What happens after watching Korean dramas for over 15 years? You develop first lead syndrome or second lead syndrome. Of course, this sounds absurd, but it does happen. Throughout the years, a few actors and actresses have really stuck in my head thanks to their acting, and that includes Lee Tae-sung. Although Lee Tae-sung was…
Category: Art
StART Art Fair – Saatchi Gallery London – In Conversation with Ohnim, Kang Hui and Regina Kim.
Art fairs have always played a crucial role in the world of contemporary art. Not only do they allow art lovers to see the creations of new and upcoming artists, but they also enable collectors, agents, and curators to obtain unique modern art pieces. StART Art Fair was founded in 2014 by David and Serenella…
“Dance is the Most Essential Part of K-pop” – In Conversation with Sea Ni, a South Korean Choreographer and Dancer
“I started [my dancing career] as a backup dancer for K-pop idols”, says Sea Ni while sipping his drink in one of the restaurants in Tower Bridge, London. Despite the fact that it wasn’t the exact kick-start he wished for, this first opportunity marked the beginning of his career and helped him to become a…
“I Want to Definitively Develop My Colour as a Dancer so That I Become an Irreplaceable Master No One Else Can Copy.” – In Conversation with Jay Kim, a Contemporary Dancer and Choreographer
Dancing has been a way of life for Jay Kim, a former 1Million Dance Studio choreographer and contemporary dancer, since he was 13 years old. Known for his artistic choreography for K-pop idols such as Taemin of SHINee, Luhan (former member of EXO), The Boyz, Jay Park, and an emerging group called KAACHI, Jay Kim…
In Conversation with Anna Woodward, a London Based Contemporary Artist
What an unusual time to be in university, unable to meet your peers, sitting at home or alone in student halls, while attending lectures virtually. Many students this year may feel as though this is not the experience they paid for and certainly not the one that they expected. These young people working towards their…
“Art Is Another Language Which I Can Express and Visually Transmit the Questions That We All Have.” – In Conversation with Loren Eiferman, a New York based Artist
Loren Eiferman’s sculptures have been admired by critics and art lovers for the past 25 years. Although the artist’s work has been mainly exhibited in the state of New York, her art is known to many people outside of the US. Working prominently with wood, Loren Eiferman’s sculptures are closely inspired by Mother Nature. Her…
“Painting Makes Me Feel Like I’m Dancing Internally.” – In Conversation with Hwang Sunyoung, a South Korean Artist
How does art make you feel? Whether you feel happiness, sadness, joy or disgust, all emotions are welcome and valid when witnessing, experiencing and even making art. For many artists, producing work allows space for their internal worlds to be released onto the page or canvas, establishing an intimate experience of contemplation, flow and a…
“My Origins are Part of My Identity, They Have Built Within Me a Dual Artistic Personality and Each Culture Influences the Other” – In Conversation with Tiffany Bouelle
The undulating lines and curves within the geometric formations of Franco-Japanese artist Tiffany Bouelle’s work provide us with a refined view of complex subjects. Having extensively travelled from a young age, Bouelle is concerned and simultaneously fascinated by culture, drawn towards the similarities and differences within her surroundings and the people she encounters. Most recently…
“For Me, Art is a Special, Sometimes Anonymous, and Sometimes a One-way Channel that Transmits an Emotional Message Without Connecting the Sender and Receiver.” – In Conversation with Appias Albina
Jevgenija Jones, known by her artistic name, Appias Albina, dreamed of being an artist since she was a young girl. Born and raised in Vilnius, Lithuania, Jevgenija graduated from the Academy of Arts and went straight into making art. On top of that, she also worked as a jewellery maker, graphic designer, illustrator and audiovisual…
In Conversation with Valerie Ebuwa
Over the last month we have all been invited to reflect upon the injustices of history. Encouraging a different perspective on the human narrative and highlighting the need for further representation of minority groups within our cultures, institutions, policies and businesses. The education and dismantling of oppressive structures, we could argue, has only just begun…
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