Khaled Abdel Rahman, Egypt’s ambassador to South Korea, sees a distinguished similarity between the two countries — a huge river that runs through the country, the Nile in Egypt and Han River in Korea. “We say the river Nile is the gift to Egypt, and here you also have the Han river. That was why there was civilization in Korea and Egypt,” the ambassador said during the interview on Wednesday at Walkerhill Hotel & Resort. “Water means you can have agriculture, and when you have agriculture, you

The immersive exhibition “Egyptian Pharaohs, From Cheops to Ramesses II” travels back in time to the era of the Pharaohs to shed light on ancient Egyptian civilization, which spanned more than 3,000 years. The 36-minute digital immersive installation at Walkerhill Hotel & Resort's Theatre des Lumieres, which kicks off Thursday, encompasses 10 themes related to ancient Egyptian history, art and myths. The narrative is first led by Scottish watercolorist David Roberts (1796-1864) who set out on a

Arario Gallery and Pace Gallery are each showing two exhibitions simultaneously, offering a chance to explore paintings and installations from renowned global artists and emerging talents. Homegrown gallery Arario shows paintings and installations by new Korean artists, while Pace Gallery is showing the first-ever presentation of American sculptor Louise Nevelson and an exhibition of works by British painter Nigel Cooke. Arario Gallery Arario is showing two exhibitions, “Metissage” and “Silver,

The 19th century painting “Bookshelves” depicts books, stationery and a variety of antiques that one might have found on court bookshelves back then. It will take some time to appreciate each item, many of which have their own meaning, most popularly: prosperity. The painting, which functioned as a holding screen and was created by prominent court artist Yi Taek-gyun, is on view at the Amorepacific Museum of Art as part of “Beyond Joseon Minhwa.” It is the private museum’s third exhibition highl

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea presents its first drawing contest celebrating the month of May, Korea's family month. The drawing contest will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 3 at MMCA Gwacheon in Gyeonggi Province. A total of 500 contenders will be invited to the museum’s sculpture park and given two drawing themes, to discover the museum's best parts and hidden scenes. Up to 400 participants may register in advance via the museum’s website starting Friday, with

Korean Canadian artist Zadie Xa has been nominated for the prestigious Turner Prize this year for her presentation at Sharjah Biennial 16, the Tate announced Wednesday. Xa is among four nominees, alongside British artist Rene Matic, Iraqi artist Sami Mohammad and London-based artist Nnena Kalu. An exhibition of the nominated artists’ works will be held at the Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in Bradford, England, from September this year to February 2026 as part of the Bradford 2025 UK City of Cultur

Check out a 100-year-old church-turned-cafe, US garrison-turned-selfie site and a museum with a perfect picnic spot this weekend. Just five minutes by car from Eulwangni Beach in Incheon, northwest of Seoul, is Made Lim, a 120-year-old church has been transformed. Now a cultural space, it invites visitors to appreciate art, interact with deer and enjoy tea time. The space consists of three buildings: One is used for exhibitions, another houses a cafe and baker, while the third is used as a deer

Installation artist Lee Sung-keun won the sculpture award at the “For the Creative by the Creative” at the Paramount Hotel Dubai for his iconic cable-tied installation and video work. A total of 29 artists from 16 countries were invited to the exhibition co-organized by Artentirous and Paramount Hotel Dubai, running April 12 to 19. Lee's iconic installations are created with oil-tempered steel wire, widely used for springs, that are wrapped in hanji, traditional Korean mulberry paper. The wire i

The Korean art market is struggling amid adverse economic conditions. The harsh atmosphere was palpable at the past two art fairs in April -- Galleries Art Fair and Art OnO -- and similar concerns loom over the upcoming Art Busan. A gallerist I met at Galleries Art Fair, which ended on Sunday, said people seem to believe the price of art “will be cheaper tomorrow than it is today,” a sentiment also seen regarding the stock market. Galleries Art Fair is the oldest fair in the Korean art market, l

Stepping into a white cube, one may expect to encounter “fine art,” commonly thought to be an aesthetic and intellectual artistic creation, but PKM Gallery in Seoul is challenging the perception in collaboration with pop artist Sambypen. The word “fake” is emblazoned on paintings taken from the artist’s street graffiti practice, triggering viewers to ask, "What truly is art?" The 33-year-old’s new painting series “Wall” is part of his solo exhibition at PKM Gallery in Samcheong-dong, Seoul. The

Australian artist Ron Mueck’s handmade sculptures of humans are stunningly realistic. One features a mother carrying her baby in a sling almost completely hidden by her large overcoat as she carries bags of groceries -- a scene you might encounter on any street. The artist titled the sculpture “Woman with Shopping.” Mueck’s first major exhibition in South Korea opened Friday at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, where 24 of the artist’s selected sculptures and documentary

Art Token, an online non fungible token art trading platform, will join Art Dubai 2025, scheduled to take place Friday to Sunday. The trading platform will introduce four Asian artists based in Seoul, Hong Kong and Tokyo to the digital section of the art fair. Among the artists is Genesis Kai, a chiral twin and AI-infused alter ego created by Ming Shiu, who will show a meditative digital installation inspired by Korea’s traditional moon jar. Painter Oh Ji-yoon, whose works feature layers of "han

Brooklyn-based artists Shara Hughes and Austin Eddy, partners since 2012 and married for the past two years, present their first-ever collaboration in Seoul. Centered on the theme of fruit, the show offers a glimpse into the couple’s inner world through playful, yet introspective imagery. While their works appear similar due to the shared theme, they vary in terms of form and colors the artists used. Their paintings on display here speak about the artists themselves, but the stories deal with su

From a distance, Korean sculptor Chung Hyun's bronze figures resemble a group of monks in contemplation. The five sculptures, around 50 centimeters in height, are cozily put together at a a gallery tucked into an alley in Hannam-dong — one of Seoul’s most affluent neighborhoods and a growing hub for contemporary art. Clearly visible through the gallery’s glass walls, the installation invites passersby to pause. The artist is known for exploring humanity through discarded materials such as coal t

At 'Loewe Teapots,' 25 artists present their unique approach to the teapot Spanish fashion house Loewe asked 25 architects, artists and designers from around the world to reimagine the traditions of teapot making, presenting each sculptural take on the humble vessel at this year's Milan Design Week. The commissioned works are on display at the Palazzo Citterio in Milan through sunday. The six-day presentation includes a hand-made teapot by Korean architect Cho Min-suk, created in collaboration w