The creators behind EXP (Bora Kim, Karin Kuroda, and Samantha Y. Shao), the first non-Korean K-pop boy band, discuss the themes of cultural authorship and originality, posing the question, what is lost in translation with regard to identity within the Korean wave with Maud Lavin–Professor, Visual Studies and Art History, School of the Art Institute of Chicago. […]
Co-presented by The Korea Society and 7000 Miles, Pieces of Us brings together four composers and four directors to showcase their original works live. Recognizing the emerging Korean talent in both the film and music industries, this event will highlight eight upcoming Korean-American artists while providing a space for networking and collaboration. […]
Living National Treasure Kim Youngjae performs at The Korea Society. Winner of the 2015 Bang Il-Young Gugak Prize, which celebrates the preservation of traditional culture, Master Kim plays haegeum, the Korean fiddle. At this performance, Master Kim is accompanied by SunHo Kim on daegeum, the Korean bamboo flute. At this performance, Master Kim is accompanied […]
Join Us For a Networking and Mentoring Event for Students and Young Professionals A panel discussion and speed networking with Korean American leaders College students and young professionals in New York City are cordially invited to join The Korea Society, Council of Korean Americans (CKA) and Korean American League for Civic Action (KALCA) for […]
Join The Korea Society for a night of networking, live music, and drinks at the Rubin Museum! From 6-7 PM, Rubin’s Cafe Serai will offer a 2-for-1 special on all beer, wine, and well drinks, while we will provide delicious hors d’oeuvres throughout the night. Young Professionals’ Night @ the Rubin Museum 150 W 17th St […]
Celebrate traditional and fusion music with The Korea Society as gayageumist Rami Seo and Gambian kora (African harp-lute) master Alhaji Papa Susso perform together. A short documentary chronicling their creative journey and the histories of their instruments screens before the performance. Intercultural Synergy Series: Gayageum & Kora withRami Seo & Alhaji Papa Susso […]
This illustrated slide lecture will survey the history of Korean ceramics from the early historic period through the nineteenth century. It will focus on the robust stonewares of the Three Kingdoms (57 BC-AD 668) and Unified Silla (668-935) periods, the classical celadons of the Koryŏ (Goryeo) dynasty (918-1392), and the delicate porcelains and rustic punch’ŏng […]
Park Boo Won’s contemporary reproductions of moon jars simultaneously carry on and advance the Korean royal ceramic tradition. Traditional moon jars originated in the court of King Chŏngjo at the end of the 18th century. The white porcelain and simple curves embodied the principles of frugality and purity—neo-Confucian ideals of the ruling dynasty. Born in […]
Experience the K-Beauty regimen firsthand at The Korea Society’s first ever K-Beauty Show! Learn about K-Beauty trends, the emergence of K-Culture, and meet beauty experts including Alicia Yoon of Peach & Lily, makeup artist Seong Hee Park, Cosmopolitan’s Deputy Beauty Editor Jessica Matlin, and fashion & lifestyle blogger Patricia Chang. The K-Beauty Show will include […]
Violinist Julia Choi has been recognized and praised by critics as an emerging young artist of impassioned energy, commanding stage presence, and musical integrity. At 23 years of age, she has already performed as a substitute musician member of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the San Diego Symphony, and has worked in various orchestras with many […]
