The Asian Art Biennial, conceived by the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts in 2007, was envisioned as a space to explore the diverse perspectives shaping our shared contemporary reality. This Biennial examines how these varying viewpoints have come to influence our world, a world marked by complexity and uncertainty, yet rich with potential. In…
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Iconic and Unapologetic: NANA Youngrong Kim on Korea’s Drag Scene, Creative Process, and Pioneering in Fashion – Exclusive Interview
South Korea’s drag scene is home to some of the most creative and talented queens out there. The community is thriving with performers ranging from cabaret singers like Hurricane Kimchi to Dragula’s Hoso Terra Toma. In Itaewon, Seoul’s main LGBTQIA+ district, you’ll find diverse communities and clubs, including Trance, one of the longest-running LGBTQIA+ nightclubs…
That’s a Wrap! Seoul’s 2nd C.at Work Festa Concludes Succesfully with Over 16,000 Visitors
Now in its second year, C.at Work Festa again proved to be a great success, drawing in both pre-registered attendees and passersby alike. Positioned as a dynamic celebration where trends and culture meet, the event offered diverse engaging content. Bringing the rich diversity and global impact of K-culture, from fashion to art, this year’s edition…
C.at Work Festa: The Unconventional World of Fashion Designer Sun Woo – Exclusive Interview
Fashion often dances between the whimsical and the rigid, and Sun Woo appears as a master and commander, beautifully blending contradictions that challenge our views on design. A place where playful structures meet practical elegance, where clothing is not just worn but experienced. This is the essence of Sun Woo’s clothing, where each piece balances…
Seoul’s 2nd C.at Work Festa: Star-Studded Lineup of Fashion and Art!
From October 17th to 20th, the square in front of Shinsegae Department Store in Gangnam, Seoul, will be transformed into a vibrant hub of fashion, art, and performance as the 2024 C.at Work Festa comes to life. A total of 11 fashion shows have been announced, featuring brands that strike a chord with the MZ…
From the Philippines to the Stars of LA: Captivating KatKat Talks Humble Beginnings, and Her “Drag Race” Journey – Exclusive Interview
RuPaul’s Drag Race premiered in 2010, and since then, it has gone on to produce 16 US seasons, 9 All-Star seasons, and 20 international versions. The beauty of having so much drag on screen has brought over 600 drag queens to people’s televisions worldwide. While many fans love to complain about ‘drag fatigue’ from so…
NAKTA: Painting Imaginary Worlds in Pixels – Exclusive Interview
NAKTA, a visionary artist hailing from South Korea, is well-known for his metamorphic touch on reality through the colourful lens of digital art. During our conversation, NAKTA shared insights into his creative process, revealing the influences that flow through his imaginative work. From the emotional power of colours to the delicate balance between web design…
Jingshi Wang On Stained-Glass, Traditional Art and Printmaking – Exclusive Interview
Contemporary art has always offered a wonderful space for innovation and expression. Jingshi Wang, a talented artist with a very interesting background, offered insights into her artistic growth – from studying printmaking in China to earning a Master of Fine Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her distinctive mix of printmaking, traditional arts, and stained…
Kim Kyu-jong: Brushstrokes of Artistic Excellence – Exclusive Interview
On a chilly winter day in Seoul, opposite the grandeur of Changgyeong Palace, I settled into a cosy café, patiently awaiting the arrival of Kim Kyu-jong. The moment he walked in, his bright smile radiated enthusiasm, instantly lighting up the entire space. Kim Kyu-jong is a man of many talents. Known for being a singer,…
Kang Hui: Brushing Life’s Canvas with Smile Boy – Exclusive Interview
In the midst of a chilly Seoul afternoon, as snowflakes gently graced the city, I had the pleasure of meeting Kang Hui, a South Korean model, actor, and painter. Filled with warmth, Kang Hui shared insights into his creativity, where art intertwines with life, inspiration births vibrant canvases, and Smile Boy takes centre stage. In…
A Palette of Dreams: Kang Hye-jeong on Her Art, Inspiration, and StArt – Exclusive Interview
Kang Hye-jeong, a prolific South Korean painter known for her fascinating, vibrant abstract art, has created a harmony of colours that takes any art lover into a universe of untamed imagination. Her approach to the Impasto technique, combined with her creativity, paints a very lively picture of mythical horses, flourishing landscapes, and humans. Kang’s artwork…
Jeon Hyunkyung on Her Love for Fine Art, Themes of Femininity, and StART
Represented by CHAMAN Gallery in Seoul, Jeon Hyunkyung is an extraordinary painter. And while presenting her work at this year’s StART Art Fair at Saatchi Gallery in London, I noticed that her stunning canvases are adorned with women whose confident gazes and postures depict various emotions — sometimes flashy and elegant, at other times instinctive,…
La Biennale di Venezia – 80th Venice International Film Festival; Official 2023 Venice Immersive Selections Revealed
The selection process for Venice Immersive, the XR – Extended Reality segment of the 80th Venice International Film Festival (30th August – 9th September 2023) organized by La Biennale di Venezia, has been concluded. The official program will unfold on the Venice Immersive Island (located on the island of Lazzaretto Vecchio), just a short distance…
“Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS” – How an Idol Group From a Small Agency Shook the World of K-Pop (Book Review)
While much has been written and/or documented about BTS’s unprecedented rise to global fame, most of these have been “unofficial” narratives designed to cash in on BTS’s popularity. Through their reality TV shows including In The Soop (2020 – ) as well as the documentary TV series, Bring the Soul (2019) and Break the Silence…
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