It’s not exactly a sexy topic: redistricting. But the fact is, if you want to walk the walk about Asian American political empowerment and representation, then you need to […]
Category: Art
Modern Design: NYC's Urban Umbrellas Replace Sidewalk Sheds
In an effort to beautify New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently unveiled a new design for sidewalk sheds – the wood and steel structures built to protect pedestrians […]
Modern Architecture – Jeju Provincial Art Museum
The natural beauty of Jeju Island in South Korea serves as a backdrop for this museum designed by Seoul-based architects Gansam Partners. Situated within the Halla Mountains, the recently […]
Type and text like a true Asian
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifA1AQe_NF0[/youtube] Is there an Asian emoticon for me shaking my head?
Modern Architecture: KNN Media's Magnificent Tower (5 pics)
Californian-based architects DRDS have been awarded first place in a competition to design a new broadcast and media center in Busan, South Korea.
Generation 3 Contest Deadline: Feb. 1
Just a friendly reminder: the deadline to submit your art for charactermedia.com’s second contest, themed Generation 3, is just 20 days away!!! So pick up your drawing pens, brushes, […]
A Walk on the Artsy Side
By Jimmy Lee Photographs by Eric Sueyoshi Twas fifteen nights before Christmas, and all throughout buildings in downtown, the creatures of L.A.’s nightlife were stirring, perhaps even […]
The Top Five Stand-Alone Asian Museums in America
It’s not uncommon for a prominent museum to have an Asian art collection, though none larger than the 35,000-plus objects housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New […]
The Top Five Stand-Alone Asian Museums in America
It’s not uncommon for a prominent museum to have an Asian art collection, though none larger than the 35,000-plus objects housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New […]
South Koreans enroll at Coffin Academy
In South Korea, for around $25 you can attend Coffin Academy. It’s not a school, but a seminar. And apparently people walk away with a valuable life lesson. According […]
Modern Architecture – Cloud 360 Observatory (4 pics)
Designed by Korean architecture firm Kyungam Architects Associates, “Cloud 360” was a competition entry to build the Daewon Park Observatory in Seongnam, South Korea.
Modern Architecture – Reaching Toward the Heavens (6 pics)
Yesterday, we looked at Asymptote’s “Dream Hub” proposal for the Yongsan International Business District of Seoul, South Korea. Today, we take a look at another awesome proposal that was […]
Modern Architecture – The Merging Towers: Seoul (5 pics)
Although this proposal by Asymptote did not win the “Dream Hub” master plan competition for the Yongsan International Business District of Seoul, South Korea, I’m totally blown away by […]
GENERATION 3: Photograph, illustrate or design the cover of an upcoming issue of KoreAm!
Calling all artists and photographers! We’ve got a new contest designed especially for you. Yep, we want YOU to photograph, illustrate or design the cover of an upcoming issue […]
Awesome photo of the day
Via Buzzfeed Cool Up fact: The appearance of the character Russell was based on Pixar animator Peter Sohn. Photo from Imprint Check out Up on DVD!
