w/ Gallery Talk: Ungno Lee’s Art World | In celebration of the 60th anniversary of artist Lee Ungno’s arrival in Paris, the Korea Society welcomes you to enjoy the art exhibition of the Korean-born French artist who combined the abstract tendencies of the Art Informel movement with traditional forms of Korean art. Artist and scholar […]
Dr. Chung Young Yang, a director on the Korea Society’s board, is Chair of the Society’s Arts & Culture Committee. Link to the original article Dr. Young Yang Chung, created “Unification” for Korean President JungHee Park in 1967. Korea has existed as two separate states since the 1950-53 Korean War. Talks of unification—and ultimately […]
SOLD OUT | Celebrate the start of summer and all things Kpop with The Korea Society! Join us for an evening of dynamic performances, art making, and an exclusive Kpop dance workshop with the talented team of I LOVE DANCE. Enjoy Korean food, drinks, and the latest Kpop hits at our rooftop reception. Raffle […]
May 31 – August 10, 2018 | Lee Ungno (1904-1989) was among the most influential Asian contemporary painters of the twentieth century. Driven by a yearning for peace and unity amidst times of tumultuous violence, Lee conceived a contemporary form of art unique to Korean culture and history. As a member of the Parisian avant-garde, […]
In celebration of EunJoo Lee’s 40-year career as a photographer, the Society invites members to enjoy photos and personal stories from her book, Eunjoo Lee’s Photo ODYSSEY, featuring Korea’s leading artists and cultural figures, including world renowned virtuosos. O-young Lee, Chairman of The Northern Asia Institute of Comparative Cultural Studies, expressed “the images and stories […]
The Korea Society and the Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs association (KSE) address blockchain as a transformational technology and developments in blockchain and crypto markets affecting the South Korean economy. Followed by a networking reception with drinks on the 25th terrace. Blockchain: The Revolution in Decentralization Thursday, May 17, 2018 | 6:30 PM Tickets: $15 […]
Join Dr. Soyoung Lee, Curator for Korean Art and Joseph Schiere-Dolberg Associate Curator of Chinese Paintings, in the Asian Art Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, on a private tour of two exquisite exhibitions featuring landscapes of Korea and China. It’s time to celebrate spring and indulge in beautiful depictions of nature from two […]
This unique concert presents Korean traditional music by artist gamin, performed alongside active New York-based American wind and percussion instrument players Ned Rothenberg, Jeff Fairbanks, and Satoshi Takeishi. Artists play Korean traditional instruments such as piri, the Korean bamboo-oboe as well as saxophone, clarinet, trombone, and shakuhachi, the Japanese flute. This performance encourages the audience […]
Chef Douglas Kim, owner of Jeju Noodle Bar in the West Village, presents ramyun, the Korean equivalent of Japanese ramen, demonstrating distinct Korean flavors and ingredients. Brian Goldberg, the owner of Mr. Bing, with locations in the East Village, Urbanspace, and Madison Square Park, serves Beijing-style jianbing, one of the most popular Chinese street foods. […]
Accomplished film, television, and theater director Jang Jin speaks at The Korea Society. The creative talent behind films such as Good Morning President and Welcome to Dongmakgol, Director Jang shares his experience working in various sectors of the Korean entertainment industry. Director’s Talk with Jang Jin Moderated by Samuel Jamier Friday, April 13, 2018 | […]
