Book Review: Being Mortal
Reviewed by Michael Attard From the beginning of time, humankind has understood that mortality is part of our nature. And for thousands of years, except for the last couple of … Read More
Category: Arts & Culture
Upcoming Events – January 2026
THEATER Musical: Mamma Mia Forest of Memories CLASSICAL Choi Chi-hyun Piano Recital LECTURE / TALK Manifesto of Spring: Talk with Seo Dong-jin and Ho Rui An EXHIBITIONS Bang Jeong A: … Read More
Shall We Have a Cup of Tea? : Tea-Brewing Culture in Jeollanam-do
By Jacqueline L. Becerra With the cooling of the weather showing its presence by brute winds and bare trees, I have found myself seeking refuge on toasty ondol-heated floors and … Read More
Autumn Nights at Daein Art Market: Vitality in the Arts
By Luis Andrés Every Saturday in October, Gwangju’s Daein Market became a lively Night Art Market celebrating autumn and Halloween. The historic market, revived through art since 2008, welcomed crowds attracted by … Read More
Transitions: When Art Crosses Borders – An Art Exhibition for Togetherness
By Luis Andrés From October 16 to November 2, the Soam Art Museum in Gwangju hosted the exhibition titled Transition (전환/轉換). It showcased artwork by student artists from Chonnam National … Read More
Book Review: Transient Desires
Reviewed by Michael Attard As of my writing of this review, Donna Leon has written thirty books about an Italian detective from the city of Venice, known as Commissario Guido … Read More
Creative Writing: Love, Loss, and a Snickers Bar in Seoul
By Reeti Roy Thunderstorms crashed outside, and because of a cloudburst, our garden looked like a pond. Two live fish had entered my bedroom – a first in all my … Read More
Upcoming Events – December 2025
EXHIBITIONS Shin Chang Woon: “Knowledgescape” Kim Han-yong Archive Photo Exhibition: “Records of Dreams” *This exhibition features intense light, high-frequency sounds, and rapid video transitions that may cause strong sensory stimulation. … Read More