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Clubs, Traditional Events & Art Exhibitions
Thursday, July 02, 2009 8:03 PM

Call (02) 2266-6923.

Traditional Wine Making Demonstration

Namsangol Hanok Village

6-9 p.m., every Saturday

In the courtyard of Namsangol Hanok Village, visitors can see demonstrations of how traditional Korean wines were made. Usually made from rice, traditional wines were considered, if taken in moderation, good for the body. Located near exits 3 and 4 of Chungmuro station on subway lines 3 and 4. Call (02) 2266-6923.

Korean Classical Music & Dance

Namsangol Hanok Village

8-9 p.m. everyday

You can listen to traditional Korean chamber music, including the piri (cylindrical oboe), haegeum (two-stringed fiddle), ajaeng (seven-string zither bowed with a rosined stick), as well as pansori (Korean opera) and dance. The daily performance takes place at Anchae in Younghyo Park's House in the Hanok Village, located near exits 3 and 4 of Chungmuro station on subway lines 3 and 4. Call (02) 2266-6923.

Renoir: Promise of Happiness

Seoul Museum of Art

Through Sept. 13

Around 118 paintings and drawings by Impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) are displayed in Seoul for the first time. Among the masterpieces are "A Dance in the Country" (1883), "The Swing" (1876) and "Young Girls at the Piano" (1892). Tickets are 12,000 won for adults (19 to 64 years), 10,000 won for students (13 to 18 years) and 8,000 won for children (7 to 12 years). Opening hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Visit www.renoirseoul.com.

Struggle

Cyan Museum of Art

Through Aug. 30

Six Korean artists interpret the theme of struggle in their artwork in this group exhibition at Cyan Museum of Art. Visit www.cyanmuseum.org.

EXPosition of mythology -- ELectronic technology

Nam June Paik Art Center

Through Oct. 4

This exhibition explores the ideas of technology, mythology and religion through the perspective of Nam June Paik's first solo exhibition in 1963 called EXPosition of Music ELectronic Television. Visit www.njp.kr.

Interiors

Kukje Gallery

Through Aug. 7

Kukje Gallery has organized a special exhibition in collaboration with Vintage 20 -- Chung Jae-woong. Visit www.kukjegallery.com or call (02) 733-8449.

Alicia de la Campa Pak from Cuba

Gallery Bandi

Through July 12

Cuban artist Alicia de la Campa Pak is holding a rare solo exhibition of her works outside Cuba. Call (02) 734-2312 or e-mail bandi--art@naver.com.

An Australian Traveler: Kimchi Meets Vegemite IV

Samtoh Gallery

Through July 8

Australian artist Robert Liddicoat offers paintings of his travels around Australia and the Middle East, and Choi Jin-ho will be showing his stone sculptures. Samtoh Gallery is located near Hyehwa Station line 4, exit 2.

Earth Alert: A Photographic Response to Climate Change

Daelim Museum

Through Aug. 23

Climate change is a serious threat, and this photography exhibition encourages visitors to think about their own personal impact on the environment and how they can reduce their carbon footprint. On display are 100 photos by 13 British and Korean professional photographers that show the impact of climate change around the world. The show will also be held at the Korean Cultural Centre in London from Oct. 13 to Nov. 28.

Heo Wook Solo Exhibition

Gallery LVS

Through July 11

Gallery LVS is hosting Heo Wook's solo exhibition. Heo's works look like colorful jigsaw puzzles. Call (02) 3443-7475.

Hans Heinsbroek

July 7-21

Raemian Gallery

The Embassy of the Netherlands is holding an exhibition of paintings by Hans Heinsbroek in Raemian Gallery. It is located near Changdeok Palace. Get off at Anguk station, line 3, exit 4. Call (02) 765-3304.

The Between

Urban Art

Through July 20

A group exhibition of works by Korean and foreign artists such as Kwon Ki-soo, Kim Jun and Patricia Tobacco Forrester is being held at Urban Art. Call (02) 511-2931 or visit www.urbanart4u.com.

Shared Illusion

Cais Gallery

Through July 17

Cais Gallery is hosting an exhibition of sculptures by Yi Hwan-kwon. Visit www.caisgallery.com or call (02) 511-0668.

Love Me Tender

Opera Gallery

Through July 7

French sculptor Marie Madeleine Gautier makes smooth bronze sculptures of females with small heads and exaggerated hips and legs. Vietnam-born, Paris-based Kelyne creates paintings that effortlessly combine Western and Eastern cultures. Email seoul@operagallery.com or call (02) 3446-0070.

Dissonant Visions

Seoul Museum of Art

Through Aug. 30

The Seoul Museum of Art opens its new exhibition featuring 21 Korean artists with a reception June 23. Visit www.seoulmoa.org or call (02) 2124-8800.

Rose

The Museum of Photography, Seoul

Through July 25

Photographer Joo Myung-duck loves beautiful roses, and it shows through his works. At the age of 70, Joo says that showing these photographs of roses is like revealing a part of his life. Call (02) 418-1316.

Frozen Flowers II

Posco Art Museum

Through July 9

Artist Hong Ju-young takes photographs of beautiful flowers that have been frozen. These flowers have undergone a condensing process, capturing their beauty in ice. Posco (NYSE:PKX) Art Museum is at the second floor of Posco Center, Daechi-dong, Gangnam. Call (02) 3457-1667.

Based on a True Story

Michael Schultz Gallery Seoul

Through July 31

Roemer & Roemer is having an exhibition at Michael Schultz Gallery, Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam. Visit www.schultzgallery.co.kr.

Julian Schnabel Print Exhibition

Watergate Gallery Seoul

Through July 10

Around 39 prints made by renowned American artist Julian Schnabel in the last 30 years will be on display at Watergate Gallery. Schnabel is known for his groundbreaking paintings and films, but he is also a prolific print-maker who uses various media and techniques to create a body of work that transcends the traditional applications of printmaking. Visit www.changart.com.

London Calling

Total Museum of Contemporary Art

Through July 26

British artists such as Phillip Allen, Fiona Banner, David Batchelor, Martin Creed, Dryden Goodwin, Peter McDonald, and Nathaniel Rackowe are participating in this group exhibition featuring British contemporary art. Total Museum of Contemporary Art is located in Pyeongchang-dong. Visit www.totalmuseum.org.

Between the Border

Gwangju Museum of Art

Through July 28

The Gwangju Museum of Art has organized an extensive exhibition of contemporary Korean, Chinese, and Japanese art.



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