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

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