[Exhibition] Kaleidoscope 萬華鏡 (2025 Open Call Exhibition)   📅 2025.1.16-3.29 📍 6-7/F, Exhibition Hall, Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong (Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street Central)   Artist:  배준성 BAE Joonsung 裵准晟 (1967-) 최영욱 CHOI Youngwook 崔永旭 (1964-) 황란 HWANG Ran 黃蘭 (1960-) 이이남 LEE Leenam 李二男 (1969-) 여동헌 YEO Donghun 呂東憲 (1970-)   Curation: 아트파크 ARTPARK   萬華鏡 - Kaleidoscope introduces the artistic worlds of five contemporary Korean artists who actively work on a global stage. Like the patterns of a kaleidoscope, these artists show their unique and creative realms through diverse artistic backgrounds and expressions. Through these works, they harmonize Korean aesthetics with modern sensibilities, going beyond merely presenting Korean art to reinterpreting its traditions and contemporary elements in distinctive ways, thereby challenging the global art scene. This exhibition, held in Hong Kong—one of Asia’s premier art hubs—breaks down the boundaries between East and West through the unique artistic expressions of five artists. It delivers unique and meaningful messages through a variety of artistic philosophies. Different cultures and emotions merge through art, creating endlessly evolving new patterns and offering opportunities for rich artistic encounters. Over the divides of East and West, religion, and nationality, this exhibition provides a chance to directly experience the “harmony through art” that defines contemporary Korean art. BAE Joonsung 裵准晟, The Costume of Painter - At the Studio, Purple Roses, 2022, lenticular and oil on canvas, 162.2 x 130.3 cm YEO Donghun 呂東憲, Welcome to Paradise - Waterfall 9, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 193 x 130 cm LEE Leenam 李二男, Bagyeon Falls, 2017, LED TV, single - channel video, sound, 7’9” CHOI Youngwook 崔永旭, Karma 20235 - 25, 2023, mixed media on canvas, 120x110 cm HWANG Ran 黃蘭, Nothing Forever_PB, paper buttons, beads, pins on acrylic dome, 80 x 80 x 30 cm

📅 14.11.2024 - 11.1.2025 📍 Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong (6-7/F Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central)    SON Donghyun 孫東鉉 @_donghyun_son  WOO Jeongsu 禹廷秀 @jeongsu_woo  KEY Min Jung 奇珉廷 @minjungkey    Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong (Director CHOI Jaewon) presents 《Cadenza (2024 Korean Young Artists Series)》from 14 November 2024 to 11 January 2025. Korean Young Artists Series this year features works by three prominent Korean artists, SON Donghyun (1980-), WOO Jeongsu (1986-), and KEY Min Jung (1986-). An opening reception was held on 14 November.     From SON Donghyun, who deconstructs and reconstructs classical Asian painting, WOO Jeongsu, who weaves narratives about contemporary issues based on medieval European publications and visual images, to KEY Min Jung, who explores the relationship between medium and material through continuous experimentation with traditional ink painting, the oeuvre of these three artists stimulates discourse with various contexts such as East and West, form and content, material and technique.  ▲ Works by SON Donghyun ▲ Works by WOO Jeongsu ▲ Works by KEY Min Jung ▲ WOO Jeongsu and his work ▲ Opening Reception ▲ WOO Jeongsu presenting his work ▲ KEY Min Jung presenting her work ▲ Panorama View of Exhibition Hall ▲ Panorama View of Exhibition Hall ▲ WOO Jeongsu presenting his work

[The Opening Reception] Exhibition 《Cadenza (2024 Korean Young Artists Series)》 (14 November, 6-8 pm) The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong cordially invites you to the opening reception of the annual exhibition 《Cadenza (2024 Korean Young Artists Series)》 at Korean Cultural Center on 14 November, Thursday from 6 to 8 PM. Event Details Opening Reception Date: Thursday, 14 November 2024 Time: 6:00-8:00 PM (* Curator/Artists tour at 7 PM) Venue: Korean Cultural Center (6-7/F, Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central) 《Cadenza》, the Korean Young Artists Series this year, features works by three prominent Korean artists, SON Donghyun (1980-), WOO Jeongsu (1986-), and KEY Min Jung (1986-). From SON Donghyun, who deconstructs and reconstructs classical Asian painting, WOO Jeongsu, who weaves narratives about contemporary issues based on medieval European publications and visual images, to KEY Min Jung, who explores the relationship between medium and material through continuous experimentation with traditional ink painting, the oeuvre of these three artists stimulates discourse with various contexts such as East and West, form and content, material and technique. Cadenza, a classical term referring to a musical passage in a concerto or solo performance, usually denotes a free, unnotated section where the performer showcases their skill and creativity, displaying their unique style. The artistic worlds and working methods of the artists can be compared to a cadenza, where the artists fully demonstrate their skills within the existing media. The participating artists Mr. WOO Jeongsu and Ms. KEY Min Jung will be present and sharing about the artworks at the opening reception.

[Exhibition] Variation; The Reinterpretation of Korean Traditional Ceramics 📅 2024.10.10. -11.9. 📍 6/F, Korean Cultural Center (Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street Central) In collaboration with the Korea Ceramic Foundation, the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong presents the “ Variation; The Reinterpretation of Korean Traditional Ceramics” at the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong in PMQ, a complex cultural space full of local craft studios to give visitors an extraordinary cultural experience. <Artists> Kang Minsoo 姜旻秀 Kim Deokho 金德鎬 Kim Hojung 金祜廷 Park Sungwook 朴星旭 Yang Jiwoon 楊知耘 Lee Dongha 李東夏 Lee Songam 李松岩 Lee Jeongyong 李正鏞 Yoo Euijeong 兪義正

[Exhibition] Korea-Hong Kong Humanities Exchange 'Science and Art Calligraphy Exhibition 2024' 📅 2024.10.10. -11.9.  📍 Exhibition Hall (7F) of the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong (Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street Central) Choe Chiwon (최치원; 崔致遠), a scholar from the late Silla Kingdom of Korea, gained renown for his exceptional literary skills while serving as an official in the Tang Dynasty. Through his interactions with the Tang Dynasty, he developed a unique philosophy that integrated Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, making him a significant figure in the cultural exchange and ideological fusion of East Asia. Choe Chiwon deeply explored his time’s social and philosophical issues through his poetry and prose, and his works continue to inspire many people today. This exhibition aims to artistically express the importance of harmony through Choe Chiwon’s poetry. The Korea-HK Youth Calligraphy Exhibition is a joint initiative by the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong (KCC), Calligraphers from Korea, and the Calligraphy Club from City University of Hong Kong. Key features of the exhibition include: ●We have selected 10 of Choe Chiwon’s poems, with each poem being interpreted by calligraphy artists from Korea and Hong Kong. In Korea, calligraphy artists will participate, while in Hong Kong, university students majoring in science and engineering who love calligraphy will join. We aim to showcase a new approach that transcends the boundaries between sciences and humanities by presenting different interpretations of the same poem. ●One of the highlighted poems is “Autumn Night Rain,” which reflects Choe Chiwon’s philosophy. This poem, centered on the theme of rain on an autumn night, celebrates the harmony between nature and humanity, expressing Confucian human-centered thought, Buddhist impermanence and liberation, and Taoist harmony with nature. Visitors will gain an understanding of Choe Chiwon’s philosophical depth and its enduring relevance in modern society. ●Calligraphy is an art that visually expresses philosophy and thought. By reinterpreting Choe Chiwon’s integrated philosophy of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism through calligraphy, artists from Korea and Hong Kong will showcase unique works that reflect their cultural characteristics. We strive to emphasize the significance of collaboration across generations and regions. This exhibition will strengthen the cultural bonds between Korea and Hong Kong and play an important role promoting the diversity and harmony of Asian culture in the world. Thank you for your interest and support.