Book Review: All Quiet on the Western Front

Reviewed by Michael Attard All Quiet on the Western FrontBy Erich Maria Remarque240 pages, Random House, 1996 (Originally 1929)ISBN-10: 0449911497; ISBN-13: 978-0449911495 On the dedication page, author Erich Maria Remarque … Read More

My Indigo Dyeing Summer Camp: A Summer of Blues and Greens

By Dhivyaa S. P. Usually, I do a volunteer camp during summer vacation. Only one. But this time, maybe because of the built-up stress and lack of outdoor activities for … Read More

Inclusive Design, Selfie Spots, and a Hint of the Future: Gwangju’s 2025 Design Biennale

By Luis Andrés González The 2025 Design Biennale opened its doors on August 30, and after interviewing the artistic director [see Gwangju News, September issue], I couldn’t wait to visit … Read More

The Sheep, The Seat, and The Subway

Hurry, Hurry – But Why? By Muthukumar Elangovan Every act is a tiny battle. Like getting an elevator from the top floor, darting out of the office, and making it … Read More

Book Review: The Plotters

Reviewed by Michael Attard The Plotters By Un-su Kim 304 pages, Doubleday, 2029 ISBN-10: 0385544383; ISBN-13: 978-0385544382 The setting is early 21st-century South Korea. The main character of this crime … Read More

Upcoming Events – October 2025

FESTIVALS     Chungjang Street Festival Gwangju Kimchi Festival EXHIBITIONS                                    Art for All, Sound for Art The ACC’s 10th Anniversary Exhibition: “Manifesto of Spring” 2025 Gwangju Design Biennale Exhibition: Rose Rabbit Salt … Read More

Summers Written by Mosquitoes

By Franceska Duong The summer of my 2023 Gwangju year was one of peace. Aside from the small battles against mold, I was fortunate enough to have an insect-free apartment. … Read More

Book Review: Around the World on a Bicycle

By Michael Attard Around the World on a Bicycle is more than a young man’s memoir covering almost two years of his life. It is an exotic adventure over mountains, … Read More