battle over, singer-artist ready for limelight

Jul 24, 2020

Cho Young-nam discusses being cleared of art fraud charge, new fiction, optimism
MMCA Gwacheon unveils its largest ever exhibition for kids

Jul 22, 2020

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea is showcasing the largest-ever exhibition for kids at its Gwacheon venue after reopening on Wednesday. The exhibition, “Driving into the Col...
MMCA Seoul to hold 'Project Hashtag 2020' exhibition, after reopening

Jul 21, 2020

MMCA reopens three venues -- Seoul, Deoksugung, Gwacheon -- in Seoul metro area
The minjung art movement: The voices of artists who could not ignore social issues

Jul 21, 2020

Artists from Reality and Utterance, an artist-activist collective established in the late 1970s, host an exhibition in Seoul
Lotte Museum of Art to host first major exhibition of Jean-Michel Basquiat in Seoul

Jul 20, 2020

South Korea‘s largest-ever exhibition of works by Jean-Michel Basquiat -- the American contemporary artist known for his rebellious style -– will open in October at the Lotte Museum of Art in Songpa ...
KF holds photo exhibition jointly with Korean, Ukrainian artists

Jul 19, 2020

The Korea Foundation is holding a modern photography exhibition titled “KREAtive Perspectives” in conjunction with the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Korea, starting Monday. The exhibition wi...
Lee Ung-no reaches international audience through Google Arts & Culture platform

Jul 18, 2020

Lee Ung-no is the first Korean artist introduced comprehensively on the online platform.
Japanese artist Chiharu holds first gallery exhibition in Korea

Jul 17, 2020

Chiharu Shiota, a Japanese installation artist based in Berlin, is internationally known for her large-scale wozen works that reflect relationships with others.
Painting album by Joseon master painter fails to find new owner

Jul 15, 2020

State-designated treasure by Jeong-seon flops at auction
Annual Yeowoorak Festival to continue via online platform

Jul 14, 2020

The National Theater of Korea announced Tuesday it would continue its annual Yeowoorak Festival online as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The state-run theater will live stream a total of six perfo...
MMCA Gwacheon to revitalize outdoor space with installation

Jul 13, 2020

Architectural practice stpmj chosen for installation work featuring 700 miniatures
Eva Armisen’s paintings about happiness, family offer comfort

Jul 12, 2020

Spanish painter Eva Armisen, known as an “artist drawing happiness” in Korea, is showcasing her work in Seoul to offer comfort amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibition “Eva Armisen Vida”...
[Herald Interview] Expanding Korea’s presence in global art world

Jul 11, 2020

Head of Gallery Hyundai says it’s the right time to present Korean art
Traditional tableware adds whimsy with Line Friends

Jul 11, 2020

Last year, the company launched a tableware collection inspired by K-pop sensation BTS. The brand also collaborated with popular Korean illustrator Nanan and launched a series of products in December...