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The Blue Dragon, a symbolic guardian of the East, is revered alongside the White Tiger as a protector against evil forces. Archaeological findings dating back 6,000 years depict animals as protectors of the deceased. The National Museum of Korea presents an interactive exhibition dedicated to honori
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Elina Kozhokeldieva
2024.03.03 23:39
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Along with Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse is known as one of the greatest modern artists. He is most famous for his works such as Blue Nude II (Nu Bleu II) and The Snail (L’escargot). However, he is also well-recognized for his use of vigorous colors. Cut-outs were not what Henri Matisse had created t
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Kwon Herin
2023.11.01 15:24
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“If I fall asleep, can I see a Kumiho in my dreams?” is a possible question that a Korean child might have when bedtime nears. A nine-tailed fox, also known as Kumiho in Korean, is an important mythical figure in folktales of East Asia and legends of Korea, and it meets viewers through Zadie Xa’s ex
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Ekin Sevinc
2023.09.03 21:07
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Is this the scent of soap, or the scent of a beautiful classic? As soon as one steps into the exhibition hall, one is approached by a pleasant aroma. Shin Meekyoung, a visual artist, holds her solo exhibition – Time/ Material: Performing Museology – to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Coreana
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Son Chaewan
2023.05.01 15:01
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Shadows lurk in every corner of people’s lives. Both outdoors and indoors, these dark areas are everywhere but are extremely easy to overlook. However, a unique craftsman wants to change all that. Belgian artist and filmmaker Vincent Bal sees shadows as another art medium and, in his first-ever solo
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Naama Benamy Schoneved
2023.03.06 08:35
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Alongside the pandemic, climate change, and ongoing global conflicts, the world constantly faces new turning points of uncertainty for civilization. The Cloud Walkers exhibition turns to the fresh possibilities of exploring climate issues and focuses on expanding one’s perspective beyond countries a
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Park Subin
2022.11.04 00:03
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Taking a journey through decades of Viennese paintings, visitors of Gold in Motion can immerse themselves in the fascinating artworks of the 19th century. Collaboration of physical and digital art, Gold in Motion mainly displays Austrian symbolist Gustav Klimt’s artworks. Also called Théâtre des Lum
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Jeon Hye Seo
2022.09.04 15:38
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Welcome to the fashion show of ghosts, where clothes sprinkled with blood fill the runway with an ambiguous sense of terror. This special exhibition portrays standing figures of clothes without human bodies, which are the artworks of South Korean artist Ahn Chang Hong. Currently, about 150 pieces of
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Kwon Keun Young
2022.05.03 15:55
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Often used to showcase artwork, rarely has light been spotlighted itself. In the exhibition Light: British Tate Museum’s Special Exhibition Feature (hereinafter referred to as Light), however, artists give light its due attention, exploring it as a source of comfort, inspiration, and imagination. Th
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Hwang Mina
2022.04.02 23:31
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“I don’t have a philosophy. I have a camera.” The art of photography conveys great meaning since it expresses the emotions and thoughts of an individual as one uncovers special moments in life through visual perceptions. Unlike the conventional trends of photography, American photographer Saul Leite
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Park Subin
2022.02.27 18:22
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dreamer, 3:45 am is a one-of-a-kind art exhibition that combines the talents of various artists with different abilities to present a variety of contemporary visual arts. The Lotte Museum has created an exhibition that allows the viewers to visualize their dreams, ushering them into a world of art l
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Park Soo Hyun
2021.12.03 22:39
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No signs. No explanations. There are just the senses that guide and the mind that interprets. Having debuted in London’s Saatchi Gallery, Beyond the Road has come to The Hyundai Seoul ALT.1 gallery in Yeouido, opening for the first time in Asia. The exhibition provides an immersive sensory experienc
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Oh Ji Su
2021.11.05 20:37
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The YOSIGO Photo Exhibition, held in Ground Seesaw, Seochon is the first individual exhibition for photographer Yosigo to take place in Korea. The exhibition displays photos of Yosigo’s encounters from all over the world, from European resorts surrounding the blue Mediterranean Sea to Miami, Dubai,
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Kim Seo Hyun
2021.09.01 13:53
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What image comes to mind when you think of Seoul? Many will recall the sight of busy commuters and the indifferent and urgent steps of residents with stark faces. As such, despite the sheer number of people that move around the city every day, Seoul is not considered particularly humane. However, ev
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Kim Seo Hyun
2021.05.02 22:22
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Nowadays, people spend more time on their cell phones than reading a book. It is rare to find someone reading a book on public transportation, and no one seems to borrow books from libraries or even visit them anymore. As the number of people reading books decreases, books and bookstores are gradual
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Kim Sur Hyun
2021.02.28 16:16
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“While a picture might be worth a thousand words, a soundscape is worth a thousand pictures.” As the musician and soundscape ecologist Bernie Krause once said, sound is more than just waves of vibration ― it may as well be a certain feeling, emotion or memory in one’s body. This is the essence of wh
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Nam Eun Seo
2020.08.31 19:35
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Sae-ilkkun, which literally translates to “new worker,” is a Korean word that has come to have a number of connotations throughout its abundant usage in politics; candidacies, new promises, and self-proclaimed dedication to the public are just some of the examples. In accordance with its name, the e
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Kie Hae Seung
2020.05.03 21:03
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“We live in the best of all possible worlds,” said a prominent German philosopher, Gottfried Leibniz. Though the world may be deceiving people with its unpredictable tricks, there are times when those vicissitudes turn out to be helpful foundations or blessings in disguise. Reflecting back on the wo
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Nam Hye Bin
2020.03.11 17:15
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A famous Korean writer, Park Wan-seo, has a deep love toward Korea’s Pyounghwa market and even mentions in her essay, Two Pyounghwa Markets, “If I had to mention one reason to live in Seoul, without a
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Nam Hye Bin
2019.10.29 23:33
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Escaping from their daily routine by visiting other cities or countries is a common image people have when they think about traveling. Taking a trip may comfort those who are tired of their repetitive
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Youn Bo Hyun
2019.09.27 18:18