Performance·Exhibit
"Portrait of Lee Yuwon" Unveiled for the First Time... National Museum of Korea Opens New Donated Artifacts Exhibition
The National Museum of Korea announced on April 20 that it will host the exhibition "Sharing the Heart of Beauty: Newly Acquired Donated Artifacts" in Donation Hall 4 of the permanent exhibition galleries through July 19. This exhibition introduces the museum's latest donated cultural heritage. This is the first exhibition in a new series showcasing donated artifacts at the museum. For the first time, nine pieces of cultural heritage donated by Lee Yeon, a descendant of the Gyeongju Lee clan, in December last year will be unveiled to the public. The highlight of the exhibition is the "Portrait of Lee Yuwon," painted in 1860 by the Joseon-era artist Han-cheol Lee. Previously known only through historical records, the actual portrait will be on public display for the first time during this exhibition. In the portrait, Lee Yuwon is depicted wearing everyday clothing and traditional wooden shoes, holding a cane while seated on a fantastically shaped rock. The piece features a realistic and
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Buddhist Art, Royal Portraits, and Glass Paintings Together... Korean Art History Society Spring Academic Conference
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KIAF Seoul 2026 Appoints Junguho as Creative Director
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Arko Art Center Opens "Gongganyeollim," a Lounge for Visitors to Stay and Experience Art
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Art Basel and Frieze Representatives Gather in Seoul for "Dive into Korean Art"
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Nam June Paik Art Center and Sejong Center Join Forces for Joint Production in Metropolitan Cultural Cooperation
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National Library of Korea Extends "King Danjong and Eom Heungdo" Special Exhibition by Five Weeks
Hirst and Kim Yoonshin Exhibition Fever Continues at Auction... K Auction’s April Sale
K Auction announced on April 17 that it will hold its April auction at 4 p.m. on April 29 at its headquarters in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. A total of 101 works, valued at approximately 10.4 billion won, will be presented at the auction. The auction lineup includes works by major figures in Korean modern and contemporary art, such as Damien Hirst, Ed Ruscha, Yun Hyongkeun, Park Seobo, Chung Sanghwa, Ha Chonghyun, Yoo Youngkuk, Kim Whanki, Nam June Paik, Kim Yoonshin, Lee Ufan, and Chung Changsup. Works by international artists such as Os Gemeos, Brian Calvin, Yuichi Hirako, Egami Etsu, Ayako Rokkaku, and Mayuka Yamamoto will also be featured in the auction. In the classical art section, pieces such as "Landscape with Figures" by Gyeomjae Jeong Seon, "Ink Landscape in the Style of Wang Wei" by Hyunjae Sim Sa-jeong, and "Heavenly Jade Palace Three Treasures Book" by Chusa Kim Jeonghui will be offered, alongside works by Yusan Min Kyunggap, Unbo Kim Ki-chang, and Uhhyang Park Raehyun.
Artifacts Meet the Stage: National Museum Culture Foundation Presents Generation-Tailored Performances
The National Museum Culture Foundation announced on April 17 that it will hold a generation-tailored 'Culture and Arts Sharing' performance in June at the National Museum of Korea Theater Yong. This performance is a convergence program designed to make museum artifacts more accessible and engaging. By combining music, commentary, and lectures on the humanities, the focus is on reinterpreting artifacts from a contemporary perspective. The performance for the younger generation, titled 'Museum Moment,' will take place on June 10 and 11. Using 'dark history' as a keyword, it follows the hidden stories and journeys embedded in artifacts, transforming moments of failure and trial into narratives of growth. By highlighting examples of artifacts that became treasures after overcoming looting and damage, the program aims to deliver messages of consolation and empathy to young people. The event will feature explanations from cultural heritage commentator An Ji-Young and conductor Kim Hee-Jun, a
Seoul Auction to Hold 8.8 Billion Won Auction: Nam June Paik's 'Dr. Kim Hwallan' and Lee Ufan's 'Correspondence' on the Block
Nam June Paik's video installation work 'Dr. Kim Hwallan' and Lee Ufan's 'Correspondence' series, among others, are set to find new owners. On April 16, Seoul Auction announced that it will hold the '191st Art Auction' at 4 p.m. on April 28 at the Seoul Auction Gangnam Center. A total of 141 pieces, spanning both modern and contemporary art and traditional art, will be up for auction, with the combined low estimate totaling approximately 8.8 billion won. In the modern and contemporary art section, Nam June Paik's 1997 work 'Dr. Kim Hwallan' will be auctioned. Inspired by Kim Hwallan, the first Korean woman to earn a doctorate, the piece reinterprets the subject and history by departing from traditional portrait formats and utilizing objects such as radios and televisions. Lee Bae's 'Issu du Feu (White Lines) W-42' will also be on the auction block. This piece highlights tension on the canvas through the contrast between the black texture of charcoal and the white drawn lines. A special
National Museum of Korea Signs Agreement with CJ Cultural and Nanum Foundations to Expand Cultural Diversity Education
The National Museum of Korea announced on April 16 that it had signed a "business agreement to expand opportunities for cultural diversity education and cultural enjoyment" with CJ Cultural Foundation and CJ Nanum Foundation at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on April 15. Under this agreement, the three institutions will jointly operate cultural diversity education programs and expand the use of museum educational content. They will also provide educational materials both online and offline, offer cultural diversity education for teachers at local children’s centers nationwide, and work together to expand education programs on a national scale. The National Museum of Korea will conduct training for participants in educational initiatives operated by CJ Cultural Foundation and CJ Nanum Foundation, as well as for instructors of cultural diversity education. The museum will also provide educational content based on cultural heritage that can be used in the field. At the
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[On Stage] Relationships Bloom from Abandonment in "Orphans"
The United States is a country with an especially large number of narratives involving orphans. Analysts suggest this is rooted in the nation’s origins as a country built by immigrants rather than inherited from ancestors, and in the pioneering spirit of creating something out of nothing. Iconic American heroes such as Batman, Superman, and Spider-Man are typically depicted as individuals who overcome adversity without parents. True to its title, the play "Orphans" deals with the story of orphans. There are three characters: the brothers Treat and Phillip, and Harold, a middle-aged man who is kidnapped and brought to their home. Treat is a pickpocket. He steals to support Phillip. Phillip is under his older brother Treat’s extreme protection. He never leaves the house, sincerely believing his brother’s warning that the outside air could trigger a deadly allergy. The brothers, lacking parents and therefore unsocialized, behave in a pure but unrestrained way; their exaggerated actions an
Conductor Myung-Whun Chung, Chosen by La Scala, to Lead Opera "Carmen"
The KBS Symphony Orchestra will present a concert version of Georges Bizet's masterpiece opera "Carmen" at its 825th regular concert, to be held at Lotte Concert Hall on April 17 and 18. Myung-Whun Chung, Music Director of the KBS Symphony Orchestra, will take the podium, joined by a lineup of world-class vocalists. Although this is a concert performance, it is drawing particular attention as it marks Myung-Whun Chung's first opera production with the KBS Symphony Orchestra in 29 years. In 1997, at the orchestra's 482nd regular concert, Music Director Chung made headlines by presenting Verdi's "Otello" in concert format for the first time in Korea. Maestro Chung is especially recognized as one of the world's leading opera conductors. This is further evidenced by his upcoming appointment as Music Director of Italy's Teatro alla Scala, one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world. Chung is set to take over as Music Director of La Scala from Riccardo Chailly starting in 2027. Fou
Alicia Keys-Produced Musical "Hell's Kitchen" to Premiere in Korea This July
The premiere of the musical "Hell's Kitchen," which Alicia Keys led from planning through to full production over a span of 13 years, will open on July 24, 2026, at the GS Art Center. The Korean premiere of "Hell's Kitchen" is the "first-ever licensed production in a non-English-speaking country," realized about two years after its Broadway debut. "Hell's Kitchen" was nominated for the most awards at the 2024 Tony Awards with 13 nominations, and it was a sensation, winning Best Leading Actress and Best Featured Actress.Timeless hits that defined an era, including Alicia Keys' debut song "Fallin'," the Grammy-winning global favorite "If I Ain't Got You," and the New York anthem "Empire State of Mind," will all be vividly brought to life on stage. Newly composed songs for the musical, such as "Kaleidoscope," will further elevate its musical sophistication. The music, rooted in R&B, hip-hop, and soul, will be combined with street dance-driven ensemble choreography, three-dimensionally rec
Science Becomes a Playground... National Science Museum's 'Science Day' Opens on the 17th
In April, the Month of Science, the National Science Museum is opening a large-scale, hands-on science playground festival for the whole family to enjoy together. 'Science Day,' which presents the somewhat challenging themes of artificial intelligence (AI) and the climate crisis through robots, games, and mission-based activities, will be held across the National Science Museum in Daejeon for three days from April 17 to April 19, 2026. The National Science Museum announced that the 55th Science Day will be held under the subtitle "Eco Hero Project: Save the Earth!" This year's event is characterized as an experiential festival with storytelling elements, where participants become 'Eco Heroes' who solve social issues through science and technology. The core of the festival is the 54 hands-on booths, where visitors can learn by making and operating things themselves. In the Special Exhibition Hall of the Future Technology Pavilion and the outdoor spaces, a variety of programs will be off
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