Da Vinci sells for $450mn in auction record: Christie's

NEW YORK  - A 500-year-old work of art -- believed to be by Leonardo da Vinci and depicting Jesus Christ -- sold in New York on Wednesday for $450.3 million, smashing a new art auction record, Christie‘s said.The whopping price dwarfed the previous record for the most expensive piece of art sold at auction, set at $179.4 million for Pablo Picasso’s “The Women of Algiers (Version O)” by Christie‘s in 2015.The auction house says “Salvator Mundi” or “Savior of the World” is one of fewer than 20 Da

Nov. 16, 2017

[Herald Design Forum 2017] Design guru share views on technology

Design gurus from Korea, Japan and the US shared their thoughts on technology during a talk session of the Herald Design Forum 2017 that took place Tuesday in Seoul.Lampix CEO George Popescu, Daylight’s creative director Sung Jung-gi and Balmuda CEO Gen Terao came to the stage with moderator Kim Ji-hyun, editor-in-chief of The Investor, during a Design Talk session under the theme, design in the “new normal era,” leading changes in the future. Asked how they viewed technology from a design persp

Nov. 7, 2017

[Herald Design Forum 2017] The new normal: Imagining wine recommendations in augmented reality

Imagine that when you finish a glass of wine, small text and images instantly pop up on the table, recommending a variety of different wines for you to try next. The selections would take into consideration your preference, pairing with your dish, and so on. This is the type of augmented reality envisioned by tech software company Lampix, founded and headed by Romanian entrepreneur George Popescu. 　The Lampix software, still in development to be commercialized, projects various types of informat

Nov. 7, 2017

[Herald Design Forum 2017] ‘Pouring soul into product through design’

Designing is a little more than making a product or building in a pretty shape: It could be giving an identity, preserving a memory, or using it to spark a new way of thinking.Herald Design Forum 2017, the seventh annual event, took place at The Shilla Seoul on Tuesday, wrapping up with a premium dinner talk. The networking opportunity and lecture for a select group of people invited four of the most prominent designers and architects of today -- Claudio Bellini, Baek Hee-sung, George Popescu an

Nov. 7, 2017

[Herald Design Forum 2017] Design gurus discuss using design to solve issues in today’s industry

In the era of the “fourth industrial revolution” characterized by hyper-intelligence, hyperconnectivity, and hyperconvergence, the role of creativity and comprehensive thinking is greater than ever. The role of design is also expanding at an unprecedented speed, as it is a key player in the development of new industries and convergence among industries. In the new era, empirical “design thinking” has become imperative in solving today’s issues.For the second session of the Herald Design Forum 20

Nov. 7, 2017

[Herald Design Forum 2017] Emotions that drive design: Jaime Hayon, Claudio Bellini, Naoto Fukasawa

He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and form, but Spanish artist-designer Jaime Hayon’s approach to his craft is first and foremost based on having fun.“I believe design is about more than function,” Hayon said as he opened the first session of The Herald Design Forum at The Shilla Seoul on Tuesday.“My way of looking at design was always observing things. Folklore, traveling around and getting glimpses of things have brought me inspiration to design things,” said Hayon. 　“I never

Nov. 7, 2017

[Herald Design Forum 2017] Architects share their design philosophy with youths

Renowned architects shared their design philosophy during a session of the Herald Design Forum 2017 that took place on Tuesday under the slogan “Design for Humanity” in Seoul. The first speaker for Herald X Dgit was Carme Pigem, a Spanish architect and member of the Pritzker Prize-winning architectural firm RCR Arquitectes. Carme Pigem, a Spanish architect and member of the Pritzker Prize-winning architectural firm RCR Arquitectes, speaks during the HERALD X DGIT session at the Herald Design For

Nov. 7, 2017

Dior reveals making of Song Hye-kyo’s wedding dress

French luxury brand Christian Dior revealed making-of photos of Song Hye-kyo’s wedding dress through its official Instagram, Saturday. At the wedding, which took place Tuesday at The Shilla Seoul, Song Hye-kyo was adorned in a wedding dress made by Christian Dior. (Instagram of Christian Dior)A sketch and final version of the dress was pictured. In another photo, a craftswoman was seen sewing the pattern of the dress. The brand capped the photos, “The process of making Song Hye-kyo’s haute coutu

Nov. 5, 2017

[Herald Interview] Why sensitivity is important in design

In an age where design permeates all industries and aspects of life, this year’s Herald Design Forum questions the role humanity plays in it.At the forum’s second session, set to take place Tuesday at 1 p.m. at The Shilla Seoul’s Dynasty Hall, three global designers will expound on their approach to design.The speakers of the session, titled “Design Thinking,” spoke with The Korea Herald prior to the event to answer questions on the fundamental meaning of design and its lasting value. –Ed. Commu

Nov. 4, 2017

[Herald Design Forum] Technology a great enabler; but humans are at heart of design

In an age where design permeates all industries and aspects of life, this year’s Herald Design Forum questions the role humanity plays in it.At the forum’s third session on Nov. 7, three global designers will discuss their philosophy and approach to design.The speakers of the session, titled “The Design 4.0: New Normal Design Economy,” spoke with The Korea Herald prior to the event. -- Ed.  George Popescu (Herald Design Forum)IOT in nascent stage, more to explore: George PopescuGeorge Popescu is

Nov. 3, 2017

[Herald Design Forum] Creations that capture emotions

In an age where technology has come to play a pivotal role in design, this year’s Herald Design Forum turns its focus to humanity.The “fourth industrial revolution” that is beginning to transform the economy is characterized by hyper-intelligence, hyper-connectivity and hyper-convergence. Comprehensive thinking and creative perspectives are crucial in order to adapt to this environment.For decades, design has been the core engine in driving convergence among industries. In an era of technologica

Nov. 3, 2017

[Herald Interview] Finding humanity in design

In an age where design permeates all industries and all aspects of life, this year’s Herald Design Forum questions the role humanity plays in it.At the forum’s first session, set to take place Tuesday at 9:20 a.m. at The Shilla Seoul’s Dynasty Hall, three global designers will expound on their approach to design. (Herald Design Forum)The designers spoke with The Korea Herald prior to the event to answer questions on the fundamental meaning of design and its lasting value. -- Ed.Experimenting wit

Nov. 1, 2017

[Video] ‘Fashionistas’ gather at 2018 S/S HERA Seoul Fashion Week

Shot by Lim Jeong-yeo / Edited by Lim Jeong-yeo The 2018 S/S HERA Seoul Fashion Week successfully wrapped up the weeklong shows at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Saturday. A total of 184 brands participated this year, showing off 75 spring and summer collections. The events kicked off on Oct. 16 with the opening of the exhibition ‘Endless journey’ of Rubina, which encapsulates the honorary designer’s 37 years of career.Fashionistas from Taiwan captured at the 2018 S/S HERA Seoul Fashion Week (Lim Jeon

Oct. 24, 2017

[Announcement] Tickets released for Herald Design Forum 2017

Breaking away from the conventional view that design is a decoration for products, it plays a key role in the emergence of new industries and collaboration of existing ones in the era of the “fourth industrial revolution.”The Herald Design Forum 2017 will take place on Nov. 7 under the slogan “Design for Humanity” in the country’s capital. Join us as leading designers, architects and CEOs from around the world unfold their experiences and thoughts on design for humanity at the annual Herald Desi

Oct. 16, 2017

From Yoona to Moon Geun-young, female celebs go bold on BIFF’s red carpet

Korean actresses shone on the red carpet of the Busan International Film Festival on Thursday, showing off bold looks. Here are some of their outfits:Yoona of Girls’ Generation (Yonhap) (Yonhap)The Girls’ Generation member wore a figure-hugging, low-back long dress, completing the look with a pair of sparkling earrings. The white lacey dress accentuated her slender figure. She was the event’s host with actor Jang Dong-geun. Actress Moon Geun-young (Herald Pop)Actress Moon Geun-young opted for a

Oct. 13, 2017

Teen actress Seo Shin-ae’s revealing dress goes viral on social media

Fashion can drastically change one’s image. And such was the case for teen actress Seo Shin-ae, who attended the Busan International Film Festival clad in a white revealing dress. The 18-year-old actress drew attention at the event’s star-studded red carpet Thursday, as she wore a revealing white dress that was a stark contrast to her previous youthful image.  (Herald Pop)Her outfit generated buzz on social media, with some netizens disapproving. Several comments read, “It’s shocking to see Seo

Oct. 13, 2017

[Eye] Shimmering sculpture one cap at a time

I was admiring a stunning installation piece shimmering undulating against a panel when a gallerist manning the Galerie RX booth at the Korea International Art Fair last month asked if she could take a photo of me and the piece. I was wearing hanbok as part of an assignment I was working on at the time and she explained that she wanted to show the artist that his work was being shown in Korea. The artist was El Anatsui, a Ghanaian artist now based in Nigeria, who weaves together discarded bottle

Oct. 13, 2017

Details of first lady’s clothes offer pleasant surprise

The presidential Blue House released detailed information on first lady Kim Jung-sook’s outfits via its official social media Monday, offering a rare glimpse into her shopping style that surprised many Koreans. A photo of the suit on the left (G Market) and Kim (Yonhap)The post read, “Kim purchases ready-made clothes and mends clothes herself. The white suit, which she often wears at official events, was purchased through a television home shopping channel.” After the post, the suit, which costs

Oct. 11, 2017

Nonprofit magazine sells out with Park Hae-jin as cover model

Nonprofit magazine The Big Issue sold out thanks to Park Hae-jin, who modeled for its cover, the actor’s agency said Wednesday. Park modeled royalty-free for the magazine’s two October issues, contributing to a charitable cause. 　(The Big Issue)The Big Issue helps the sustainable rehabilitation of homeless people by hiring them as magazine sellers dispatched in front of major subway station exits. Park was featured on the two-part October issues, the first of which sold out within four days of i

Oct. 11, 2017

2018 S/S HERA Seoul Fashion Week set for biggest event yet

The upcoming 2018 S/S HERA Seoul Fashion Week will focus on increasing support for emerging designers, inviting more quality buyers and creating a festive mood throughout the city. “More companies are interested in backing new artists. This is inspirational, and we aim to follow the trend,” said Kim Yoon-hee, the director of fashion and creative industry division at Seoul Design Foundation at the press conference held Tuesday at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul.  Kim Yoon-hee, the director o

Oct. 10, 2017