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[Herald Design Forum 2021] Herald Design Forum ponders ‘What comes after?’

Oct 14, 2021

Held online and offline, forum discusses how design should adapt to changes brought on by pandemic and look beyond
Korea’s largest art fair is back -- and there are more art lovers than ever

Oct 14, 2021

“I definitely see the growth of KIAF over the past few years and collectors have become diverse. Among noticeable changes is galleries presenting their own unique artists,” said Kathleen Kim, a lawye...
BTS’ V makes appearance at KIAF Seoul 2021

Oct 14, 2021

BTS’ V was spotted by a Korea Herald reporter Wednesday evening at KIAF Seoul 2021, South Korea’s largest international art fair being held at Coex in southern Seoul. V, wearing a Louis Vuitton jack...
[Herald Design Forum 2021] ‘Ditch guidelines for sustainable, innovative design’

Oct 14, 2021

“I’m not being critical of existing brand guidelines and brand new projects, but I want to start to think about things. At least, have a question in mind to challenge some of these or behaviors of th...
[Herald Design Forum 2021] Understanding in technology, people required for future designers: experts

Oct 14, 2021

“We need to think about possible changes that the metaverse would bring (to our lives) in the future. People’s thoughts are likely to be changed alongside the technology development,” Soh said. “Alth...
Andy Warhol’s many personas revealed at Espace Louis Vuitton Seoul show

Oct 12, 2021

Dedicated to contemporary art, Fondation Louis Vuitton presents exhibition of Warhol‘s self-portraits from its collection
KIAF Seoul 2021 returns to a booming art market

Oct 11, 2021

The online viewing room, which was launched last year, will be open to the general public from Friday to Oct. 23. VVIPs and VIPs have had access to the platform since Oct 8. The KIAF will offer a var...
Actor Ha Jung-woo holds solo art show in Busan

Oct 11, 2021

Last month, the actor was fined 30 million won for illegal use of propofol at a plastic surgery hospital in Gangnam during 2019. Ha did not submit an appeal, admitting to all charges and apologized t...
Avant-garde artist Lee Kun-yong uses his movements for ‘Body Scape’ series

Oct 7, 2021

"My paintings have nothing to do with depicting objects or existing artistic styles. The important point to me is how my body and the art medium meet on the canvas and how it turns out. I see the ‘ph...
Leeum Museum of Art suggests redefining who we are

Oct 5, 2021

By Park Yuna (yunapark@heraldcorp.com)
Exhibition about Hangeul held in Paris

Oct 5, 2021

The exhibition in Paris will mainly focus on the shape of the Korean alphabet and how they are used artistically in diverse fields. On display are 46 experimental artworks by 22 teams of artists that...
[Herald Design Forum 2021] Hermes art director Sang Jeon builds bridges with customers during pandemic

Oct 5, 2021

"No matter how developed the digital image programs are -- such as Photoshop -- I still value the feelings that come from analog things, including sketches,” he said. As an avid traveler who enjoys ...
[Herald Design Forum 2021] Jeffrey Ludlow takes on sustainability of signage

Oct 2, 2021

POR’s recent projects include designing the identity and website for a Sustainable Lamp company called PET Lamp and signage system for Summit in New York, a new observation deck experience, which is ...
MMCA saves session for elderly for Lee Kun-hee collection exhibition

Oct 1, 2021

The exhibition has been so popular that scalpers had been selling tickets illegally, which are now eradicated after the museum took actions to stop online ticket touting. Second-hand tickets were cha...
Arko Art Center brings together artists who envision future world

Sept 30, 2021

Founded in 1974, the Arko Art Center is run by Arts Council Korea. The museum is closed Mondays, and online reservations through Naver are required to visit the exhibition. By Park Yuna (yunapark@he...