[HanCinema's Digest] Photography and Art

Published on 2015/12/06

Korean webtoons are on the rise, Hongdae's street art is stunning, Riot Games has some fun with Korean art, and one New Zealand photographer is helping animals in Korea find a home.

"South Korean 'webtoon' craze makes global waves"…READ ON JAPAN TIMES

Webcomics are a growing global phenomenon, but in countries like Korea and Japan this rising global industry has been operating successfully for years. In this piece, the Japan Times takes a look at webtoons in Korea, as well as how webtoons have become one of the fastest growing industries globally.

"OBSESSED: Street Art in Hongdae South Korea"…READ ON DOPES ON THE ROAD

Hongdae in Seoul is a popular melting pot of art and creativity as youth culture and modern artists sensibilities collide for all to see and enjoy. Walking around this district, you'll have no problem spying various forms of art in increasingly creative and innovative ways: "Despite Korea's social conservatism, nightlife and art are just as much a part of Korean culture as Kimchi and Hoboks. In my year teaching ESL in South Korea, I grew found of the Hognik University section of Seoul. Commonly called Hongdae, this youthful artist hub is the place to be for flowing Cass, street dance parties and excellent street art".

"League of Legends Turned into Beautiful Korean Art"…READ ON KOTAKU

This is an interesting mashup between traditional Korean arts and Riot Games' "League of Legends". Artists took up the challenge of "marrying Korean art with League of Legends", and the results are intriguing and curiously creative. Those of you who are in Korea can catch some the postmodern results at the Ganainsa Art Center between November 25 and December 7.

"Photographer's beautiful portraits of South Korea's abandoned dogs will make you want to adopt them all"…READ ON IRISH EXAMINER

It was the philosopher Immanuel Kant who said: "We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals", and if that's the case, then this New Zealand photographer has a heart of gold. Frances Eliza has seen how many animals in Korea need help, need a loving home to call their own, and she's helping by taking portraits of abandoned dogs to help these creatures find a home worth wagging about.