SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (AP).- The first batch of Korean royal books looted by the French military 145 years ago returned home Thursday. French troops took away hundreds of Korean manuscripts and set fire to 5,000 more when they raided a royal library in 18…
From North Korea Propaganda to Art Exhibit in Seoul, Defector Song Byeok Shows His Work
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (AP) —.- The face in the painting is North Korean leader Kim Jong Il’s, smiling beneath his trademark sunglasses and wall of black hair. But the body is Marilyn Monroe’s, pushing down her white dress in an updraft. This striking…
From North Korea Propaganda to Art Exhibit in Seoul, Defector Song Byeok Shows His Work
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (AP) —.- The face in the painting is North Korean leader Kim Jong Il’s, smiling beneath his trademark sunglasses and wall of black hair. But the body is Marilyn Monroe’s, pushing down her white dress in an updraft. This striking…
Seoul Auction to Offer Superlative Western & Asian Art in October
HONG KONG.- Seoul Auction, Korea’s leading art auction house, will hold its Modern & Contemporary Art sale on 4 October 2010 at 4 pm at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, presenting an excellent and diversified selection of Western and Asian art. A total of 6…
Seoul Auction to Offer Superlative Western & Asian Art in October
HONG KONG.- Seoul Auction, Korea’s leading art auction house, will hold its Modern & Contemporary Art sale on 4 October 2010 at 4 pm at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, presenting an excellent and diversified selection of Western and Asian art. A total of 6…