[HanCinema's Digest] Photography and Art
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Korean archaeologists examine ancient art in southern Telangana, a new art exhibition in Seoul explores "Urban Gastronomy", Michael Hurt shares his passion for street fashion and politics, and a South African artist visits Korea and comes back with some beautiful pictures of "Land Art".
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"South Korean archaeologists find Telangana connect to artwork on megaliths"
A team of archaeologists from South Korea have been digging around southern Telangana and believe the artwork there is similar to symbols found in South Korea. "The paintings talk about people leaving the earth, their burial and their comeback", said Lee Hoen Jai, curator of Gyonggi Provincial Museum. "These paintings show that they also bury a dagger along with the body. This has also been found in some of the megalithic sites in South Korea".
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"Understanding Cities Through Urban Gastronomy"
There's a new exhibition in Seoul called "Activating the City" that's showcasing "how the distribution and consumption of food shares urban areas across the globe". This fascinating look at the forces that shaped urban areas around the world is on view at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul now until March 19. Catch it if you can!
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"Street Photography and Streetstyle with Michael Hurt"
Michael Hurt is a professional street and fashion photographer in Seoul who keeps a sharp eye on Seoul's vibrant and dynamic fashion scene, specifically, and the country's socio-political currents in general. In this post on The Asian, Amiira Ismall talks to Michael about his work-and Korea's slipper craze...
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"GNAP Land Art: South Korea"
Enjoy these stunning photographs by South African artists Janet Botes on "Land Art" from her time in South Korea. Janet ventured to Korea in 2015 to travel around the country with YATOO artists to capture parts of the country and learn more about Korea's culture. The results are simple and stunning.
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