Tag: Gallery Talks

Korean Contemporary Ceramics

When artists work in a medium as old as earth itself, in a country that has for centuries been recognized as a center for artistic

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The Art of Ooh-Ree Floral Design

With Spring just around the corner, learn the basics of Korean flower arranging in this introductory course. Traditionally, flowers in Korea have been associated with

The Art of Maedeup, Korean Traditional Knotting

Maedeup, the traditional Korean art form of knotting silken cords, consists of over 35 intricate knots—with colorful names such as “dragonfly” and “plum blossom”—skillfully made

Gallery Talk: Korean Contemporary Ceramics

Fresh from participating in the Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale, artist Young-mi Kim reports on her three-month journey to kilns, studios, and ceramic heritage sites throughout

The Choco Pie-ization of North Korea

Join dynamic contemporary artist Jin Joo Chae in this Studio Korea session. Jin Joo Chae employs printmaking and mixed media and is concerned with American

Art Workshop: Traditional Korean Pillow

Learn Korean hand sewing while making traditional Korean pillows which are cylindrical with broad, flat surfaces at each end, covered in intricate embroidery or patchwork.

Elegance and Tradition in Korean Furniture

Dr. Lyndel King, Director and Chief Curator at the University of Minnesota’s Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, introduces traditional Korean furniture with photos from the

Comfort Women Wanted

Artist Chang-Jin Lee presents her artwork, Comfort Women Wanted, on the forgotten history of WWII-era Japanese military sex slaves, or  “comfort women” as they were

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Distinctive Design of Wooden Furniture from Choson Dynasty

  The exhibition features wooden furniture made in the Choson Dynasty (1392-1910) and includes furniture of a variety of functions and designs. Even though Korea

Journey to North and South Korea

In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War armistice, award-winning photographer Mark Edward Harris has published North Korea and South Korea, books that

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