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Gallery Opening: Finding Dignity The Art of Hyong Nam Ahn

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An award-winning sculptor and installation artist, Ahn incorporates lights, sounds, and movement into his work and seeks to find the human spirit within the results of mankind’s experiments with Utopia.

 

This exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Dongwha Cultural Foundation.

 

February 2 – April 28, 2017


Gallery Opening

Thursday, February 2, 2017 | 6 PM

 

FREE with RSVP

The Korea Society Gallery
950 Third Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (Corner of 57th & 3rd)

Gallery Hours: M-F, 10 AM-5 PM

 

 For more information, please contact Jahee Yu or call at 212-759-7525 ext. 301.

 

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This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.

 

 

K-Beauty Guru: Charlotte Cho from SOKO GLAM

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Dive deep into the K-Beauty world with Soko Glam co-founders Charlotte and Dave Cho. The evening will begin with a panel discussion led by Vogue editor Monica Kim about Chos’ journey with Soko Glam and The Klog, and how their company has become the destination for everything K-Beauty.

The first thirty to register for the event will receive a goodie bag with Korean beauty products and a discount code to use on SOKO GLAM .

Three lucky guests win a signed copy of Charlotte’s book, The Little Book of Skin Care: Korean Beauty Secrets for Healthy, Glowing Skin.

K-Beauty Guru: Charlotte Cho from SOKO GLAM

Thursday, November 17, 2016 | 6 PM

 

About the Speakers

Charlotte Cho
An expert on all things Korean skin care, Charlotte Cho is the board-certified esthetician behind Soko Glam, a beauty and lifestyle shop that offers the best Korean beauty products. Charlotte has been featured in national and international publications including the New York Times, Vogue, Allure, Marie Claire, Into the Gloss, and Refinery29. She is the author of The Little Book of Skincare: Korean Beauty Secrets for Healthy, Glowing Skin (HarperCollins). With Korean beauty culture exploding in popularity, Charlotte has been sought out for her expert advice and insight on the tenets of Korean skin care. She writes for publications such as Elle.com and has partnered with companies such as Sephora, Birchbox, Urban Outfitters, and AmorePacific as their K-beauty expert.

 

Dave Cho
Dave Cho is Co-Founder and CEO of Soko Glam, a lifestyle brand and ecommerce beauty destination that offers the best selection of Korean beauty products and content. A military veteran with over a decade of experience building and leading teams, Dave spent more than eight years on active duty in the U.S. Army, including a deployment to Iraq. Dave is a graduate of Columbia Business School, TechStars Patriot Bootcamp, and was selected as a 2015 Lang Fund venture.

 

14th Annual New York Korean Film Festival

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The 14th Annual New York Korean Film Festival Announces Upcoming Program for November 11th to November 13th, 2016 at the Museum of the Moving Image.

 

 

(New York, October 26, 2016) The Korea Society’s New York Korean Film Festival returns to New York City’s Museum of the Moving Image on November 11 to 13 for its yearly celebration of the best in Korean cinema. This 14th edition of the Festival focuses on the family, as moms, dads, children, and grandparents struggle to survive the zombie apocalypse, law school exams, ambitious aristocrats, and secret societies. South Korea’s 2016 Oscar submission and American premieres make for a not-to-be-missed showcase of one of the world’s most dynamic national cinemas.

 

 

 

ALL SCREENINGS HELD AT

THE MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE

The Museum is located at 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, Queens, NY, 11106

 

 

 

OPENING NIGHT

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Train to Busan (부산행)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2016 | 7 PM
Korea, Dir. Yeon Sang-ho, 2016, 118min, With Gong Yoo, Kim Soo-An, Jeong Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok

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The Map against the World (고산자: 대동여지도)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 | 2 PM
Korea, Dir. Kang Woo-Suk, 2016, 129 min, With Cha Seung-Won, You Jun-Sang, Kim In-Kwon, Nam Ji-Hyun

 

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Phantom Detective (탐정 홍길동: 사라진마을)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 | 4:30 PM
Korea, Dir. Jo Sung-hee, 2016, 125 min, With Lee Je-hoon, Go Ara, Kim Seong-Gyoon

 

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Sori: Voice from the Heart (로봇, 소리)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 | 7 PM
New York Premiere
Korea, Dir. Lee Ho-Jae, 2016, 117 min, With Lee Sung-Min, Lee Hee-Jun, Lee Honey

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Familyhood (굿바이 싱글)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2016 | 2 PM
New York Premiere
Korea, 2016, Dir. Kim Tae-Gon, 119 mins, With Kim Hye-Soo, Ma Dong-Seok

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The Queen of Crime (범죄의 여왕)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2016 | 4:30 PM
North America Premiere
Korea, 2016, 130 mins, Dir. Lee Yo-Sup, With Park Ji-Young, Jo Bok-Rae, Kim Dae-Hyeon

 

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The Age of Shadows (밀정)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2016 | 7 PM
Korea, Dir. Kim Jee-Woon, 2016, 140min, with Song Kang-Ho, Gong Yoo, Han Ji-Min

 

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ABOUT THE KOREA SOCIETY

The Korea Society is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea.

 

 

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ABOUT MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE

Museum of the Moving Image (movingimage.us) advances the understanding, enjoyment, and appreciation of the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media. In its stunning facilities—acclaimed for both its accessibility and bold design—the Museum presents exhibitions; screenings of significant works; discussion programs featuring actors, directors, craftspeople, and business leaders; and education programs which serve more than 50,000 students each year. The Museum also houses a significant collection of moving-image artifacts.

 

 

 

Major support provided by the Korea Foundation.

 

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.

 

 

 

 

Lucite Tokki @ TKS

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Seoul-based female pop duo Lucite Tokki returns to The Korea Society to perform selections from their new album, L+.

Lucite Tokki @ TKS

with
Sun Young Kim and  Ye Jin Cho      

 

Tickets: $10 for Members, $20 for Guests

Explorer Level and YPN Members Register Here

 

6:00 PM | Registration
6:30 PM | Performance

 

If you have any questions, please contact Luz Lanzot or (212) 759-7525, ext. 309.

 

 

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This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.

 

About the Artists

Lucite Tokki  is a Seoul-based female pop duo formed in 2005. The group consists of Sun Young Kim and Ye Jin Cho. They first met in college during a music-writing course. Over a decade later, they have released four full albums and six EPs, and have a worldwide following.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prometheus: The Art of Tchah Sup Kim

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Tchah Sup Kim has experimented with a wide variety of genres and methods, including pop art, geometric abstraction, mail art, readymade objects, environmental art, and minimalism. Although the styles and materials have changed over time, Kim’s artwork always expresses a quest for the transcendent—as well as a critique of the Western-centric perspective.

Born in Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture, Kim and his family moved to Gyeongju, Korea, in 1944.  He graduated from Seoul National University in 1963 and represented Korea at the Biennale de Paris in 1966. In 1974, a scholarship from the Rockefeller Foundation enabled him to study at the Pratt Institute in New York.

Kim’s work was exhibited in the National Print Exhibition, 20th Biennial: 30 Years of American Printmaking at the The Brooklyn Museum (1976), Prints: Acquisitions, 1973-1976 at the Museum of Modern Art (1977), and Six Artists from Korea at the Grace Borgenicht Gallery (1995). The Leeum Samsung Museum of Art, the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Gwachon, Korea, the Library of Congress, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Cincinnati Art Museum all include Kim’s work in their permanent collections.

 

This exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Dongwha Cultural Foundation.

 

October 13, 2016 – January 6, 2017


Gallery Opening

Thursday, October 13, 2016 | 6 PM

 

FREE with RSVP

The Korea Society Gallery
950 Third Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (Corner of 57th & 3rd)

Gallery Hours: M-F, 10 AM-5 PM

 

 For more information, please contact Jahee Yu or call at 212-759-7525 ext. 301.

 

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This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.

 

 

Art Workshop Fall Sumukhwa: Korean Ink brush Painting

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Artist Sungsook Setton teaches Sumukhwa, Korean ink brush painting, in this 6-session (12-hour) course. Learn brush stroke techniques, composition, and essential skills while painting a fall scene featuring an array of wildlife, such as sunflowers, lotus ponds, fish, and insects.

While mastering brush strokes, participants will also gain an understanding and appreciation of Korean art and aesthetics. All levels of experience are welcome.

 

This workshop meets for a total of 12 hours over six sessions.

Advance ticket purchase required for this event. Space is limited.

Members $210, Non-Members $240

Materials included.

 

Art Workshop Fall Sumukhwa:  Korean Ink brush Painting 

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Sungsook Setton

12 hours over six sessions.

Tuesdays, September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25,
and November 1 , 2016  | 6 PM – 8 PM

Members: $210
Non-members: $240

 

If you have any questions, please contact Luz Lanzot or (212) 759-7525, ext. 309.

The program will be held at The Korea Society, 950 Third Avenue, Eighth Floor; building entrance on the SW corner of 57th Street and Third Avenue.

 

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Art Workshop Fall Sumukhwa: Korean Inkbrush Painting is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.  

About the Artist

Sungsook Setton  is a Korean-American artist and calligrapher. Besides her training in brush painting and calligraphy under Chinese and Korean masters, she has also studied Western art in Germany, the UK, and the United States, and obtained her BA in Studio Art at Stony Brook University and MFA in interdisciplinary art at Goddard College. Setton’s work has been widely exhibited in Canada, the UK, Taiwan, Korea, and the United States. She has received two dozen awards for her work, including Best of Show at the National Juried Exhibition by the Sumi-e Society of America. In 2010, she represented the U.S. at the Third International Biennial of Modern Ink Painting in Taipei. She serves on the faculty of Westchester Community College and the Art League of Long Island. Setton has been deeply influenced by artistic traditions in the East and West, and draws from art training in Europe, the US, and her native South Korea.

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPOSIUM FOR KOREAN ART CURATORS

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The Korea Society and the Korea Foundation organized the Symposium for Korean Art Curators from Friday, September 30, to Saturday, October 1, on the theme of “Challenges in Presenting Korean Arts and Culture at Museums in the United States.” The event consisted of a one-day conference and a one-day field trip to Korean arts and culture events around the New York City area.

This symposium examined ongoing challenges and rewards in presenting Korean arts in the United States and strengthen networks among Korean art curators and relevant scholars. 

 

 

SYMPOSIUM FOR KOREAN ART CURATORS

SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 1, 2016

 

Day 1: Friday, September 30

9:00 AM | Opening Ceremony

10:00-12:00 PM | Acquisition: Sustainable Korean Arts and Culture: Share examples of the acquisition of Korean artworks of high quality and exchange opinions on assuring the presence and sustainability of Korean arts and culture at U.S. museums 

Session Chair: Soyoung Lee (The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Presenters: Joan Cummins (Brookyln Museum), Sooa McCormick (Cleveland Museum of Art), Daisy Y. Wang (Peabody Essex Museum)

2:00-4:00 PM | Exhibition and Education: Creative Ways to Promote Korean Arts and Culture Share experiences about recent exhibitions and educational programs/ Exchange ideas on more effective ways to introduce Korean arts and culture to local audiences 

Session Chair: J. Keith Wilson (Freer and Sackler Galleries)

Presenters: Hyonjeong Kim Han (Asian Art Museum), Ann R. Kitagawa (Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art), Thomas R. Vick (Freer and Sackler Galleries), Souyeon Woo (The National Museum of Korea)

Day 2: Saturday, October 1 Field Trips

The Power and Pleasure of Possessions in Korean Painted Screens (Chaekgeori) at Charles B. Wang Center of Stony Brook University

New exhibition at Korean Gallery at The Metropolitan Museum of Art


 

 If you have any questions, please contact Kloe Byun or (212) 759-7525, ext. 352.

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Invocation: Anji Park & SamulGwangDae

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Master percussionist Anji Park leads SamulGwangdae, a group of artists known for their high energy performances combining song and dance. Park trained under Master Sungho Lee and Kwangsoo Lee to learn binari and specializes in kkwaenggwari. Join us for this evening of samulnori that will bring you to your feet!

Percussionists of SamulGwangDae
Anji Park
Hyunjin Jang
Han Bok Kim
Chan Sun Shin
Dong Joo Lee

Supporting Artists
Sungshil Yu, gayageum & vocals
JinHee Kim, dancer

Program

1. Invocation (축원)
Binari, Introductory Prayer Chant or Shaman Ritual

Among the four major pieces of samulnori, the binari is most akin to a religious ritual, featuring pleas to the spirits for blessings. The piece welcomes the spirits to spread good luck to the audience.

2. Taepyeongmu (태평무)

Taepyeongmu, literally “great peace dance,” functions as a wish for harmony. This artistic dance employs techniques and musical patterns from Gyeonggi-do danggut, a shamanic ritual that honors the village god of Gyeonggi province.

3. Chunghyang Sarangga (가야금병창 춘향가 중 사랑가)

Gayageum byeongchang is a genre in which the gayageum player also performs vocals. The song is the main pillar and the instrument supports as an accompaniment. Chunghyangga is the most famous p’ansori and is considered one of the best musically and as a work of literature. Sarangga is a song depicting the love story of Chunhyang, one of the most well-known Korean folk tales.

4. 설장구&사물놀이 위한 “NORI”

Perhaps the most famous of all samulnori pieces, samul nongak garak, is an arrangement of the representative rhythms from all around Korea, performed in a seated position. Three separate pieces, Yangnam Nongak, Uddari Pungmul, and Honam Udo-gut, performed in the early years of samulnori were later combined into this single piece. This piece highlights the contrasting timbre of the gongs and drums, arranged in a way that embodies the principles of winding, bending, and blending.

 

Invocation: Anji Park & SamulGwangDae 

 

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 | 6:30 PM

$10 Members, $20 Guests

Explorer, YPN and above attend this program for FREE with RSVP

 

6:00 PM | Registration

6:30 PM | Performance

 

If you have any questions, please contact Luz Lanzot  or (212) 759-7525 ext 309.

 

 

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This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.

About the Artists

 

Anji Park earned his Ph.D. in Music from ChungAng University. He is a master of Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 92, Taepyeongmu. He is the Director of the Park Anji YeonHee Company and an adjunct Professor at ChungAng University, Korea National University of Arts, Sejong University, and Ewha Woman’s University. Master Park is also an instructor at National Gukak High School and National Traditional Arts High School. He is the Chairman of the Korean Traditional Performing Arts Association Samulnori Division, was the recipient of the President’s Prize at the International Samulnori competition in 1994, and currently a member of SamulGwangDae.

 SamulGwangDae  

Founded in 1988 by Duksoo Kim, Kwangsoo Lee, Yongbae Kim, and Jongsil Choi, SamulGwangDae is dedicated to performing and preserving traditional Korean music and dance. They earned the grand prize at the 1st World Samulnori Competition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gayageumist Haerina Park @ The Korea Society

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Dr. Haerina Park, professor of Korean Music at Chung-Ang University, performs a diverse program of traditional and modern compositions for the Korean zither. Dr. Park is joined by Chun-Seung Lee on drums (changgu), as well as Hyun-Ju Kim and Sang-A Kim, also on zither (gayageum).

Program

최옥삼류 가야금 짧은 산조 | Gayageum Sanjo (Choi Ok-Sam School)

25현 가야금 독주곡 찬기파랑가 | Changiparangga, Composed by Jeung, Dong-Hee

목각인형의 춤 | Dance of the Wooden Doll, Composed by Choi, Ji-Hye

노랫가락 | Noraetgarak, Composed by Hwang, Ho-Joon

돈돌나리 | Dondolrari, Composed by Park, Bum-Hoon

 

 

 

Gayageumist Haerina Park   

 

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 | 6 PM

$10 Members, $20 Guests

Explorer, YPN and above attend this program for FREE with RSVP

 

5:30 PM | Registration

6:00 PM | Screening & Performance

 

If you have any questions, please contact Luz Lanzot  or (212) 759-7525 ext 309.

 

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This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.

About the Artist

 

2016 07 12 haerina-parkHaerina Park is currently a professor in the department of Korean Music at Chung-Ang University in Korea. A Korean native, Ms. Park holds a B.A. and Ph.D. from Chung-Ang University and earned her master’s degree from New York University in 2007. Ms. Park has extensive experience on the gayageum and other traditional instruments with several orchestras, including the Traditional Korean Orchestra at the National Theater in Korea, Korea W Philharmonic Orchestra at the Seoul Art Center, and the New Jersey Philharmonic Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall. She is also a representative of Gayastra, a gayageum ensemble orchestra that has released several albums. She trains younger students and published a book called Research on Yoohee-Chang-ga (Korean children’s songs) Before Liberation of Korea (2008), Ms. Park is making strong efforts to develop Korean music education.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breath of Life: Paintings by Yoo Geun-Taek

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Yoo Geun-Taek is a leading contemporary painter known for uniting traditional ink-and-wash painting techniques with the Korean post-modernist approach of the mid-1990s and 2000s. In contrast to the idealized objects usually found in traditional ink-wash painting (Sumukhwa), Yoo’s art depicts the emotional quality of the workaday world—and often uncovers joy in the chaos and clutter of modern life. His paintings depict the everyday experience of the individual, and include intimate views of domestic life and nature. These visual elements have remained steadfast throughout his artistic career.

Yoo has been the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the “Today’s Young Artist Award” by the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Korea (2003) and the “Suk Nam Cultural Foundation Award” (2000).  His work has been presented in international exhibitions and is held in numerous public collections, including White Rabbit (Australia), the Cheng Du Contemporary Art Museum (China), the National Museum of Contemporary Art (Korea), the Leeum Samsung Museum (Korea), and the Jeju Museum of Art (Korea).

This exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Dongwha Cultural Foundation.

 

Gallery Opening

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 | 6 PM

 

FREE with RSVP

The Korea Society Gallery
950 Third Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (Corner of 57th & 3rd)

Gallery Hours: M-F, 10 AM-5 PM

 

 For more information, please contact Jahee Yu or call at 212-759-7525 ext. 301.

 

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This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.