| Exhibit Features Japanese Pop Art | | | | "Girlhood" by Satomi Gouda is part of the "Spot! Japanese Contemporary Art" exhibit at Gallery Ihn. / Courtesy of Gallery Ihn By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter With its whimsical combination of Japanese pop culture and ukiyo-e or woodblock print tradition, Japanese contemporary art works are increasingly gaining notice around the world. Takahashi Murakami and Yoshimoto Nara are some of the most well known Japanese contemporary artists today. Buyers around the world are snapping up their works like hotcakes. Keen interest is also being shown in the second generation of Japanese contemporary artists, who are seen as following in the footsteps of Murakami and Nara. ``Spot! Japanese Contemporary Art,'' currently held at Gallery Ihn in Samcheongdong, gives visitors a chance to view the works of nine artists including Hiroyuki Matsuura, Mayuka Yamamoto, Reiko Sakurai and Yosuke Ueno. ``The point of this exhibition is to observe the evolution of Japanese contemporary art and how the second generation has moved on after the first one (J-pop). We will spotlight the position of evolving Japanese art these days,'' curator Yang Ji-ni said in the exhibition brochure. The artworks may simply seem cute, but actually show a distinct Japanese sensibility. At the gallery, odd-shaped cartoon-like sculptures sit on one side, while a team of candy-colored bunny costume-wearing children stand on the other. Paintings depicting odd characters, skull heads and flirtatious schoolgirls are on the walls.  Matsuura, who won the 2001 ``scout prize'' at the young artists GEISAI project conceived by Murakami, is seen as one of the most promising artists today. Starting his career as a graphic designer, Matsuura creates unique characters based on people he knows. His painting ``Frozen Blue'' shows a wide-eyed kimono-clad girl, while ``Windy Bunny'' is a series of installations featuring colorful bunny outfit-wearing children. Yamamoto also has a fascination for depicting children wearing animal outfits. His paintings show innocent-looking children in mouse and penguin costumes, stirring up motherly instincts in the viewers. The wide-eyed schoolgirl, a quintessential Japanese character in anime (cartoons) and manga (comics), is present in the works of both Sakurai and Satomi Gouda. "Weather Girl" by Reiko SakuraiSakurai creates a cute girl character looking cheerful amid clouds and rainbows in one work, while the same girl looks melancholic with a black background in another work. On the other hand, in Gouda's paintings ``Girlhood'' and ``Blue Flower,'' schoolgirls are seen floating dreamily in a blue space. Asa Go, a Japanese-Korean artist, touches on the division of the Korean Peninsula in her works. In ``You and ME,'' she made a painting of the Korean Peninsula, while a pink jeweled birdcage featuring a trapped character hangs in the foreground. Another piece named ``Distance'' shows a young girl and rabbit peering through binoculars while standing across the hall from each other, signifying the distance between North and South Korea. Naoki Koide's sculpture ``New Home'' features characters with huge lips, oversized heads and expressionless faces. Chika Hattori's paintings feature animals like cats and birds in soft colors and minimalist detail. Yosuke Ueno creates edgy, almost video game-like graphics in works like ``Negative Never Again.'' ``Mirror'' by Ryoko Kato sends a warning about pollution and environmental degradation. ``Fortunately, the new Japanese artists are succeeding in inheriting the identity and pursuing versatility and creativity to target the world market. And those young artists who made their own diverse techniques have gained international fame like their predecessors. The exhibition, where tradition and modernity meet together, creates an unfamiliar identity different from former ones, in consequence, it draws us into it effectively,'' Yang said. The exhibit runs through July 20. Visit www.galleryihn.com or call (02) 732-4677. cathy@koreatimes.co.kr
| Jason Mraz Returns to Seoul in August | | | | Jason Mraz keeps his promise made to Korean fans and returns to Seoul stage Aug. 1-2. His second concert for the year will be held at MelOn-AX, northeastern Seoul. / Courtesy of Private Curve By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz is coming back to Seoul next month for two concerts promoting his brand new album ``We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.'' It's been only four months since Mraz staged a concert here in March, but his fans have been clamoring for his return. He will give concerts Aug. 1-2 at the MelOn-AX, northeastern Seoul. In an e-mail interview with The Korea Times, Mraz said his latest album is his favorite out of all his works. ``It's an upbeat, optimistic, danceable album with familiar melodies you can instantly sing-a-long to,'' he said. ``We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.'' his first album in nearly three years, shows how Mraz has matured as an artist. The album's title comes from words in a drawing by Scottish artist David Shrigley. Shrigley also drew the portrait of Mraz for the album cover. Mraz said real life and people always inspired his albums. ``The album is about gratitude, awareness, peace and love. The songs are inspired by real people, life lessons, and moments of realization,'' he said. In the album, he sang a duet ``Lucky'' with Colbie Caillat, one of today's hottest singer-songwriters. He described working with Caillat as a ``dream.'' He also named ``Lucky,'' a sweet up-tempo song, as his favorite track off the album. Mraz also worked with his good friend and singer James Morrison on ``Details on the Fabric.'' Also included on the album is ``I'm Yours,'' which became a hit on the Internet last year; and ballads ``Love For A Child'' and ``Beautiful Mess.'' Mraz is known for writing witty and positive lyrics and composing cheerful melodies. Many of the songs from his latest album were created through a songwriting game he played with other artists including Texas-based songwriter Bob Schneider. Schneider gives a topic or phrase, which Mraz has to use in a song. For example, ``Dynamo of Volition'' was the result of Mraz being asked to use the phrase ``blind man's bike'' in a song. His songs are always incurably happy, unlike those by other singer-songwriters who write melancholic songs. The positive native of his songs are a reflection of Mraz's own sunny personality. ``I choose to be happy in this life experience. Therefore my own self-work carries over into the music I make,'' he said. As someone who struggled as an artist before making it big in 2002 with the song ``The Remedy (I Won't Worry),'' Mraz offers some advice for young singers and songwriters who dream of success. ``Just play and be humble. Don't expect anyone to hand you a career. Just by sitting somewhere and being passionate about your own craft, you will catch the attention of the world,'' he said. His concert in Seoul last March was a huge success, judging from the thousands of fans who came to see him. ``It was so fun! I was so happy that so many people came with their singing voices and their dancing shoes,'' Mraz said. When asked about his upcoming concerts in Seoul, Mraz is not yet sure about which songs he will sing. ``I can't predict the future so I'm not sure what the song choice will be that night. But I can promise more dancing, hand clapping and audience participation than ever,'' he said. Sing, dance and clap the night away with Mraz Aug. 1-2 at the MelOn-AX (Gwangnaru Subway Line 5, Exit 2). Tickets are 77,000 won. Call (02) 563-0595 or visit ticket.interpark.co.kr. For English ticket information, send e-mail to info@privatecurve.com. cathy@koreatimes.co.kr
| Alicia Keys Talks About AIDS, Music | | | | R&B star Alicia Keys returns to Seoul for a concert at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium on Aug. 7. / Courtesy of SonyBMG By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Grammy award-winning R&B superstar Alicia Keys is busy with a world concert tour and a budding acting career, but she still finds time to help children with AIDS in Africa. In an interview with The Korea Times, Keys talked about her documentary ``Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland,'' her music and upcoming movie. Keys, co-founder of the Keep a Child Alive foundation, recently released a documentary of her trip to South Africa, Uganda and Kenya. Directed by South African filmmaker Earle Sebastian, it shows inspiring stories of children and families affected by AIDS and Keep a Child Alive's projects such as providing anti-retroviral medicine for children with AIDS. ``It is a truly remarkably uplifting, inspiring and fantastic documentary, just really about the resilience and the beauty of life there. It's not something that makes you feel helpless and hopeless after you've seen it. Instead, it makes you feel totally motivated and excited,'' she said. The documentary can be viewed or downloaded for free on www.aliciainafrica.com. Keys is very passionate about helping people with AIDS in Africa, and hopes people will be inspired by the documentary and make donations. ``We're so confident that people are going to be moved by what they see that they're going to want to donate right there. I think it's a really innovative way to get people involved in what's going on and not make them feel like they're forced to donate. It makes them feel inspired to become involved,'' she said. Keys is still considered one of the best singer-songwriters around today. For her third album ``As I Am," the 27-year-old American artist confessed she was more experimental with her music. ``I learned so much about myself that I wanted to take away any kind of inhibitions. I just wanted to allow myself to explore music in a brand new way so, even with myself, the way that I worked and the process of working was just more full of abandonment. It was just experimental and I didn't put as many restrictions on myself. … I just allowed it to happen and I think that created some of the best music I've ever done,'' she said. One of her favorites from the album is ``No One,'' which she describes as a very triumphant and strong song. Another favorite is ``Superwoman,'' which has an inspiring message for everyone. ``The beauty of Superwoman is that it's really not about being all-powerful and all perfect, because no one is. But it's about our perfection in our weakness and our perfection in our imperfections. And that we can still keep going and we can still learn and we can still remain strong and even when we're feeling weak, we can still be Superwoman and Supermen,'' Keys said There are already plans for the next album, but Keys says she's still undecided. She's tossing around a couple of ideas, ranging from a simple but raw Carole King-style album to a totally different, conceptual album. ``You never know because music is music and it comes naturally. I definitely think there's thought that can be put into it to create different avenues, but I like it to just flow naturally,'' she said Keys has also been busy with her acting career, having appeared in ``The Nanny Diaries'' and ``Smoking Aces.'' This fall, she will appear in ``The Secret Life of Bees,'' co-starring with Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning and Jennifer Hudson. Keys will return to Seoul for a concert at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium on Aug. 7. She still remembers how passionate the Korean audience was during her last concert in 2004. While other artists have a different persona on stage, Keys said she's very much herself when she's performing. ``Some people turn into another person on stage, and when they're off stage, they're totally different. But me, the things I say, the things that I do, the way that I speak, what I'm talking about or the message I'm trying to deliver is pretty consistent with who I am,'' she said. Ticket prices for the concert range from 100,000 won to 200,000 won. For ticket inquiry and booking in English, call (02) 722-6505. Visit ticket.interpark.com. cathy@koreatimes.co.kr
Lea Salonga wows audience in Korea, gets standing ovation Cathy Rose A. Garcia, GMANews.TV 06/17/2008 | 02:55 PM Seoul, South Korea - International Filipino star Lea Salonga received standing ovations from a wildly appreciative Korean audience during her first solo concert here, Monday evening.
Salonga performed 22 Disney and Broadway songs during the two-and-a-half hour concert at the packed Seoul Arts Center. She is the first Filipino to perform in Korea’s foremost complex center dedicated to arts and culture.
In an interview before the concert, Salonga said she wasn’t sure how many people would attend.
“I have no idea how many people would actually come to the concert. If we’re going to be able to fill up the concert or if there will be only 10 people," she said.
“My attitude is, if there are 10 people there, these are the 10 people who really want to see you. So you do you best for them no matter what," she added.
Salonga didn’t have to worry about the attendance because more than 2,000 people, mostly Koreans, attended her first solo concert here.
Wearing a deep brown pantsuit, Salonga started the show with a stirring performance of “Go The Distance" from the Disney animated film “Hercules."
She sang songs like “Circle of Life" from “The Lion King," “Part of Your World" from “The Little Mermaid" and “Reflection" from “Mulan."
Since the song “A Whole New World" from the animated film “Aladdin," is a duet, Salonga picked a Korean man from the audience to sing with her.
For the second part of the show, Salonga appeared on stage wearing a long blue gown and performed Broadway hits like “On My Own" and “I Dreamed a Dream" from “Les Miserables"; “Nothing" from “A Chorus Line" and “Something’s Coming" from “The West Side Story."
The Korean audience was very appreciative of Salonga’s performance, enthusiastically cheering and clapping after every song.
Salonga gave a heartfelt rendition of “I’d Give My Life For You" from “Miss Saigon." She told the audience that since she gave birth to her daughter Nicole in 2006, she had a stronger feel for the song’s lyrics.
After her final song “Everybody Says Don’t" from “Anyone Can Whistle," the audience gave thunderous applause and a standing ovation for Salonga.
Three encores
The exuberant response from the Korean crowd obviously surprised Salonga so much, that she returned not just for one encore, but three encores.
Salonga was also surprised to learn her wedding song “Two Words" is popular among her Korean fans. The song was not originally on her program, but was a last-minute addition due to her fans’ special request.
When she came out for the third time, Salonga laughingly said, “We ran out of songs." She gave the audience a repeat performance of “Everybody Says Don’t."
After the show, around a hundred Korean fans and handful of Filipinos lined up to get Salonga’s autograph.
Chung-ah Lee, a 22-year old student, said she was a big fan of Salonga’s after listening to her songs in Disney films “Aladdin" and “Mulan."
“I had goose bumps while listening to her sing ‘Reflection’ and ‘A Whole New World.’ Her voice was so clear and strong. She is very pretty. I hope she comes back soon," Lee said, after the concert.
There were only a few Filipinos in the audience, including Philippine Ambassador to Korea Luis Cruz and embassy staff.
Alfonso Delgado, a Filipino accountant, said Salonga’s performance blew everyone away.
“The highlight for me was when she sang the song from ‘Miss Saigon.’ Her story about having a child made the song more personal. Her performance was a real showstopper," Delgado said.
Concert organizers said ticket sales for Salonga’s concert were quite good for an artist who has not released an album in Korea. Tickets ranged from 30,000 won (P1,275) to 180,000 won (P7,650).
Her brother Gerard was also the concert’s musical director and conductor. The all-Korean Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra accompanied Salonga’s performance.
Also performing with the orchestra were Joey Quirino on piano, Robert Dennis De Guzman on guitar, Joji Magadia on bass and Jorge San Jose on drums. - GMANews.TV
| Broadway Actress Lea Salonga Shares Secrets to Success | | | | Filipino actress and singer Lea Salonga will perform in Seoul for the first time on Monday at the Seoul Arts Center. By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter When Korean concert promoters approached Tony Award-winning Broadway actress Lea Salonga, 37, with the invitation to hold a solo concert in Seoul, she was surprised. ``There were some promoters who wanted me to come over and do a concert. And I was like, `Really? Why?','' she laughingly recalled, as she sat down for an interview with The Korea Times, Sunday. Despite her success in the international theater scene, Salonga shows she's still down-to-earth and humble. The Filipino actress and singer is famous for the lead role Kim in the musical ``Miss Saigon'' on the West End and Broadway, winning numerous awards including the Laurence Olivier Award and Tony Award for Best Actress. Fans of Disney animated musicals will recognize her voice as the singing voice for heroines Jasmine (``Aladdin'') and Mulan. Salonga, who is in Seoul for a solo concert Monday at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall, is not sure how well the Korean audience knows her and her music. ``I have no idea how many people will actually come to the concert or if we're going to be able to fill up the concert, or if there will be only 10 people. My attitude is: if there are ten people there, these are the ten people who really want to see you. So, you do your best for them no matter what,'' she said. Salonga expressed admiration for Korean musical performers, having seen some videos of musical performances on YouTube. ``I was incredibly impressed by the singing, the beauty of the sets and how people were really into what they're doing. I was surprised at how good the quality of the singing was. Their voices are perfectly right, big, clear and strong. It was wonderful to see that. It really makes me happy that there's a really big musical scene here. Hopefully people become interested in me because of that,'' she said. When asked if she has any advice for aspiring Asian actors and actresses who want to work on Broadway, Salonga said they should continue to work hard and maintain a professional attitude. ``You should have a sincere love for this (work) and treat it with the utmost respect. I try to do that as much as possible, and it served me well. Sometimes, it is being at the right place at the right time when the right opportunity comes along,'' she added. She recently celebrated her 30th year in show business with two sell-out concerts in Manila last month. ``There are a lot of (career) highlights - the Disney movies, `Miss Saigon,' `Les Miserables'. … My life highlights would be my marriage and the birth of my daughter. Everything else I guess is gravy,'' she said, with a smile. During her concert, Salonga will be accompanied by the Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Gerard Salonga, who is also her brother. ``My brother knows me better than any musical director does. One because he's my brother so he knows me as a person, what my preferences would be, what my sweet spot is and where I am emotionally because he's a member of my family. His musical competence, expertise and level of skill are also incredibly high. I have a very high amount of trust in him,'' she said. Salonga will sing popular songs from Disney animated musicals such as ``Reflection'' from ``Mulan,'' ``A Whole New World'' from ``Aladdin,'' ``Part of Your World'' from ``The Little Mermaid'' and ``Circle of Life'' from ``The Lion King.'' Also on the program are Broadway tunes such as ``On My Own'' from Les Miserables, ``Nothing'' from ``A Chorus Line,'' ``I've Never Been In Love Before'' from ``Guys and Dolls'' and ``I'd Give My Life For You'' from ``Miss Saigon.'' Tickets range from 30,000 won to 180,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Tickets will also be sold at the gate. cathy@koreatimes.co.kr
| Book Searches for World's Happiest Places | | | | Dancers participate in a ceremony in Thimphu, Bhutan, in this file photo. The tiny kingdom of Bhutan is often compared to the fictional paradise Shangri-la. Author Eric Weiner traveled to Bhutan while writing the book “The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World.” / AP-Yonhap  By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter People often search for happiness as if happiness was a destination you can go to. Is there really such a place where people can be truly happy? In his book ``Geography of Bliss,'' author and National Public Radio correspondent Eric Weiner details his adventures searching for the world's ``happiest places.'' Unlike in the past when he traveled to the world's trouble zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan as part of his job, this time Weiner sought out the places that seem to possess what people think will make them happy: ``money, pleasure, spirituality, family and chocolate.'' So, he traveled to nine countries (10 with the U.S.), including Switzerland, Qatar, Bhutan, Thailand and Iceland, where he interviewed dozens of experts, locals and expatriates. Even he himself admitted it was a foolhardy idea: ``As the author Eric Hoffer put it `The search for happiness is one of the chief sources of unhappiness.' That's okay, I'm already unhappy. I have nothing to lose.'' His journey started in the Netherlands to meet Ruut Veenhoven, a professor of happiness studies and head of the World Database of Happiness. Veenhoven has conducted a lot of research on happiness, also known as ``subjective well-being'' in academic circles. Happiness is not exactly easy to pin down, and the research compiled at the World Database of Happiness shows it. Extroverts are happier than introverts. Married people are happier than single people; people with children are happier than childless couples. Wealthy people are happier than poor ones, but only slightly. The list goes on, and Weiner discovers that people have different definitions of happiness, and varying levels of happiness. In Switzerland, Weiner finds the Swiss are not exactly happy. He sees them as more than content but not exactly joyful. Even if Switzerland is supposed to be one of the happiest places to live in, the suicide rate is still high. On the other hand, people in Iceland are happy, creative, do not fear failure and seem to be less envious. ``The Swiss suppress envy by hiding things. Icelanders suppress envy by sharing them,'' Weiner said. Weiner describes the tiny kingdom of Bhutan as the closest thing to Shangri-La, a paradise invented in James Hilton's 1933 book ``Lost Horizon.'' Bhutan, which physically resembles Shangri-La, even has a government policy of ``gross national happiness.'' Karma Ura, head of Bhutan's think-tank, believes happiness is all about low expectations. ``I have achieved happiness because I don't have unrealistic expectations,'' he told Weiner. To find out if more money equals happiness, Weiner went to the wealthy, oil-rich country of Qatar. Despite the Qataris' good life (They pay no taxes. Electricity, health care and education are free. Gas is dirt-cheap.), they are not particularly happy themselves. In Thailand, he sees that Thai people are too busy being happy to think about happiness. Unlike Americans who constantly think of happiness, Thais are simply just happy without thinking about it. Weiner also makes a trip to the world's least happy nation, Moldova. He thinks of the law of relative happiness, that ``such a place will boost my mood since I'll realize there are depths of misery to which I have not yet sunk.'' Instead of becoming happier, Weiner finds himself being dragged even further down by the Moldovans' misery. ``Moldovans derive more pleasure from their neighbor's failure than their own success. I can't imagine anything less happy,'' he said, noting how envy is rife in Moldova. In the U.S., the Declaration of Independence enshrines the right to pursue happiness. Weiner notes that Americans pursue happiness by physically moving to a different place, because they'll be happier elsewhere. Weiner's quirky sense of humor and dead-on insights will have you laughing aloud in some parts of the book. After going around the world's happiest places, Weiner dishes out what he thinks are the important ingredients for happiness. ``Money matters, but less than we think and not in the way we think. Family is important. So are friends. Envy is toxic. So is excessive thinking. Beaches are optional. Trust is not. Neither is gratitude. … Our happiness is completely and utterly intertwined with other people: family, friends, neighbors and the woman who you hardly notice who cleans your office,'' he said. But has Weiner found happiness? He admitted he has happy moments, has learned to let go of anger and envy and finds beauty and joy in simple things. ``I'm not 100 percent happy. … All things considered, that's not so bad,'' he said. Happiness may not be a destination after all, but just a state of mind. cathy@koreatimes.co.kr
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| Nicky Hilton Serious About Fashion | | | | American celebrity Nicky Hilton, center, appears on the runway during the fashion show for her clothing lines Nicholai and Chick by Nicky Hilton in Seoul, Thursday. / AP-Yonhap  By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter American celebrity Nicky Hilton will concentrate on her career as a fashion designer. Hilton, who is currently in Seoul for the launch of her fashion labels Nicholai and Chick by Nicky Hilton, apparently is not interested in following her older sister Paris, who is pursuing a career in acting and music. ``I got into fashion design when I was 17, when I designed a bag collection for Samantha Thavasa in Japan for one year. I launched sportswear label Chick in 2004, and Nicholai, a high end, luxury brand, last year. I'm concentrating on fashion. I have no aspirations to be a singer or actor. Fashion is my priority,'' she said, in a press conference at the COEX Intercontinental Hotel Thursday. Chick is a contemporary sportswear line for young women, with prices starting at $30, while Nicholai is aimed at more sophisticated women, with prices starting at $80. Hilton attended the glitzy fashion show for Chick and Nicholai's fall/winter 2008 collection at bar Fradia, southern Seoul, Thursday evening. It is the first time Hilton's clothing line has been launched in Asia. Hilton, who studied at the Parsons School of Design, said this season's collection has an equestrian theme. ``I get my inspiration from my hobbies and passion. Last year, it was inspired by my jewelry collection with the colors, prints and jewel tones. This season, it has an equestrian theme. I love horseback riding. I have a horse at my ranch in Nevada, so I wanted to incorporate it in my collection,'' she said. Hilton described her sense of style as ``conservative,'' compared to Paris' loud, more expressive style. ``I like to accessorize with lots of jewelry, shoes and handbags. I love mixing vintage with contemporary pieces. I love wearing platforms and colored tights. … My personality and attitude are reflected in my clothes, classic and sophisticated with an edge,'' she said. While her focus is on the clothing line right now, Hilton said she hopes to expand the business in the future. ``The focus is on fashion right now. Later we will hopefully expand into eyewear and footwear. And possibly get into the family business with hotels. I just want to keep on working and doing what I love,'' she said. Hilton wore an elegant black modern Korean hanbok with a white long-sleeved top when she attended the press conference. She later removed the top to reveal a strapless style couture hanbok, designed by Kim Me-hee. ``I've worn a lot of clothing before, but this Korean dress is really beautiful. It's a lot more comfortable than I thought. I really love it,'' she said, with a smile. Hilton also attended a charity party for the Korea Breast Cancer Foundation at Club Answer, Friday evening. She said she is a big supporter of charities involved with breast cancer because her grandmother died from the disease a few years ago. On Saturday, Hilton will throw the opening pitch at 6:10 p.m. before the start of the baseball game at the Jamsil Baseball Stadium. cathy@koreatimes.co.kr
| Gwangju, Daegu Gear Up for Biennales | | | | “Ken Dedes” by Indonesian artist Jim Supangkat will be part of the “Turns in Tropics: Artist-Curator” exhibit at the Gwangju Biennale, which opens on Sept. 5. / Courtesy of Gwangju Biennale By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Gwangju Biennale and Daegu Photo Biennale recently unveiled the line-up of programs and activities for the biennales scheduled later this year. The 7th Gwangju Biennale, considered one of the most prestigious art events in Asia, opens on Sept. 5. The 2nd Daegu Photo Biennale, which focuses on photography, opens on Oct. 30. Gwangju Biennale The 7th Gwangju Biennale, which runs through Nov. 9, does not have any overarching theme. Instead, the title ``Annual Report: A Year in Exhibitions'' reflects the biennale's aim to show all the activities, exhibitions and works produced by the artists from January 2007 to September 2008. Okwui Enwezor, artistic director for Gwangju Biennale, defended the lack of an overall theme, saying it is a response to the ``crisis in thematic exhibitions.'' ``For us, we did not want to make it about trends. We wanted to look at the economies of production: intellectual, artistic, cultural, political and social. … We wanted to show the Gwangju Biennale not just as a local destination, but as a global gathering spot that has important significance not just for Korea, but for Asia and artists working in other parts of the world. Gwangju Biennale has been around for 15 years now and I think it is important to recognize it as one of the leading biennales in the world,'' Enwezor said, during a press conference last Thursday. The Gwangju Biennale is divided into three inter-connected components: ``On the Road,'' ``Position Papers'' and ``Insertions.'' ``On the Road'' will recreate recent exhibitions that have been held around the world between 2007 to 2008, such as the first full retrospective of the works of American artist Gordon Matta Clark. The retrospective was first shown at the Whitney Museum of Contemporary Art in February 2007, and traveled to Los Angeles and Chicago. ``Position Papers'' is dedicated to the curatorial proposals and initiatives of five emerging curators, namely Patrick D. Flores, Kim Jang-un, Abdellah Karroum, Park Sung-hyen and Claire Tancons. For example, ``Turns in Tropics: Artist-Curator,'' curated by Flores, explores the works of four Southeast Asian artist-curators. ``Spring,'' curated by Tancons, will take the form of a street procession that will remind people of the May 1980 Gwangju uprising. ``Insertions'' features artists' new works that have been commissioned specifically for the biennale. ``We are not isolating the exhibition within the buildings alone, but we want to break it down and engage the locality of Gwangju. One of the exhibitions will be in the market in Gwangju, and another will be a procession through downtown Gwangju,'' Enwezor said. Aside from exhibitions, there will be performances, film screenings, music and theater events during the biennale. Exhibitions and events will be held not just in the Biennale Hall, Gwangju Museum of Art and Uijae Museum of Korean Art, but also at Cinema Gwangju and the Daein traditional market. Visit www.gb.or.kr.  Daegu Photo Biennale The Daegu Photo Biennale 2008 opens on Oct. 30, featuring over a thousand photographs by 200 photographers from Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan, France and United States. The Daegu Photo Biennale will be held through Nov. 16, with exhibits held at the Daegu Exhibition and Convention Center and various galleries around the city. This year, the spotlight will be on the photographs from Korea, Japan and China. With the main theme as ``Then & Now: Memories of the Future," the exhibit takes a look at contemporary photography from the East Asia. Another exhibit ``Photographs from 100 Years Ago," will mainly focus on photography from Korea, Japan and China in the last 100 years. ``The Hidden 4" exhibit features the works of Zhang Xueben, Chang Chao Tang, Han Young-soo and Shoji Ueda. ``Illusory Space" is a special exhibition of ``imaginary pictures" taken by young artists. ``The Changing Social Landscape of Democratic People's Republic of Korea" gives a view on the changes in North Korea from 1945 to 2008, through the lens of eight photographers including Chris Marker, H. Edward Kim, Kuboda Hiroshi and Chang W. Lee. Top Korean photographer Koo Bohn-chang is the artistic director of the biennale. Daegu Biennale organizers are hopeful the event will attract much attention, and eventually become internationally known in the future. Around 50,000 visitors are expected to see the Daegu Photo Biennale during its duration. Visit www.daeguphoto.com or call (053) 601-5052. cathy@koreatimes.co.kr
| Calvin Klein Sees More Growth in Korea | | | | Tom Murry, president and chief operating officer of Calvin Klein Inc., talks to The Korea Times about the prospects of the Calvin Klein brands in Korea. / Korea Times Photo by C. McCarthy  By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter The Calvin Klein brand is a household name around the world, especially in Korea where it is one of the most popular designer brands. The high-end line Calvin Klein Collection, bridge line ck Calvin Klein and casual wear Calvin Klein Jeans are all enjoying success in the Korean market. Tom Murry, president and chief operating officer of Calvin Klein Inc., sees even brighter prospects for the Calvin Klein brands in Korea. ``Up until 2008, Korea has been our number two country in Asia. Japan, our oldest business in Asia, was number one. But in 2008, Korea will surpass Japan as our biggest market in Asia. The performance across the board for our various brands has been very positive,'' Murry told The Korea Times, in an interview Wednesday at a hotel in southern Seoul. Murry attributes the brand's overall success in Korea, and Asia in general, to its high quality products and high profile advertising campaigns, such as the memorable ads featuring Brooke Shields, Marky Mark and recently Djimon Hounsou. ``Over the last 25 years, we have spent $2.5 billion in advertising our brand around the world. The advertising message has been very consistent. We have Calvin Klein himself to thank for that. The other part is we worked hard on the consistency of the high quality products and excellent execution,'' he said. Asia accounts for approximately 25 percent of Calvin Klein's total business, while the United States accounts for 50 percent and the rest from Europe and the Middle East. While he doesn't see any major changes in the near future, Murry predicts sales will be skewed to Asia in the long-term. Among its extensive product categories, Calvin Klein Collection is considered the ``image maker'' for the Calvin Klein brand. ``We are looking forward to expanding our Calvin Klein Collection business, which we recently took back in-house… This is a very important business for us. The collection creates a halo for the brand. It is the `image maker' that helps generate sales for ck Calvin Klein and Jeans business,'' Murry said. As for ck Calvin Klein, Murry said it is a new business but is doing very well in Asia and Europe. ``The brand ck Calvin Klein also plays a role in creating the image for the brand. The prices are the next level down from Calvin Klein Collection. We're able to cater to a broader consumer audience, and there's a much higher volume potential. It's a little more trend driven, more youthful and more contemporary,'' he said. In Korea, ck Calvin Klein, which is distributed by Bifun Trading Co. Ltd., is available in all the major department stores. The line is popular among young, working women who favor the minimalist and sophisticated look of the designs, but at a mid-range price point. Founding designer Calvin Klein gave up control of the company in February 2003, but still keeps tabs on the company's progress. Calvin Klein Inc. is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. ``He (Klein) doesn't have any official involvement but we frequently talk. He loves to hear what's going on and I often ask him for advice. We have a great relationship. He's pleased with the way things are going,'' Murry said. It may be hard to believe but the Calvin Klein brand is celebrating its 40th anniversary this September. ``It may seem like we've grown very fast but we really haven't grown that fast. We are very careful and cautious. And we don't get into any product category or channel distribution that we think would be damaging to the brand,'' Murry said. Calvin Klein, now considered a lifestyle brand, has over 40 product categories available in 75 countries, and it continues to expand its business. The Calvin Klein line of golf wear and line of women's fitness wear were recently introduced in the United States and will soon be available in Asia. Murry said the ck Calvin Klein beauty cosmetics line will be coming out in the fall this year, and a furniture line will be launched in the United States in spring 2009. When asked how Calvin Klein plans to stay competitive, Murry said ``it's all about continuing to be fresh and innovative in advertising and products.'' cathy@koreatimes.co.kr
| Chris Botti Excited to Perform in Seoul | | |
By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter
When American jazz trumpet player Chris Botti performed in Seoul a few years ago, the warm reception he received from the Korean audience made a strong and lasting impression.
``I would put the Korean audience in the top five of my favorite international audiences I've ever performed for. I am so excited to return to Korea based on the enthusiasm on the last time we performed,'' he told The Korea Times in an e-mail interview.
Botti returns to Seoul on May 22, as a headliner for Romantic Jazz Night at the Seoul Jazz Festival (May 21-24). Fans will be able to listen to Botti perform different selections from his latest album ``Italia'' and older albums.
``More importantly, you're going to see one of the best bands working in any genre of music today so you should expect to have a great time and hear a variety of sounds of jazz, classical music, and rock,'' he promised.
Botti gained critical acclaim and won fans with his smooth jazz music. He is no overnight sensation, having released several solo albums before hitting it big with ``When I Fall in Love" and ``To Love Again."
Growing up in Oregon, Botti said he knew he wanted to become a jazz musician when he was 12 years old and listened to legendary Miles Davis play ``My Funny Valentine" for the first time. Until today, he listens to Davis' music every day.
Aside from Davis, he counts great trumpet players like Freddy Hubbard, Clifford Brown, Chet Baker and Wynton Marsalis, as well as artists like Sting, Peter Gabriel and Joni Mitchell as his major influences.
Throughout the years, he has performed and recorded with artists such as Sting, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Josh Groban, Steven Tyler, Paul Simon and Burt Bacharach.
His latest album, ``Italia" features the title track, which was written by top songwriter/producer David Foster, and sung by Andrea Bocelli. Botti said he wanted to do an album based on the romance of Italy. ``Once the song Italia was finished with Andrea Bocelli and David Foster, all of the other songs flowed naturally in a combination of classical pieces and traditional jazz tunes," he said.
Even with his movie star good looks (he was named one of People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People in 2004), the 45 year-old artist is all about the music.
``The sound of my trumpet is what sets me apart from other jazz musicians. Ultimately, the musical backdrop changes whether you are playing jazz or classical music, but I have been fortunate enough to have the solitary tone of my instrument connect with a worldwide audience, and it is a great fortune that I am very aware of,'' he said.
When asked if he has any advice for young jazz musicians, Botti said: ``when I meet young people these days, they say `if I don't make it I'll fall back on something else.' I'm pretty sure that's what will happen ― they will fall back on that one thing. In many ways, I jumped off that ledge and just went for it. To be naive was, at times, a very good thing because in the situations that I wasn't doing well, I didn't freak out and quit, and I stuck with it, which turned out to be the best decision in my life. With this, I would tell a young jazz musician to stay focused, practice daily, and stay passionate about your craft,'' he said.
The Seoul Jazz Festival will be held from May 21 to 24 at the Sejong Center, Gwanghwamun. Korean jazz pianist Kim Kwang-min, singer Lena Park and actor-singer Lee Hyun-woo will perform on May 21, while American jazz group The Crusaders and Korean group Prelude will perform May 23. The festival ends on May 24 with British acid jazz group Incognito and French bossa nova Nouvelle Vague.
Tickets range from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.seouljazz.co.kr or call Private Curve at (02) 563-0595 for English information.
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| Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am Says Piracy Can Be 'Good Thing' | | | 
Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am talks about the future of the music industry during the Seoul Digital Forum, Wednesday. The forum is sponsored by local broadcasting company SBS. / Courtesy of Seoul Digital Forum |
By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter
The music industry blames rampant piracy for declining record sales, but Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am chooses to see piracy as a ``good thing.''
``Piracy should not be a bad word. I don't call them pirates. I call them promoters. If I were the King of Spain, they (pirates) would be my Christopher Columbus who found new land. I make music and pirates spread it on the Internet. ... The record companies shouldn't chew them out, but rather embrace them. I think piracy is and could be a good thing. If fans download our music, but still come to our concerts, that's cool,'' he said, at the Seoul Digital Forum 2008, Wednesday. The forum is sponsored by local broadcasting company SBS.
Despite piracy, will.i.am noted the Black Eyed Peas have sold more than 12 million records in the last five years.
While countless people may have downloaded the Black Eyed Peas albums, he chooses to see the positive aspect of piracy in that it helps spread their music. Even if record sales are down, he notes concert attendance is up and fans remain very supportive of their music.
Will.i.am suggests the music industry should look beyond CD sales, and focus on becoming a ``music experience industry,'' where artists and companies make money from concerts and other forms of multi-media.
``Its not about the CDs, as crazy as that sounds since I sell a lot of CDs. The music industry should try to make the music experience into a better experience and monetize it. You need to define what type of music you're making, and it's not necessarily just music. The options are limitless. We can't be held back by yesterday because yesterday has no place in tomorrow,'' he said.
He cited the example of his music video ``Yes, We Can,'' where he took the words from U.S. democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama's speech and set it to music. The music video featured celebrities like Scarlett Johansson, John Legend, Herbie Hancock and Kate Walsh singing Obama's lines. The video was uploaded on the Internet, and within one week, it got 20 million views.
``This showed me that music industry is not about CDs anymore. We should inspire people's imagination to look at the world and make it better. We should inspire you to make the best out of yourself,'' he said.
Will.i.am also created a Web site called DipDive, which describes as a ``home'' for music. With the combination of music and technology, he believes the next big superstar will come from the Internet.
``The next Michael Jackson will be a multimedia artist who can make records, do viral videos, and not just an album but 30 tracks a month. It's going to be a bombardment of content on the Internet,'' he said.
When asked what he thought about Korean artists and their prospects of making it in the American music market, will.i.am said he thinks pop star Rain is ``huge.''
``Korean music is dope. I think the only problem is why Korean artists should only be big in Korea. If American artists can be big in Korea, why can't Rain be big in the U.S.? But I would also love to work with non-famous Korean artists for the Internet and mobile. That would be a wonderful thing, to make a Korean artist famous everywhere else,'' he said.
The Black Eyed Peas made a name for itself by creating catchy, hip hop music with socially-relevant messages like ``Where is the Love.'' However, fans may have to wait a little longer for the Black Eyed Peas' next album. will.i.am said the group will reunite on June 10 to start recording the album, which he hopes would be released before the summer of 2009.
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By Cathy Rose A. Garcia, Kwon Mee-yoo Staff Reporters These days, it's hard to ignore the growing Japanese trend in Seoul. The Uniqlo flagship store in Myeongdong is packed with shoppers of all ages, buying sweaters and jeans. Just a few feet away, people are lining up to buy chewy donuts at Mister Donut. Japanese food products like ramen and natto (fermented soybeans) are on the shelves of supermarkets, while new restaurants serve sushi, omurice (omelet rice) and tonkatsu (breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet). Teenagers avidly read Japanese manga (graphic novels), while listening to the music of L'Arc-en-Ciel and Ayumi Hamasaki. In the evening, college students and office workers head to the izakayas to unwind with Japanese beer or sake. From movies and music to food and fashion, Japanese culture is slowly becoming a part of the Korean way of life. A new ``illyu'' or the Japanese wave is spreading among young Koreans who follow the Japanese lifestyle, whether they know it or not. CuisineFor a long time, you could only find good, authentic Japanese restaurants in Ichon-dong also known as Little Tokyo, but recently Japanese restaurants and bars have been sprouting up all over the city. With all the glowing neon signs in Japanese and bright red lanterns hanging in front of a row of restaurants, one can be forgiven for thinking this is somewhere in Tokyo, and not in the middle of Hongdae.  Hongdae is now home to dozens of izakayas, which feature red lanterns outside the main entrance. Izakayas are Japanese-style drinking places that offer beer, sake and other alcoholic beverages, and side dishes. In Japan, izakayas are casual and cheap places for drinks after work. Izakayas in Hongdae are packed with students and young office workers during the evenings. At Haruyama, the atmosphere was mellower and quieter than the usual Korean-style bars. Surrounded by subdued lighting, customers sit on tatami-covered benches and order Japanese sake and snacks such as fried octopus and croquettes. A glass of sake costs between 6,000 won to 8,000, while a bottle of sake starts at 50,000 won. Doo Hee-eun, is a 25-year old graduate student who loves Japanese food such as okonomiyaki and takoyaki. Takoyaki is a round-shaped small dumpling with dried octopus in it and easily found at street vendors.  She often goes to okonomiyaki places or izakayas to taste okonomiyaki. ``Okonomiyaki is somewhat similar to bindaetteok, or Korean pancake-like dishes, but the difference is that I can choose what ingredients will be in my okonomiyaki and sometimes I cook it by myself at the restaurant.'' Okonomiyaki, described as a cross between pancake and pizza, is made of shredded cabbage, shrimp, squid, beef, pork, eggs and vegetables. Okonomiyaki is derived from the Japanese phrase ``okonomi,'' which means ``what you like,'' and ``yaki'' which means grilled. There are several okonomiyaki places in Hongdae, such as Fugetsu and No Side. At Fugetsu, a Japanese restaurant franchise, there are different variations of okonomiyaki that one can try. A popular dish, Modanyaki is okonomiyaki with a layer  of fried noodles added to it. Unlike in Japan where customers usually cook the okonomiyaki themselves on the hot plate on the table, here a server cooks it in front of the customer. Doo said she tried Japanese cuisine, after watching popular Japanese dramas. ``I think the rising popularity of Japanese movies or dramas made Koreans to look for Japanese food. I first tried food appeared in Japanese drama out of curiosity and it turned out to be a delicacy,'' she said. SupermarketsJapanese food products are now increasingly available at supermarkets and department stores' imported goods section. Among the popular products are natto (fermented soybeans), soy sauce, ramen and miso (soybean paste). Because of the well-being trend, Koreans are starting to like natto, a traditional Japanese food known for its nutritional value. Grocery shopping for Japanese food items is easier with the help of online shops like www.tokyo-snack.com, www.monolink.co.kr and www.oisii.co.kr. Japanese curry, ramen, udong, soba, sake, drinks, candies, chocolates, cookies and other snacks are all available online.  FashionClothing retailer Uniqlo is one of the fastest growing Japanese brands in Korea. Uniqlo first opened at the Lotte Young Plaza in 2005, and since then, freestanding shops have opened in Myeongdong, Gangnam and Apgujeong. Another store will soon open in Sincheon. Uniqlo is known for its simple designs, good quality and reasonable prices. Jeans, fleece sweaters, down jackets, cashmere sweaters and scarves are some of its best-selling items. Lee Ha-na, who regularly shops at Uniqlo, said she really likes Uniqlo's cashmere items, which are much cheaper than Korean and other foreign brands. ``They have a lot of nice, basic clothes like turtleneck sweaters and jeans. It is a lot like Gap, but it's more affordable. The Gap here is too expensive. And Uniqlo is not too trendy like other Korean brands. I don't think there is any Korean brand like Uniqlo,'' she said.  Muji is another Japanese lifestyle brand with a growing presence in Korea. Muji offers minimalist clothing, accessories, paper products and household goods. The edgy Japanese street style is also gaining fans among young people, spurring a demand for Japanese brands and Japanese-style clothing. When Hollywood celebrity Paris Hilton was spotted holding a Samantha Thavasa bag during her visit in Seoul last year, many Koreans turned to online shops to get a hold of the Japanese brand. Internet shopping malls such as Lotte.com, GseShop and KT Mall all have sections devoted to Japanese brand shoes, clothes, accessories and bags. Lotte.com's online mall www.tokyoholic.com offers brands such as Cecille, Tasse Tasse, Jayro and Le Souk. KT Mall introduced Japan Enjoy ( http://japan.ktmall.com), which not only sells Japanese brands like Tsumori Chisato and Takeo Kikuchi, but also foreign designer brands popular among Japanese such as Vivienne Westwood and Paul Smith. Lesser-known but stylish Japanese brands, not to mention knock-offs, are also sold on numerous small online shops and blogs. EntertainmentJapanese dramas and cartoons have been regularly airing on cable channels, helping increase the popularity of Japanese stars. Recognizing the popularity of Japanese pop culture, major bookstores in downtown Seoul already have extensive Japanese sections that are almost as big as the English sections. Japanese books, comics (manga) and magazines continue to sell well. Young women can be spotted checking out trendy fashion magazines like An An, JJ, Vivi, Cawaii and Fruits for style tips. Teenage girls huddle over idol magazines Potato, Duet and Popolo featuring Japanese pop groups, Arashi, Kat-tun and News on the covers. C.J. Kim, who is a big fan of Arashi, said the culture exchange between Korea and Japan is a good development in reducing the misunderstanding between the two countries. ``While there are definitely differences between the two countries, I can't help but feel that it would be so sad if these two countries continued to have such a hostile relationship in the future. I think by both countries exchanging cultures it really helps the younger generation to become more open-minded, not just Koreans but also Japanese,'' she said.
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| Singer M Rises to New Heights | | | 
Lee Min-woo, also known as M, has released his third album ``Explore,'' which shows a more mature musical sound. / Courtesy of Open World Entertainment
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By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter
When you've been a member of one of the country's longest-running boy bands for nearly a decade, it would be tempting to sit back and enjoy your success. But not if you're Lee Min-woo who is not just known as member of the popular group Shinhwa, but also a solo singer, music producer, songwriter, actor and businessman.
This year, Lee started his own company M Rising Entertainment, released a third solo album, held successful solo concerts in Korea and Japan and produced songs for several artists.
In an interview with The Korea Times at his office in southern Seoul, Lee said he established his own company so he can produce the music that he wants to do and develop new talent. ``It was a kind of independence for me. I wanted to do more music and have more concerts, and produce (music) for other singers,'' he said.
Lee appears to be following in the footsteps of former pop-stars-turned-entertainment-moguls such as Park Jin-young and Yang Hyun-suk (a member of popular Seo Taiji and Boys) who have built their own companies JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment, respectively.
``I used to envy Rain and Se7en because they had Park Jin-young and Yang Hyun-suk, who are both great music producers. They both had great musical influences behind them. But later, I changed my mind. Now I want to raise another artist like them (Rain and Se7en). I am now a producer and I want to produce another good singer,'' he said.
Lee is also involved in producing songs for other artists such as fellow Shinhwa member Jun Jin and Wonder Girls. The song he wrote for Wonder Girls impressed Park Jin-young so much that he asked Lee to write and produce a track for his upcoming solo album.
In the future, Lee would want to try and make it in the American music industry, not as a solo singer but as a music producer. ``I want to produce songs for American artists. The U.S. is the biggest market now. All the music I like is coming from the U.S. I would like to take part in the American music scene but there are still a lot of prejudices that exist. Someday I would like to break in the U.S. Maybe not next year but in the future,'' he said.
M the Singer
Lee, who is more popularly known as M, showed a mature, sophisticated sound in his third album ``Explore.'' He produced nine out of the 12 tracks on the album, including collaborations with hip-hop stars Tablo of Epik High (they acted together in the MBC sitcom ``New Non-Stop 5'') and Drunken Tiger's Tiger JK.
The charismatic 28-year old singer said he tried to make ``Explore'' different from Shinhwa's albums, and the solo albums by fellow Shinhwa members Shin Hye-sung and Kim Dong-wan, which were released almost at the same time.
``I tried really hard for this album. I was excited to finally do the music that I wanted to do,'' he said. ``I tried to make it different from Shinhwa. When I write songs, I focus on the trends and try to make it catchy so many people will like my songs.''
His album will be released in Japan in November. Lee said he will re-record two or three songs in Japanese.
Lee is quite proud of the quality of his solo concerts, especially since he gives particular attention to every detail. He is planning to hold concerts around Korea later this year, and around Asia next year.
``Come to my concert and your thoughts about me will totally change. I'm very confident about my concerts. It is worth the price of the ticket,'' he said.
Shinhwa Activities
Despite his busy solo activities, Lee does not forget about Shinhwa. It has been nine years since Shinhwa made their debut with SM Entertainment.
When asked what he thinks is the reason for Shinhwa's continued popularity, Lee believes it is the group's charisma and personality both on and off-stage. ``When all six members go on stage, I feel like we all have the same objective and we are working toward the same goal. Shinhwa means `myth' and as we get older, we want to really become a legend," Lee said.
Just how strong is Lee's love for Shinhwa? ``If I have to choose between Shinhwa and the woman I love, I would choose Shinhwa. Shinhwa is the biggest part of my life,'' he smiled.
Shinhwa is scheduled to release a single in December, and to hold a concert in Shanghai, China on Dec. 15. The group is also planning to release a new album in March, to coincide with Shinhwa's 10th anniversary.
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