[HanCinema's Digest] Photography and Art

Published on 2017/04/16

A troop of South Korean artists sketch India's Taj Mahal in 15 minutes, Park Ki Pyung's sculptures capture our inner struggles, a new record set for a Kim Whan-ki painting, and Koreaners have some tips for buying a DSLR in Korea.

"South Korean artists draw charcoal Taj Mahal in 15 minutes"

A band of South Koreans artists sketch India's iconic mausoleum, the Taj Mahal, in 15 minutes recently as part of a public relations effort between the two countries. And they performed their process: "To make the performance interesting, the artists danced and made funny poses for the audience". The ambassador of Korea, Cho Hyun, said that "By expressing ourselves in many ways through paintings, drawings and performing arts, we can try to find our own image in others. I want more Indians to visit Korea".

...READ ON THE TIMES OF INDIA

"Existential Sculptures By Park Ki Pyung"

Resin and steel are this young artist's materials of choice, but the final works "embody a universal and eternal question - namely the internal struggle with the self". Park Ki Pyung is a young talent based in Seoul who has created some truly powerful sculptures that explore our inner ghosts, violence, and our mortal shells-"...to describe condition of emptiness".

...READ ON IGNANT

"Kim Whan-ki's painting renews record price for Korean artwork"

An oil painting by Kim Whan-ki (1913-1974) recently sold for a record-breaking 7.63 billion won, making it the highest price paid for one of Kim's paintings since "12-V-70 #172" went for 6.3 billion late last year in Hong Kong. Kim is considered to be "the pioneer of abstract art in Korea".

...READ ON PULSE NEWS

"Where To Buy A Camera in South Korea"

South Korea is a fantastic place to pick up your next (or new) DSLR-but where to begin? Here you'll find some great suggestions to help you decide on what to get and where to shop for the best deals in town. "Do your research before starting for a camera hunt. Knowing the estimated price of a camera or camera equipment can help you make better choices", Adelane notes, and be sure to "Check that everything is legitimate and real before purchasing anything".

...READ ON KOREANERS