[HanCinema's Digest] Photography and Art

Korea and the UK strengthen cultural ties with extended exchange programme, 10 Magazine puts three interactive art exhibitions in the spotlight, Seoul's campaign to appreciate street art comes to a close, and a Seoul-based artist captures the sensual side of relationships.

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"Seoul mates: how the UK and South Korea are sharing arts"

Nick Awde reports the mutual benefits of the UK and South Korea's 14-month cultural exchange programme for The Stage. Under the slogan "Creative Futures", the exchange is designed "to forge futures for both emerging artists and new audiences in the arts and creative industries of the UK and Korea". Jaeyeon Park, the Korean Cultural Centre UK's team leader for the performing arts, hopes that "the outcome of this will be longstanding collaborative arts projects between UK and Korea".

...READ ON THE STAGE

"INTERACTIVE ART EXHIBITS IN KOREA"

Art in the twenty-first century places a premium on the viewer's experience. In this post on 10 Magazine, Allyce Best discovers three interactive art exhibits around the country that will help you take your love of art to the next level, Korean style. "Whether you're on a trip around Korea or settling in for the long-haul, you will want to check out these interactive art exhibits in Korea for an experience you'll never forget".

...READ ON 10 MAGAZINE

"Seoul ends two-month program promoting city's public art"

The "Art on Seoul's Streets Found by Citizens" project recently wrapped at the Seoul City Hall, marking the end of a two-month initiative to help identify and appreciate relatively unknown artworks around the capital. The program included 11 groups, made up of residents, art connoisseurs and field experts. "[P]articipants said they developed a sense of duty to preserve them for the next generation through this program".

...READ ON THE KOREA HERALD

"11 Gorgeous Illustrations That Capture The Sensual Side Of Love"

A 29-year old artist from Seoul captures the sensual side of relationships in her " Touch " series. Her paintings are 'touched' by her own relationship with her husband; "The characters don't look exactly like us but my work is mostly inspired by us", said Zipcy, who is approaching 250,000 followers on Instagram.

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