By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young By Artist Kim Sona As an alternative medical student, I remember being terrified when I entered the anatomy lab for the first time. In contrast to my trembling heart, I was greeted by a picture of the blue and clean landscape of Santorini on the wall of the anatomy room. My mind immediately relaxed, as if I were in one of the places in Santorini. So I was able to study the human body in a more relaxed state of mind while looking at cadavar. The painting I am trying to paint is the kind of painting that makes you feel relaxed just by looking at it. Regardless
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Philippines-Korea diplomatic relations, a solo exhibition by the famous Filipino artist Lenore RS Lim was held from May 1 to 6 at Maru Art Center in Insa-dong Seoul. The solo exhibition, which was organized by the Embassy of the Philippines in Korea and supported by Diplomacy Journal, was held under the title of “Interwoven Horizons.” More than 100 guests, including H.E. Ambassador Carlos Penafiel of Mexico in Seoul and his spouse, Mrs. Regina Flores Chuzeville, and Baek Soo-mi, chairperson of Hansae Yes24 Foundat
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Folk painting is a composite art, and the fact that all Korean crafts always have folk-like paintings on them allows us to speculate on the function of Korean folk paintings. In other words, folk paintings are not just decorations on celadon, white porcelain, cabinets, pencil cases, and many other crafts, but they are an important folk painting element without which a work of art would be lifeless. Folk paintings, which are the most obvious manifestation of the Korean people's sense of aesthetics and sculpture, have been one of the most important elements of Kore
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The Organizing Committee of the World Peace Art Exhibition (Chairman Lee Jon-young) held a ceremony for donation of artworks to Daegu Prison in the presence of Daegu Correctional Service Commissioner Kim Dong-hyun, Daegu Prison Warden Han Tae-hwan, Prof. Lee Mi-hyoung of the Department of Cultural Content, the Institute for Adult & Continuing Education of Myongji University, and KS Gallery representative Kang Seok-won on April 19. The donation ceremony was held to commemorate the opening of the relocated Daegu Prison, where Lee Jon-young, chairman of the
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Folk painting Sibjangsaeng is one of the traditional folk arts of Korea, and refers to works inspired by the Korean class system of Sibjangsaeng. Folk painting Sibjangsaeng are paintings by folk painters, mostly active during the Joseon Dynasty, that satirize various aspects of the Sibjangsaeng caste system and express them through rich imagination. Sibjangsaeng represented a wide range of classes, from nobles to peasants, merchants, servants, gamblers, virgins, crosses, and commoners. They were often depicted in the form of a single family or several Sibjangsa
By Lee Chil-yong, Chairman of Diplomacy Journal and President of Modern Imperial Craft Culture Association Geumtae lacquerware is a craft that is completed by applying lacquer to metal materials, and it refers to Korean lacquerware, a unique cultural heritage that is mainly used in temples to prevent rust, such as tea utensils (braziers, kettles, teacups, etc.), as well as decorations and fittings. Geumtaechil master Kim Jeong-joong's workshop is located in a nondescript house on the side of a sloping road in Choeup-dong, Jingu-gu, Busan. His workshop is also a place of great historical signif
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Organizing Committee of the held a steering committee meeting and selected sculptor Jeon Hang-seop, a graduate of Seoul National University's Department of Sculpture and Graduate School of Art, as the 27th World Peace Art Exhibition Steering Committee Chairman. Yoon Song-ah, who majored in Western painting at Hongik University's Department of Painting, made her acting debut in 2005 as the main character of the SBS children's drama "English Magic School" and has since appeared in numerous dramas and movies, was selected as PR ambassador. After garnering attent
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Venice Biennale is the most prestigious and influential biennale in the world of art since its inception in 1895, and it is called the mother of biennales. The Venice Biennale, which consists of the main exhibition, national pavilions, and collaborative events, is called the Art Olympics because only a small number of artists selected by each country's ministry of culture are allowed to participate. As such, the artists who participate in the International Exhibition of Contemporary Art_ Venice Biennale are recognized as among the best in the world. This year
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee To enjoy and be inspired by folk paintings, a few thoughts and attitudes can help you. Open mind: When viewing folk paintings, it's important for you to approach them with an open mind and no preconceived notions. You should be ready to accept the message or emotion of the artwork. Free imagination: Folk paintings are often associated with the imagination. You can use your imagination as you look at the artwork and develop the story or emotion of the artwork in your own imagination. Emotional connection: Folk paintings often have an emotional component. To connec
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The first exhibition in the "The Story of Living Hwayangyeonhwa" K-Art Representative Artist Series, Kim Yong-mo’s invitational solo exhibition was held from April 3 to April 8, 2024 at Heesu Gallery in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The works in the "Story of Living" series convey a variety of positive messages such as happiness, love, hope, and respect, and the artist's desire to share the joy of living is evident in the pristine beauty of the works. The bold outlines of the images provide clarity, and the works, which clarify their inherent properties and charac
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee An invitational exhibition of 75 Korean artists is being held in the lobby of Carson City Hall, the U.S. from March 18 to 22. The exhibition, hosted by the Damwha Cultural Foundation (Chairman Damwha Lee Jon-young) and the Federation of Arts and Cultural Organizations of the Americas (Chairman Kim Jun-bae), is organized by the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee, and sponsored by the UN Journal, Diplomacy Journal, K-Culture, and Citizens’ Administrative Newspaper. This year, the 71st anniversary of the U.S.-Korea Alliance, will be remembered as a hist
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The 30th anniversary exhibition of the Arok Traditional Folk Painting Preservation Society (CEO Jeong Kui-ja), titled "Bringing style and dreams to old paintings," which gathers the precious history and brilliant vision of folk paintings, will be held at Insa Art Plaza Gallery 2, 3, and 4F in Insa-dong, Seoul from March 13 to 19, 2024. The exhibition is sponsored by the Seoul Intangible Cultural Property Education Center, Gahoe Folk Painting Museum, Diplomatic Journal, UN Journal, K-Culture to showcase the tradition and beauty of folk paintings that have been pas
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young To commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and the Philippines, the Diplomatic Journal and the UN Journal jointly organized a cultural exchange event with the Embassy of the Philippines in Seoul, Korea, from March 6-10. An award ceremony for Korea-the Philippines cultural exchange exhibition held, along with the opening of the exhibition on the second floor of the Maru Art Center in Insa-dong, Seoul on March 6. This was the first cultural exchange exhibition between Korea and the Philippines. The Philippines was the first ASEAN
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Choi Sang-hoon joined Yoo Young-soo's workshop in Haengdang-dong, Seoul, as an apprentice in 1966 at the tender age of 13, and has spent nearly 60 years of his life with najeon lacquerware (laquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl). In 1969, after attending Master Yoo Young-soo's workshop, he moved to the workshop of Seoul Intangible Cultural Property Min Jong-tae and learned various techniques from him. Of course, he learned the general field of the complex najeon lacquer technique from Min Jong-tae, but he also learned najeon and lacquer techniques from Lee S
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young In celebration of the founding month of 2024, the 30th Artwork Competition Exhibition of the Korea Cultural Center Association and the Korea Crafts and Skill Association will be held from Feb. 21 to 27 at Arisu Gallery in Insa-dong, Seoul. With the theme "Life in 2024," the exhibition highlights the activities of the Korean Cultural Center, which has been dedicated to a wide range of cultural and artistic education, including craft programs, for 25 years, and has been spreading both professional and artistic life crafts to the public. The works that fill and