Sculpted Voices | Kyungmin Park & Jinsik Yoo
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 5:00 PM
May 8 - July 31, 2025| Opening Reception: Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 5-7 PM | Images courtesy of the artists | Through figurative sculpture, two Korean-born artists transcend language and cultural barriers to tell their personal stories and express emotions that resonate universally. By sharing their unique perspectives and introspection, they offer alternative interpretations and an opportunity for a more comprehensive understanding of ourselves and the world around us.…
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Writing YA Novels with Claire Ahn and Kat Cho
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Young adult literature is rapidly becoming one of the most popular genres in publishing today. Also increasingly visible are YA novels featuring Asian American and Pacific Islander characters at the forefront, providing insight into the expectations and identity issues many members of the AAPI community experience and offering a unique perspective on these universal themes. Catherine Hong will moderate a discussion between YA authors Claire Ahn and Kat Cho about…
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Future Present: Contemporary Korean Art with Andy St. Louis
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Join Andy St. Louis for an in-depth exploration of South Korea's burgeoning art scene and the most intriguing artists who are at the forefront of a generational shift in Korean art. Working in the fields of painting, sculpture, installation, video and photography, these artists collectively foreground the facets of contemporary Korean culture that have enabled the country’s cultural exports to resonate so strongly worldwide. In his lecture, St. Louis will…
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Unpacking South Korea’s Snap Presidential Election
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 8:00 AM
Join us for a rapid reaction analysis of South Korea’s 2025 Presidential election. This snap election was triggered by the impeachment of South Korea’s 13th democratically elected president, Yoon Suk-yeol, after he declared martial law last December. This conversation unpacks the issues, the candidates, the voters, and the results, seeking to understand the domestic political undercurrents and consequences of a 60 day race occurring at a pivotal moment for Korea…
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From POW Camp to Muralist: The Untold Story of Lee Qoede
Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Join Korean art historian and curator Jinyoung Jin as she reveals the fascinating life and art of Lee Qoede (1913–1965), a groundbreaking twentieth-century Korean painter shaped by the turbulent ideological battles of postliberation Korea. From surviving three years in a prisoner-of-war camp during the Korean War to defecting to North Korea in 1953, Lee’s journey and artistry reflect a profound resilience. Jin will delve into his impactful contributions to twentieth-century…
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Artist Talk: Kyungmin Park & Jinsik Yoo
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Courtesy of Artist | Through figurative sculpture, two Korean-born artists transcend language and cultural barriers to tell their personal stories and express emotions that resonate universally. By sharing their unique perspectives and introspection, they offer alternative interpretations and an opportunity for a more comprehensive understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Kyungmin Park's artistic vision was inspired by her experience as an immigrant in the U.S., where she had…
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