Staircase There’s a lot of depth and symbolism in artist Do-Ho Suh’s installations. Whether addressing the dynamic of personal space versus public space, or exploring the fine line between […]
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Bruno Mars Arrested
Bruno Mars, the singer of “Just The Way You Are,” aka, the song that made nearly every girl swoon, was arrested this weekend in Las Vegas on cocaine charges. […]
How Racially Segregated Is Your City?
Cartographer Eric Fischer recently made a series of maps showing the ethnic diversity of major cities in America. He used U.S. Census data from 2000, making the information a […]
Michelle Rhee to Appear on Oprah
Michelle Rhee, the current chancellor of D.C. schools, is scheduled to appear on Oprah, alongside Bill Gates. According to the Washington Post, the show will highlight “Waiting for Superman,” […]
Asians Rock the SATs
It’s not really news, but the Wall Street Journal recently published an article on how most students’ SAT scores have stayed the same, except for one notable exception: the […]
Carolina Herrera's NYFW Show: Hanbok Inspired!
But then there are designers who put a lot of thought and effort into designs, seamlessly meshing together wearable, chic pieces of art by translating traditional ethnic attire into modernized frocks and dresses that are intelligent. This was the case for Carolina Herrera who showed her Spring RTW 2011 line heavily inspired by Korea today at Lincoln Center where models sported flowy gowns that had heavy influences from the Korean han bok.
Schwarzenegger in Korea
Arnold Schwarzenegger, current governor of California, recently embarked on a week-long Asia tour. Schwarzenegger is on the business trip to find the best high-speed rail developer to link San […]
The World According To Dave: Fried Rice
By David Yoo Everyone who knows my mom knows that she’s a magician in the kitchen, and I’ve been trying for years to learn how to cook Korean food […]
Poor Man's Pony (5 pics)
So your daughter wants a pony, but you can’t afford one, right? I present to you the solution: Poor Man’s Pony – a horse-looking ornament that can be attached […]
Clara C and Sam Ock Collaborate
ISA 2009 winner Clara Chung and ISA 2010 Sam Ock recently released an original collaboration titled “Little Light,” as a thank you song for both the ISA Concerts and […]
PBS Premieres "In The Matter of Cha Jung Hee"
Photo courtesy of Deann Borshay Liem. In The Matter of Cha Jung Hee, a documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Deanne Borshay Liem, is premiering on PBS on Tuesday, September 14th, […]
Kim Yuna To Train in L.A.
The star figure skater still doesn’t have a new coach after leaving Brian Orser, but apparently she has a new home. Kim Yuna has begun training at the East […]
Korean War Photos and Reenactment
As a second generation Korean American, I’ve heard stories about the Korean War from my parents and grandparents. Even with these firsthand accounts, it was always difficult for me […]
Cool Concept: Samsung Aqua (3 pics)
South Korean designer Ku Bon Seop conceptualized this wicked cell phone interface he dubbed, “Samsung AQUA.” Apparently, Ku got the idea by playing with water droplets on a table. […]
Samsung Galaxy Tab (4 pics)
Although it’s unlikely to be an iPad killer, Samsung’s new “Galaxy Tab” could be Apple’s first major threat. Powered by the Android 2.2 OS, the Samsung Galaxy Tab features […]
