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2012 Travel Diary 8: Yun Isang, Sancheong and Tongyeong
26 March 2012. The day has been devoted mainly to exploring some of the Joseon dynasty naval history in which Tongyeong played its part. But we?re also in Tongyeong to attend the Tongyeong International Music Festival, focusing on concerts which have music by Tongyeong?s most famous musical son, composer Yun Isang. In preparation for the [...]
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Hwang Jihae: two Chelsea gold medals and now the RHS President?s Award
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Hwang Jihae for winning the RHS President’s Award – an ward which in the past has always been given to a display in the main pavilion. The attention to detail and the meticulous planting caught the eye of President Elizabeth Banks, who in her time has herslef won five Chelsea Gold Medals. [...]
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Can you tell what it is yet? Choi Jeong-hwa installation takes shape on the South Bank
If it?s plastic baskets, it?s got to be a Choi Jeong-hwa installation. The outside of the Korean Pavilion at Venice, a chandelier in the centre of the Asia House staircase, or even a crazy space helmet for the band members (which included his son) playing at the first anniversary party of the opening of London’s [...]
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Korean authors by an English painter
British artist Billy Childish exhibits portraits of two celebrated Korean authors (Yi Kwang-su and Yi Sang) in his Seoul show entitled Strange Bravery at Gallery Hyundai in Jongno, Seoul, till 3 June. http://bit.ly/JdjPZR Authors: Yi Kwang-su, Yi Sang
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Some celebrity holiday companions for some lucky winners
Fancy going on holiday with Miss A or 2PM? You had a one in 310 chance courtesy of the KTO, if you’d managed to spot the opportunity in time. Not bad odds. Surely would have been worth a try? http://bit.ly/JUKKO3
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2012 Travel Diary 7: Yi Sun-shin ? military genius, hero, poet
26 March 2012. The brief ferry ride from Tongyeong to Hansando traverses the sheltered sound where Admiral Yi Sun-shin won a famous victory over the Japanese navy on 14 August 1592. On the day I crossed, it was difficult to imagine the tumult of a battle in which 47 Japanese ships were sunk and 12 [...]
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Quiet Time: DMZ Forbidden Garden ? an appreciation of the Chelsea gold medal-winner
It was the first decent day of the month. Although it had started grey and cold, the forecasters promised sun and heat, and they were spot on. Quite a good day then, after all the hard preparation by Hwang Jihae’s team, to be awarded a coveted Chelsea gold medal, for the second year runnning. Was [...]
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It?s another Gold Medal ? congratulations to Hwang Jihae?s team!
Yes, it’s another gold medal. More coverage soon once I’ve had a chance to see the finished garden myself. Links: LKL’s complete coverage of Hwang Jihae’s gardens at Chelsea 2012 and 2011 Quiet Time: DMZ Forbidden Garden on Facebook. Please donate using the Paypal sign.
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Kook Dongwan to be Glenfiddich Artist in Residence
43 Inverness Street has begun a collaboration with the Artist in Residency programme at Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown, Moray, Scotland in selecting artists from Korea. This is the first year that the programme has chosen an artist from Korea, Kook Dongwan, and 43 Inverness will continue to help the programme in introducing Korean artists.
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Korea Herald gives Im Sang-soo a thumbs-down
The Korea Herald *really* doesn’t like Im Sang-soo’s Taste of Money, currently in competition at Cannes. Hong Sang-soo’s In Another Country with Isabelle Hubert fares better. Full story: http://bit.ly/JskHji
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Quiet Time: DMZ Forbidden Garden ? Judgement Day
Today is the first of two judgement days at the Chelsea Flower Show. Nothing more can be done apart from wait for the results, and pay a visit when it’s open to the public next week (if you managed to get a ticket). For those who can’t come along, here are some photos of the [...]
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The DMZ Garden gets its finishing touches
With the Chelsea Flower Show having its first judging day tomorrow (Sunday), all the show gardens have to be finished today. Yesterday Hwang Jihae’s team was boosted by some additional volunteers to help finish off the last details. The professionals did some final planting, filling in one or two gaps under the demanding and perfectionist [...]
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Sungjoo Kim wins Asian women of achievement award
Sungjoo Kim, CEO and chairperson of luxury fashion brand MCM Holdings AG has been given the Chairman?s Award, most prestigious award, at the RBS-sponsored Asian women of achievement awards celebrating the contribution of Asian women across British business for ?overcoming widespread prejudice and family opposition to become one of her country’s most highly respected entrepreneurs?. [...]
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Shinwook Kim: Korean Folk Painting in Photography at Mokspace
The current exhibition at Mokspace, which runs till 28 May, is an interesting take on Korean folk painting, blending contemporary techniques and technology with traditional materials. Shinwook Kim’s theme is Photographic Images of Fish and Shellfish in Korean Classical Painting. He aims to recreate the traditional folk-painting genre of Eo Hae Do (???, ???) which [...]
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Korean portrait honours Queen?s jubilee
Kim Dong-yoo’s pop art portrait of the Queen, made up of 1,106 tiny pictures of Lady Di, will be included in the National Portrait Gallery’s exhibition “The Queen: Art & Image” (17 May – 21 Oct) celebrating her Golden Jubilee, says the Chosun Ilbo. The work was displayed at the Korean Eye: Fantastic Ordinary exhibition [...]
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Guest post: A review of Place Not Found ? Korean Art Now, at the Smokehouse Gallery
By Kuo Chun Hsuan Forman’s Smokehouse Gallery in Hackney Wick presents Place Not Found: Korean Art Now until 3 June. The location inspired curator Eunjung Shin to put it together. It?s the closest art gallery overlooking Olympic Park. Like many of the artists, I had never been to this area before. ‘The gallery space inspired [...]
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Cute photos of a Buddha?s Birthday ceremony in Seoul
Some great pics of some young monks getting their head shaved for the first time this Buddha’s birthday at Jogye Temple, Seoul, in today’s Metro. Some of them don’t like it! Links: Children become Buddhist monks as tears flow during ceremony, Metro, 13 May 2012 Buddhist monks caught gambling, smoking and drinking at party, Telegraph, [...]
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The world?s tallest LEGO tower, at Jamsil Stadium
The state visit of the Danish Crown Prince Frederik produces constructive results: the world’s tallest LEGO tower, at 31.9 metres, celebrating LEGO’s 80th birthday. Full story and photos: A tower of fun: World’s tallest Lego structure unveiled in South Korea to mark toy’s 80th birthday, Daily Mail, 13 May 2012
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A DMZ Watch-tower rises over the Chelsea Showground
LKL gets an exclusive look at the construction of the DMZ “Quiet Time” garden, by Korean designer Hwang Jihae, at the Chelsea Flower Show. With the increased tension on the Korean peninsula the narrow strip of demilitarized land which separates north and south is ever more in focus. The timing of Hwang Jihae’s appearance at [...]
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?I?m a Petty Minded Creep? (Naneun Ggomsuda) comes to the UK
A very alternative Korean cultural event is coming up at the end of this month, probably not the sort of event that would be advertised on the KCC website. The subversive political talk-show, I’m a Petty-Minded Creep (Naneun Ggomsuda, ?? ???, or Na Ggom Su for short) is coming to the UK for a couple [...]
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