Certainly, there are ancient shamanistic religions unique to the region ... region in the wake of the Korean War to a global ...

Painting has always been a major genre of Korean art since ancient times. The art of ancient Korea is represented by the tomb murals of Goguryeo (37 B.C.E.–668), which contain valuable clues to the ...

In South Korea, some 150 historic crafts, customs and celebrations are recognised as National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Experience them to gain a deeper insight into the country, which honours its ...

A hanok is a traditional Korean house built without nails or pegs. This ancient art of Korean “Lego” has been patented by South Korean authorities, in a bid to preserve and promote traditional Korean ...

Haegue Yang, known for her poetic use of everyday objects, is the subject of a new exhibition at London's Hayward Gallery.

As works at major fairs and biennials have made clear, the K-art landscape is rich with artists confronting gender ...

The space, featuring some 300 works spanning 2,000 years, is dedicated solely to art from the Korean peninsula.

To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. The Headlines KOREAN ART MARKET TO BENEFIT FROM EASED REGULATIONS. The South Korean art market ...

Contemporary South Korean artist Kwang Hyun Kim (金光賢) is holding his first solo exhibition in Taiwan, titled “OHEA,” through ...

Forever Is Now, a series of installations by well-known contemporary artists, considers the legacy of Ancient Egypt anew ...

Historians have suggested that the hamburger can be traced back to one of many possible origins, including: ancient Rome; the 1747 cookbook “The Art of Cookery” by Hannah Glasse; recipes for ...

Concerts, dance performances and public art displays are no longer just for fun; they are necessities. Sometimes art allows ...