She was the archetypal success story, graduating from a top school in London, Central Saint Martins in architecture, before starting a highflying career with renowned Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid. With the invaluable experience under her belt ... full story
In the Pop Art section, protest is also a theme, with Joe Tilson's Ho Chi Minh from 1970, Richard Hamilton's Kent State from the same year and an Andy Warhol screenprint, Birmingham Race Riot from 1964 all showing support for public protest and civil ... full story
SEOUL REGION: South Korea Seoul is situated on the Han River and the city's history dates back to 2,000 years. The city is a beautiful blend of night markets, temples, majestic palaces, skyscrapers and busy markets. Seoul is known for its contemporary ... full story
Seoul International NewMedia Festival, a fringe festival in its 14th year, opened under the theme “Ethnography Now” in various locations throughout Seoul, including the Korean Film Archive, Sanwoolim Theater and Seoul Art Space Seogyo. The festival ... full story
A rally in downtown Seoul drew tens of thousands Friday. On the edge of the plaza, a makeshift art exhibit, featuring paintings and photographs, was wet up to commemorate those who died in the April 16 Sewol ferry sinking. Much of the art has come from ... full story
When asked to plan an installation for the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, Koo immediately thought of the roller coasters from Seoul Land amusement park. Thus, she created and installed a large twisting track—reminiscent of a ... full story
A group of artists from the Indonesian Arts Coalition has criticized a draft bill on culture that is currently being legislated by the House of Representatives. “The bill does not address the need for cultural development in society,” the coalition ... full story
Sondhi considers Meenut, India (near New Delhi) home. It was in college 50 years ago when Sondhi began painting. He experimented with different mediums and settled on oil and pencil sketches. In 1957 he graduated from the University of Roorkee, India ... full story
Art enthusiasts and lovers of all things vintage have a lot to look forward to in New Delhi in the next few weeks. To commemorate the 175th World Photography Day on August 19, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, or IGNCA, in collaboration ... full story
On display will be 100 artworks by 20 artists, and will include landscape, charcoal art, acrylic on canvas, water colour, abstracts and figurative art. Artists whose artworks will be featured include Lalita Lajmi, Seema Kohli, Kavya Reddy, Yusuf ... full story
