Programme Programme

Programme
■ Exhibitions
21 May ~ 24 June 2009
- Manhwa: A Language of Unlimited Imaginations
- Art Toon Art: Masterpieces Meet Comics
- Manhwa Illustrations
■ Private View
Monday 20 May 2009, 6:30~8:30pm
■ RSVP
Tel: 020 7004 2600
Email: [email protected]
K
orea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) Europe
is an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Sports
and Tourism for South Korea. KOCCA is committed
to fostering the growth of Korean creative industries,
specialising in animation, characters, music, cartoons,
game and broadcasting. KOCCA supports the creative
industries in many ways; through government policy,
building infrastructure, technological development,
human resources and facilitating international business.
KOCCA Europe
2 Conduit Street, London W1S 2XB
Tel: 020 7016 3330
Email: [email protected]
■ Free Special Events
Meet Korean Manhwa Artist Chul-Ho Park
Wednesday 20 May 6.30~7pm
Centenary of Korean Comics
21 May - 24 June 2009
Korean Cultural Centre UK
Live Drawing Performance & Workshop
with Manhwa Artist Chul-Ho Park
Thursday 21 May 2~3:30pm
■ Film Screenings
Hello Schoolgirl
Thursday 21 May 6pm
Venue: Multi-purpose Hall, Korean Cultural Centre UK
The War Of Flower
Friday 22 May 4pm
Venue: Cinema Hall, Korean Cultural Centre UK
Admission to the films is free but tickets must be
booked in advance through Korean Cultural Centre UK
K
orean Cultural Centre (KCC) UK was opened by the
Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in
January 2008 under the jurisdiction of the Embassy of the
Republic of Korea London. The role of KCC is to enhance
friendship, amity and understanding between Korea and
the UK through cultural and educational activities.
Korean Cultural Centre UK
Ground Floor, Grand Buildings
1-3 Strand, London WC2N 5BW
(Entrance on Northumberland Ave)
Tel: 020 7004 2600
Email: [email protected]
www.kccuk.org.uk
Private View
Wednesday 20 May 2009 6:30~8:30pm
Manhwa 100 :
Centenary of Korean Comics
Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) and
Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) UK celebrate
the centenary of Korean
comics ‘Manhwa’ with a host of
interrelated special exhibitions,
events and film screenings.
Manhwa : A Language of Unlimited
Imaginations
M
anhwa celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2009. This
popular art form holds a long and cherished history
that began with the first publication of Doyoung Lee’s
political cartoons in “Daehanminbo.” This print newspaper
was founded on June 2, 1909, and manhwa was born
along with it. Manhwa is an art form used to comment
on a wide variety of topics. It can often spotlight societal
injustices. Sometimes, manhwa tells marvelous tales of
dreamy romance. Other times, the art form simply uses its
simplified figures and their exaggerated gestures to provide
amusement and entertainment. To this day, manhwa
continues to evolve and hold a special place within the
hearts and minds of Korean society.
We can examine the history of manhwa by identifying
unique traits within each distinct era and observe how the
beloved authors of each generation interacted with the
public.
Following its birth, manhwa had to endure Korea’s
tumultuous history under Japanese colonial rule. Manhwa
survived the time periods of national liberation, the dark
years of the Korean War, and through the dismal military
dictatorship. The 80’s and 90’s of the 20th century marked
the renaissance of manhwa. Manhwa published during
these bygone eras help us reflect on our nation’s past.
On the other hand, the new work from the year 2000 and
onwards employs digital media technology. These works
allow us to interpret present-day Korean comics in a new
light and maybe even predict the industry’s future.
As we celebrate the centenary of this cherished cultural
art form, we hope this exhibition—Manhwa: A Language
of Unlimited Imaginations — will serve as an invaluable
opportunity that will allow many comic enthusiasts to feel
the vital force and boundless energy that is manhwa.
With thanks to Korea Creative Content Agency, British
Council in Korea and Heeyoon Cho – curator, president of
Cartoonpia.
Art Toon Art: Masterpieces Meet Comics
A
rt Toon Art brings together the work of twelve artists
including Dong-Hwa Kim and Young-Ok Kim, whose
work humorously pushes the boundaries of conventional
comic book art by reinterpreting famous masterpieces.
This small display is derived from the exhibition
Masterpieces Meet Comics which is held annually in
Korea and is based on the theme of convergence between
comics and art.
Manhwa Illustrations
A
small collection of work by famous graphic illustrators
including Min-Woo Hyung and Kwang-Mook Lim is
shown together for the first time.
Free Special Events
Meet Korean Manhwa Artist Chul-Ho Park
Wednesday 20 May 6:30~7pm
Live Drawing Performance & Workshop
with Manhwa Artist Chul-Ho Park
Thursday 21 May 2~3:30pm
Limited Availability - Please book your place through
020 7004 2600 (Email: [email protected])
Film Screenings
K
orean comics ‘Manhwa’ have been made into many
things, films, dramas, plays and musicals. Here
we screen two films Hello Schoolgirl and The War of
Flower. Admission to the films is free but tickets must
be booked in advance with the Korean Cultural Centre.
Hello Schoolgirl
Thursday 21 May 6pm
Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall, KCC
Two civil workers at the local district office find love
but in distinctly different directions. Written by
famous Korean comic artist Pool Kang, featuring
Ji-Tae Yu (Oldboy) and K-pop singer turned actor
Kang (Attack on the Pin-up Boys).
South Korea 2008 Dir. Jang-Ha Ryu. (English Subtitles) 113 min
The War of Flower
Friday 22 May 4pm
Venue: Cinema Hall, KCC
Go-Ni loses his entire savings and the money that
he stole from his sister in the high stakes card
game known as “Hwatu.” Go-Ni figures out shortly
after the game that he was swindled and he spends
the next 6 months tracking down the person that
robbed him of his money. Starring Seung-Woo Cho,
Hye-Su Kim, Yun-Shik Baek.
South Korea 2006 Dir. Dong-hun Choi (English Subtitles) 139 min
Manhwa Bang
B
ang is the Korean word for room. It’s a
social space where you can hang out
with friends and read a wide variety of
Korean Manhwa.