Korean art of the ’60s and ’70s at the Hammer Museum: review

[ad_1] Seoul is the latest major city to establish itself as a significant international hub for new art. With that distinction comes the expected propagation of ambitious museum exhibitions seeking to articulate, illuminate and cogitate over its local history of modern art, which is little known. “Only the Young: Experimental Art in Korea, 1960s-1970s” is… Continue reading Korean art of the ’60s and ’70s at the Hammer Museum: review

After 20 years, a Korean action landmark still hits hard

[ad_1] It happened mere weeks before the COVID-19 lockdown, but it already feels like ancient history: When Bong Joon Ho’s biting class critique “Parasite” rode its critical wave all the way to a Best Picture Oscar in 2020, it was a watershed moment, not only for the international appeal of Korean movies but for all… Continue reading After 20 years, a Korean action landmark still hits hard

Netflix’s South Korean Actors Seek Residuals For Hit Shows

[ad_1] Netflix isn’t paying some of their most successful actors residuals. Photo: Netflix As the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes wage on in Hollywood, the Korea Broadcasting Actors Union is attempting to meet with Netflix over its members’ own labor concerns, which bear many similarities to the issues on the bargaining table in the United States.… Continue reading Netflix’s South Korean Actors Seek Residuals For Hit Shows