Architects Mass Studies have unveiled their design for the Korean pavilion at Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China.
Author: KoreAm Journal
Modern Architecture – The Floating Stage
Located on the Han River in Seoul, South Korea, the Floating Stage seems like the perfect place to enjoy an outdoor concert. Designed by Kyungam Architects Associates, the recently […]
A Lens On Liberty
By Ellis Song Photograph by Eric Sueyoshi In 2007, a suburban county in Virginia was the site of a fierce battle over immigration. Those with deep roots in Prince […]
Lies my (white) parents told me
Being adopted by white folks means our parents likely told us lies, not to get us to do their bidding, but to protect us from certain ugly adult truths.
Artist Spotlight – Ran Hwang
Instead of using ordinary buttons and pins to stitch up clothes, Korean-born artist Ran Hwang creates amazingly large installations of birds and cherry blossom trees. When you look up […]
Adoption Stories Untold
The NYT does an admirable job of finding adult adoptees to interview and tell their own side to the story. Unfortunately, it treats the topic of adoption like a political story – complete with myths and the underlying assumption that it is bipartisan.
Euna Lee and Laura Ling named Glamour's Women of the Year
Among the incredible group of women — including Michelle Obama, Stella McCartney and Rihanna — named as the 2009 Women of the Year by Glamour Magazine are Euna Lee […]
Supermodel Daul Kim Found Dead
Worldwide Korean supermodel Daul Kim, 20, was found dead in Paris this morning, her agents at Next confirms to New York Magazine’s “The Cut.” It is rumored that the […]
Clever Design – Eco-Conscious T-issue Box
Sometimes the simplest designs send the strongest messages. South Korean designer Lukas Koh took an ordinary tissue box and transformed it into an environmentally aware object, called T-issue. The […]
Hallyu hits Hollywood
Film producer Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment says that there now are more people of Korean descent working in Hollywood – from actors to writers to producers to set workers to talent managers – than any other Asian group.
Jimi Hendrix by David Choe (2 pics)
This Jimi Hendrix painting by David Choe is my favorite piece from his portfolio. His largest work to date, he only produced 27 giclee’ prints at $600, and sold […]
Awesome Whale-Inspired Structure: 2012 World Expo in Yeosu, South Korea
Designed by Melbourne-based Peddle Thorpe Architects, Fluid is a whale-inspired pavilion that is sure to be a showstopper at the much-anticipated 2012 World Expo in Yeosu, South Korea.
Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor's House
By Ellis Song Photographs by Eric Sueyoshi When Masako Mochizuki married her husband, they had already planned on buying a home for themselves. But they were busy people. It’s […]
Final Curtain
Co-founders and co-artistic directors Chil Kong (left) and Philip W. Chung, photographed in Los Angeles. By Ellis Song It’s a bittersweet moment for the cast and crew of the […]
Give a little bit
I work in philanthropy, and our industry has been witness to a growing trend: the formation of giving circles. It’s a cool and sensible idea. You don’t have to […]
