Public Affairs
American Culture in Korea
This page lists a number of new and upcoming cultural events which showcase America culture.
If you have a suitable event that you would like to see listed on this calendar please send details to EmbassySeoulPA@state.gov
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DanceMotion USA's Trey McIntyre Project in Korea
[May 27 – June 2, 2012] Trey McIntyre Project (TMP) was chosen by the U.S. Department of State and Brooklyn Academy of Music as one of four American dance companies selected to participate in DanceMotion USA. As part of this program, the Trey McIntyre Project will tour China, South Korea, the Philippines and Vietnam as U.S. Cultural Ambassadors.
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Seoul International Sculpture Festa 2012 in Korea
[April 7, 2012 – April 13, 2012] Having launched in 2011, the International Sculpture Fest (ISF) has been aimed at providing a window into the sculptural heritage of the 20th Century up to today. It is one of very few attempts that focus on just sculpture in a time when the questions around the definition of sculptural approaches, qualities and conditions are frequently asked.
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new York new Work
[04.06.2012 ~ 05.02.2012] New York New Work introduces five contemporary painters: Andy Lane, Beth Livensperger, Lee Vanderpool, Vasken Mardikian, and Jason Mones, who graduated from the Yale School of Art in 2008. The work in this exhibition comes out of their New York studios, primarily in the past year, except Mardikian, a Belgian who lived in New York following graduate school, but currently resides in Seoul and has introduced these American painters to Gallery4walls.
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Edward Curtis, Sacred Legacy Exhibition at Gyeonggido Arts Center
[21 DEC 2011 ~ 11MAR 2012 ] The Gyeonggido Arts Center presents one of the most imposing private collections of fine quality Edward S. Curtis photographs. "The North American Indian" is one of the most significant and controversial representations of traditional American Indian culture ever produced.
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Chocolate the Exhibition
[12 Dec 2011 – 3 Mar 2012] This sweet exhibition tells us the complete story behind this tasty treat that we crave every day. Chocolate the exhibition in Korea is re-created one of the successful exhibitions held by the Field Museum in Chicago.
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The 37th Seoul Independent Film Festival (SIFF)
[Dec. 8, 2011 - Dec. 16, 2011] Presented by the Association of Korean Independent Film and Video, Seoul Independent Film Festival (SIFF) is undoubtedly one of the representative events for independent films in Korea.
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In Concert: The Whitcomb-deVries Duo
[Friday, November 25] Benjamin Whitcomb and Vincent de Vries have been playing together since 2002. Both artists have active solo and chamber music careers, and although they live 1,000 miles apart, they are always looking for opportunities to come together to play great chamber music. 25]
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American Bluegrass Band to Tour Korea
[October 4-9, 2011] The Earth String Band, a Boston-based bluegrass ensemble, will tour South Korea from October 4-9, 2011, giving concerts in Jeonju, Youngdong, and Seoul. All performances are free and open to the public.
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Edward Curtis and the North American Indian – Sacred Legacy
From September 3 – October 11, 2011, the US Embassy in Seoul will host a photo exhibition, titled “Edward Curtis and the North American Indian – Sacred Legacy,” that introduces the work and life of the great American photographer/anthropologist, Edward Curtis. The exhibition, which…
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『THE AMERICAN ART: Masterpieces of Everyday Life from the Whitney Museum of American Art』
[June 11~September 25, 2011] The exhibition The American Art brings together 87 works based on the theme „the Object‟, which were created by 47 distinguished contemporary artists, such as Man Ray - one of the most influential
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George Winston Summer concert
2011.6.30(Thur.) 8.00pm - George Winston, best known for his melodic rural folk piano style, has made no secret of the debt his playing owes to the musicians of New Orleans. His albums December and Winter into Spring both went platinum (million-plus sales in the United States and Korea). He has recorded 7 more solo piano albums, and he is one of the best known performers playing contemporary instrumental music.
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DREAMS COME TRUE: The Art of Disney’s Classic Fairy Tales
2011/5/14(Sat) – 2011/9/25(Sun) - We are proud to present Dreams Come True, the world-class exhibition organized by the Walt Disney Animation Research Library (hereafter, ARL) in Korea as the third venue in its world tour, after the U.S. and Australia, and the first venue in Asia.
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Pipe Organ Concert with Ken Cowan “Dancing Pipes”
June 18, 2011 - Sejong Center for the performing Arts invites world famous organist Ken Cowan for the performing at the Sejong Grand Theater. Subtitle of the concert is “Dancing Pipe” and you can listen great pipe sound such as ‘Danse Macabre’ by Camille Saint-Saëns, ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ by Kartinki s vystavki, ‘Chaconne’ by Vitali, and ‘Cantata’ and ‘Fuga’ by Bach. And Ken Cowan performs with Violinist Kim Nam Yoon.
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Alabama University Singers’ Performance in Korea
May 15, 2011 - Alabama University Singers has 45 members who are selected in a harsh audition. They made their debut on May 2, 2011 at Carnegie Hall and had performances three times at world -famous Spivey Hall (Atlanta, Georgia). Finally, they released their first album ‘I AM’ in September, 2010.
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2011 Keith Jarrett Solo Concert
June 2, 2011 - This concert features Keith Jarrett in his solo concert. His solo appearance is popular to jazz fans. The response in Korea wasn’t so hot until his first live concert in Korea last year in Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Keith Jarrett is an artist known to give concerts only when he feels sure of the venue, their instruments, and the particular audience.
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Parsons Dance in Remember Me / Caught
May 5 - 8, 2011 - Costumes made by Project Runway designer, Austin Scarlett, lighting designed by Tony Award Winner, Howell Binkley, music by 2008 Grammy Nominee, East Village Opera Company, and performance by one of the best modern dance company, Parsons Dance, the magnificent show arrives in Korea!
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KARSH: The Master of Portrait Photography
March 26 - May 22, 2011 - “KARSH: The Master of Portrait Photography” will be held at Sejong Museum of Art from March 26 until May 22, 2011. It has been two years since the Karsh exhibition was first introduced in Korea. With much more extensive collection, this second exhibition will provide another glimpse of his photographs which captured heroes who had great impact on the world in the 20th century.
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The United States Naval Academy Gospel Choir
The United States Naval Academy Gospel Choir will visit the Republic of Korea from March 13-20, 2011, to perform for Korean audiences at Kwanglim Methodist Church and Sahmyook University in Seoul, Keimyung University in Daegu, Busan Visual Arts High School and Kyungsung University in Busan, and the R.O.K. Naval Academy in Jinhae.
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Sports Envoy - Barry Larkin to visit the Republic of Korea
February 13-19, 2011 - Major League Baseball All-Star and Hall of Fame nominee Barry Larkin will visit South Korea as a Sports Envoy for the U.S. Department of State from February 13-19, 2011. Former Montreal Expo pitcher Joe Logan will join Larkin on the Sports Envoy program, their third for the SportsUnited Office of the Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
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National Geographic Photo Exhibit
“Life and Nature” - With the 200 pictures in this exhibit, viewers can revisit historical moments and powerful scenes from past issues of National Geographic magazine. The exhibit is divided into four sections. Scenes from Nature takes a look at the earth, sea, and sky; the Drama of Life examines scenes from animal life; Tears of the Earth reveals how we are harming the earth; and A Tiny Hope zooms in on eco-friendly lifestyles. Exhibit held at the Seoul Arts Center in Hangaram Art Hall. Through December 9. For more information click here »
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Keith Haring Exhibition
The Keith Haring Show, which has been designated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government as an official event of the 2010 World Design Capital program, represents one of the largest solo exhibitions by an American artist in Korea in recent memory. 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of the death of American pop artist Keith Haring.
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Walker Evans Photo Exhibition at the Museum of Photography
Walker Evans (November 3, 1903 – April 10, 1975) was an American photographer best known for his work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) documenting the effects of the Great Depression. Much of Evans's work from the FSA period uses the large-format, 8x10-inch camera. He said that his goal as a photographer was to make pictures that are...