March 2025
The Korean Cultural Center New York is currently hosting a retrospective exhibition “In Between” featuring the works of renowned Korean artist Choong Sup Lim.
Lim is widely recognized for his multidisciplinary approach, seamlessly integrating painting, drawing, sculpture, installation and video art. Rooted in the artistic sensibilities he developed during his rural upbringing, he moved to New York in 1973. There, he began to cultivate a distinctive artistic language that interweaves the order and sensibility of nature, Korean aesthetics, and a global perspective.
As a result, his works serve as a bridge between Korean tradition and contemporary art through materiality. At the same time, they capture the sensitivity of nature and the dynamic experience of life in a vast metropolis like New York.
Lim’s artistic contributions have been widely acclaimed on the international stage. His works have been exhibited at prestigious institutions, including the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) in Seoul, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington. Even today, he continues to create actively from his New York studio, further exploring the boundaries of time, space and identity.
The exhibition, which opened on Feb. 19, will run until Apr. 12. It is held at the Korean Cultural Center New York, occupying both the first-floor atrium and the second-floor gallery. The center is open from Tuesday to Saturday. For further details, visitors can refer to the Korean Cultural Center New York’s official website (https://kr.koreanculture.org/).
The Korean Cultural Center in Belgium is presenting the exhibition “Hanbok on the Road,” which will run until May 3.
This exhibition showcases 21 photographs documenting residents from various regions experiencing Hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) first-hand, as part of a project conducted from Jul. to Nov. 2024.
Inspired by the popular “Hanbok Photography at Gyeongbokgung Palace” experience among foreign tourists visiting Korea, the Korean Cultural Center ran a Hanbok experience program called “Hanbok on the Road” for local residents. A total of 18 participants from diverse nationalities were selected. These participants had the special opportunity to become models by wearing Hanbok of their choice in various Belgian cities including Brussels, Antwerp and Dinant.
While the participants came from different backgrounds, they shared a common deep interest and affection for Korean culture. During the selection process, the Korean Cultural Center prioritized families and applicants with immigrant backgrounds, demonstrating how Korean culture can promote values of inclusion and integration in Europe.
One notable participant joined the exhibition with their mother, who is a fan of K-pop and K-dramas, commemorating their visit to Belgium through this unique cultural experience. Another participant, whose daughter is planning a trip to Korea, shared that they took part in the project as a way to introduce her to Korean culture before her journey. Each participant, with their unique story, explored various parts of the city while wearing Hanbok, sharing their personal impressions and individual meanings associated with the traditional attire.
The exhibition is being held at the gallery of the Korean Cultural Center in Belgium. The center operates from Monday to Friday and is open to visitors from noon to 7 p.m. More details can be found on the Korean Cultural Center in Belgium’s official website (https://brussels.korean-culture.org/en).
