On July 22 (KST), through a workshop by ArtsforTeens, I could encounter the topic of Bio Art for the first time, which ultimately changed my viewpoint towards art itself. Bio Art was an unprecedented topic that most people, including me, would have never heard of. It is challenging to think how art
Having interest and curiosity in surrealism, I visited the “Surreal Shock” exhibition hosted in the Hangaram Seoul Arts Center Museum to deepen my understanding of the art form. This exhibition, launched from November 27th, 2021 to the coming March 6th, 2022, displays a total of 180 artworks from su
Have you ever heard of “Dutch Vanitas”? Dutch Vanitas is a type of still life painting that expresses the fragility of human life. The art of still life painting can be traced back to ancient years with the Egyptians painting their food and valuables.This style of painting depicts stationary, mundan
Having a great appreciation for Pablo Picasso and his work, I decided to attend the Picasso exhibition in Seoul to learn more and see first-hand how amazing his work truly is. At this exhibition, I had the opportunity to learn about Picasso’s life, reflect on the various art styles, and analyze his
The outbreak of COVID-19 has made museum and gallery visit more challenging. As an art student, this was more devastating because many inspirations and creative thoughts came from looking at various artworks in these visits. Due to this, I was more excited to hear that Louis Vuitton Seoul was hostin
In the COVID -19 era, people are restricted from doing certain everyday activities, which causes boredom and even depression. The Youth Arts Council (YAC) of the Andy Warhol Museum, however, shows that there are opportunities to be had even with the disadvantages posed by the pandemic. I was fortuna
At the start of the 2nd semester, ideas for starting new school clubs that will be created for the next fall are submitted. Since my future major is going to be business related, I wanted to submit an idea for a business club that would create a startup business, obtain crowdfunding, and make mock s
Various forms of art have sparked social change by evoking empathy and understanding through the tacking of a wide range of issues, such as social injustice, the stigma of AIDS, the refugee crisis, and even war. Today, art is being increasingly used to look critically at problems that threaten socie
Our lives have been greatly affected since last year. The number of COVID-19 cases exponentially grew, which caused the schools and academies to close temporarily. Not only that, but many people were laid off from their jobs. At this point, it is tough to meet someone outside because of the social d
As a consequence of Korean society becoming negligent and inattentive to the social distancing regulations during the year-end holiday season, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases spiked to above 1,000 a day for the first time on December 13. Because of this unprecedented surge, the government
I have been fascinated by art since I was young. I was exposed to various types of art, as my mother majored in interior design and multimedia and my uncle majored in architecture in university. Art is a creative outlet that allows me to express my feelings and emotions in a safe space. Not only doe
Artists can utilize installation as an artistic measure to portray their theme. Compared to art genres where an artist’s central theme is displayed on a fixed surface or within a set of objects that the artist provides, installation art utilizes the existing environment as an immersive three-dimensi
Pittsburgh is unique in that, for a city of its size, it has many world-renowned museums, and it is made even more unique with its incredible Andy Warhol Museum. There are many single-artist museums in the world, but The Andy Warhol Museum is the largest in North America and holds the largest collec
As a little kid, my favorite restaurant was Wendy’s. It was the Wendy's logo that marked the beginning of my journey into graphic design. The 1983 original design was simple, but this. All changed in 2013 when an updated logo was released.The new Wendy’s mascot looks friendlier. The word “mom” i
I enjoy all sorts of literature. Literature entertains us, inspires us, and challenges us to reach higher and gain more knowledge. Joseph Addison, an English essayist, poet, and playwriter, said, “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body”, and I strongly agree. Every genre of literature h
Art can be found in various types and forms. Ever since I was young, I’ve been surrounded by diverse types of art. As I grew older, I discovered an interest in viewing artworks at museums, including paintings, installation art, and photographs. I started not only carefully looking at the artworks th
Art. What is it? It is the expression of human creative skill and imagination, usually in a visual form such as sculpting, painting, primarily for its emotional power and meaning. Due to COVID-19 I was trapped at home for weeks but finally I was able to leave the house. My parents told me that I was
The last harmony lingers in the air as the spotlight fades on the three leading actors holding hands and looking forwards to an unseen future. The final note marks an end to the story of love, revolution, and hope in 19th century France: Les Miserables. After a few seconds of silence, the audience o
I am not typically the type of person to listen to classical music; I far prefer listening to music in the style of pop or musical theater. However, ever since attending the KIMEA National Honor Festival earlier this year in February, I discovered a new passion – for classical music as perform
As I climbed the west LA hill towards The Getty, white buildings slowly appeared under the clear blue sky. The white walls of Travertine, canned sediment from the quarry outside Rome, made their grandeur stand out.When I visited The Getty in February, I felt the Getty was the most aesthetic place. S