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    2026 K-POP COVER DANCE FESTIVAL AUSTRALIAN FINAL
    K-Pop 2026 K-POP COVER DANCE FESTIVAL AUSTRALIAN FINAL

    2026 K-POP COVER DANCE FESTIVAL AUSTRALIAN FINAL   Witness history as Australia's ultimate K-Pop Cover Dance Champion is crowned! Get ready for one of the biggest K-Pop cover dance events in Australia! The K-Pop Cover Dance Festival is back, bringing high-energy performances, fierce competition, and unforgettable entertainment. More than just a competition, this festival brings together Australia's top K-Pop cover dance teams as they battle for the national title and the honour of representing Australia on the global stage. The winning team will earn the opportunity to compete at the World Finals in Korea later this year. Don't miss your chance to be part of the excitement. Come and cheer on the teams, experience the incredible talent, and witness the crowning of Australia's next K-Pop Cover Dance Champion!   Date and Time: 5pm, Sat 12 September 2026 (Door opens at 4:30 pm) Venue: York Theatre, Seymour Centre (Cnr City Road &, Cleveland St, Chippendale NSW 2008) Ticket: FREE ADMISSION. But bookings are essential. Please secure your seat by clicking HERE.   Prizes ●1st Place: $2,000 cash prize + Invitation to the World Final (All expenses paid) ●2nd Place: $1,500 cash prize ●3rd Place: $1,000 cash prize   Finalist (Alphabetic order) ABK Crew / Blade Dance Crew / Dulcet / Diversity Crew / Edge Dance Crew / EUTONE / HIMI Crew / K-UA Crew / M.SPIRE / M:MIXX / OSEAN / RADIANT / TODAY&ALWAYS / VIRTUE Host: Andy Trieu   Special Judge: Renowned K-Pop Choreographer KINKY   Experience Directed the opening congratulatory performance for the 2025 KBS Drama Awards Dance Master on Mnet “Boys Planet 2” Participant in Netflix Korea <The Influencer> Choreographer for MBC “Hangout with Yoo?” – JS Entertainment Special (JuJu Street) Assistant Choreography Director for the film <Victory> Semi-finalist with team “EO-DDAE” on Mnet Street Man Fighter Stage Director for BoA at 2022 SM Town Concert 1st Place – HHI Korea 2018 megacrew Instructor (Girlish Dance) at Sangmyung University Lifelong Education Centre and guest instructor at numerous schools and academies and more Choreography Work FIFTY FIFTY– Starry Night, SOS, Push Your Love, Naughty or Nice, Barbie Dreams CHUNG HA– Algorithm, Even Steven(Happy Ending) YooA – Rooftop ILLIT– My World Weeekly– Lights On AMPERS&ONE – He + She = We aespa– Whiplash, Spicy, Better Things, Trick or Trick STAYC– Bebe, GPT, Teddy Bear, Bubble, Flexing On My Ex IVE– I AM HWASA– I Love My Body Red Velvet – Chill Kill, Cosmic H1-KEY – Seoul HyunA– Attitude JuJu Secret – Maybe I’m not in love (Jamkkanman Time) and more Dancer Participation Somi– Fast Forward  tvN <Dancing Queens on the Road> – Team Uhm Jung-hwa, Team Hwasa  BoA– The Greatest, Better  Wendy– Wish You Hell  PSY– That That  HWASA– I’m a B (I’m a 빛)  HyunA– I’m Not Cool, Good Girl  CHUNG HA– Stress, I’m Ready, Eenie Meenie, Stay Tonight, Play, Dream of You, Algorithm  KARD– Gun Shot, Oh Nana, Don’t Recall, Red Moon  GFRIEND – Sowon & Umji Unit – Better Me  SinB– Studio Choom Performance  Yeonjun– Studio Choom Performance  Gyeongree– Blue Moon and more   Important Notice -By participating in this event, you agree to be filmed or photographed, which may be used for promotional purposes. Please register for the event only if you consent to this. -For full details, please visit:                 https://www.seymourcentre.com/event/k-pop-cover-dance-festival-australian-final/   Enquiries: kpop@koreanculture.org.au

    [Term 2 2026] K-Pop Dance Class at KCCAU Registration
    K-Pop [Term 2 2026] K-Pop Dance Class at KCCAU Registration

    [Term 2 2026] K-Pop Dance Class at KCCAU Registration This class is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in learning the latest K-Pop choreographies. It’s a great way to stay active, meet fellow K-Pop fans, and dive deeper into Korean culture through dance. *Please note that throughout the term, Moon Jar (porcelain artworks) will be displayed in the hall. As these are delicate artworks, we kindly ask everyone to be mindful and avoid touching them. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us take good care of the exhibition. ●DATE & TIME:         1) 16:30-17:30, 17 June - 19 August (Wednesdays) * No Class on 1 July         2) 16:30-17:30, 18 June - 20 August (Thursdays) ●VENUE: Korean Cultural Centre AU, Ground Floor, 255 Elizabeth St Sydney ●INSTRUCTOR: Mayrosy (Wed), Gracie (Thu) ●FEE: It’s a free admission class but the registration is required. (No age limit) ●REGISTRATION: Please Click HERE to register.  IMPORTANT NOTICE * There will be a possibility of the class being cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances during the term. We kindly ask for your understanding and awareness regarding this matter. * Registration is Mandatory: Due to the limited capacity of the venue, all participants must register in advance. Entry will be strictly limited to registered participants, and those who have not registered will be refused entry. * Privacy Disclaimer: By participating in this event, you agree to be filmed or photographed, which may be used for promotional purposes. Please register for the event only if you consent to this.   For more information, please contact via kpop@koreanculture.org.au

    ONLINE SUBMISSION FOR 2026 K-POP COVER DANCE FESTIVAL IN AUSTRALIA
    K-Pop ONLINE SUBMISSION FOR 2026 K-POP COVER DANCE FESTIVAL IN AUSTRALIA

    2026 K-Pop Cover Dance Festival Australia: Show Your Talent on Stage! The K-Pop Cover Dance Festival in Australia is the largest K-Pop dance competition in the country. Each year, teams from across Australia submit their K-Pop cover dance videos online, and the top 15 teams are selected to perform at the Australian Final Round. The winning team will represent Australia at the K-Pop Cover Dance Festival World Final, held in Seoul, Republic of Korea. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your talent on an international stage and connect with K-Pop fans from around the world. Whether you are an experienced performer or simply passionate about K-Pop, we encourage you to participate and share your creativity and energy with the community. Gather your team, prepare your performance, and take the next step toward an unforgettable experience. Competition Schedule 1. Online Submission Deadline: Please submit your K-Pop cover dance video via the official website below. ●Deadline: 19 July 2026 (Sunday, AEST) ●Submission link:  http://coverdance.seoul.co.kr/ 2. Finalist Announcement: The top 15 teams advancing to the Australian Final will be announced. ●Date: Monday, 3 August 2026 3. Australian Final: The top 15 teams will compete for the opportunity to advance to the World Final in Seoul. ●Date / Venue:  Saturday, 12 September 2026 v/ Sydney (Venue will be announced) 4. Prizes ●1st Place: $2,000 cash prize + Invitation to the World Final (All expenses paid) ●2nd Place: $1,500 cash prize ●3rd Place: $1,000 cash prize  5. Information: All application details, including the submission process, video upload instructions, and judging criteria, are available on the official K-Pop Cover Dance Festival website. To begin your application, please visit the link for full guidelines on registration, video submission, and the selection process. 7. Important Notice ●Participants are required to review the Terms and Conditions on the official website before applying. ●The organiser will not be responsible for any disadvantages (e.g. disqualification or penalties) resulting from failure to comply with the rules. ●For full details, please visit: http://coverdance.seoul.co.kr/terms-and-conditions Enquiries: kpop@koreanculture.org.au        

    K-Pop with KINKY
    K-Pop K-Pop with KINKY

    KCCAU is pleased to present a special event in collaboration with the National Museum of Australia. We’re excited to welcome world-renowned K-pop choreographer KINKY! This exclusive program includes two sessions—a Dance Masterclass and KINKY In Conversation. Participants will have the opportunity to learn original K-pop choreography while also gaining insight into KINKY’s journey, experiences, and stories from the K-pop and dance world.   This event is a part of the Hallyu! The Korean Wave Programs ●Dance Masterclass: Saturday, 18 April 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM ●KINKY In Conversation: Saturday, 18 April 2026, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM VENUE: National Museum of Australia, Canberra, ACT FEE: It’s a free admission, but registration is required. REGISTRATION: Find out more via LINK INSTRUCTOR: KINKY                                                                                                                       Experience Directed the opening congratulatory performance for the 2025 KBS Drama Awards Dance Master on Mnet “Boys Planet 2” Participant in Netflix Korea <The Influencer> Choreographer for MBC “Hangout with Yoo?” – JS Entertainment Special (JuJu Street) Assistant Choreography Director for the film <Victory> Semi-finalist with team “EO-DDAE” on Mnet Street Man Fighter Stage Director for BoA at 2022 SM Town Concert 1st Place – HHI Korea 2018 megacrew Instructor (Girlish Dance) at Sangmyung University Lifelong Education Centre and guest instructor at numerous schools and academies and more Choreography Work FIFTY FIFTY– Starry Night, SOS, Push Your Love, Naughty or Nice, Barbie Dreams CHUNG HA– Algorithm, Even Steven(Happy Ending) YooA – Rooftop ILLIT– My World Weeekly– Lights On AMPERS&ONE – He + She = We aespa– Whiplash, Spicy, Better Things, Trick or Trick STAYC– Bebe, GPT, Teddy Bear, Bubble, Flexing On My Ex IVE– I AM HWASA– I Love My Body Red Velvet – Chill Kill, Cosmic H1-KEY – Seoul HyunA– Attitude JuJu Secret – Maybe I’m not in love (Jamkkanman Time) and more Dancer Participation Somi– Fast Forward  tvN <Dancing Queens on the Road> – Team Uhm Jung-hwa, Team Hwasa  BoA– The Greatest, Better  Wendy– Wish You Hell  PSY– That That  HWASA– I’m a B (I’m a 빛)  HyunA– I’m Not Cool, Good Girl  CHUNG HA– Stress, I’m Ready, Eenie Meenie, Stay Tonight, Play, Dream of You, Algorithm  KARD– Gun Shot, Oh Nana, Don’t Recall, Red Moon  GFIEND – Sowon & Umji Unit – Better Me  SinB– Studio Choom Performance  Yeonjun– Studio Choom Performance  Gyeongree– Blue Moon and more Enquiries: kpop@koreanculture.org.au  And in partnership with National Museum of Australia

    Cinema

    2026 KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL IN AUSTRALIA & TOURING PROGRAM
    Cinema 2026 KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL IN AUSTRALIA & TOURING PROGRAM

    Welcome to the 17th Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA)! Discover the stories and creativity of Korean cinema as KOFFIA returns in 2026, proudly celebrating its 17th year. Presented by the Korean Cultural Centre Australia, KOFFIA showcases a diverse selection of Korean films across various genres, with all films presented with English subtitles. Audiences are invited to experience the unique perspectives, compelling narratives, and cinematic artistry of Korea's talented filmmakers. Following the success of previous years, KOFFIA's Touring Program continues to bring selected Korean films to communities across Australia through partnerships with local councils, offering free screenings beyond major cities and connecting audiences with the diversity of Korean culture through cinema. 2026 KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL IN AUSTRALIA DATE: 20–25 August 2026 VENUE: Event Cinemas, George St, Sydney KOFFIA 2026 Touring Program 1. Benalla  DATE: 5 September 2026  VENUE: Benalla Cinema, 14 Mair St, Benalla VIC 3672 2. Temora  DATE: 17 September 2026  VENUE: Temora Town Hall Theatre, Loftus St, Temora NSW 2666 3. Burnside  DATE: 7–10 October 2026  VENUE: The Regal Theatre, 275 Kensington Road, Kensington Park SA 5068 4. Victor Harbor  DATE: 10–11 October 2026  VENUE: Victa Cinema, 37–41 Ocean St, Victor Harbor SA 5211 5. Scenic Rim  DATE: 16 October 2026  VENUE: Boonah Cultural Centre, 3 High St, Boonah QLD 4310 For more information and to book your tickets, please visit the official website; www.koffia.com.au 

    2025 KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL IN AUSTRALIA & TOURING PROGRAM
    Cinema 2025 KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL IN AUSTRALIA & TOURING PROGRAM

    Welcome to the 16th Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA)! Get ready for an extraordinary cinematic journey as KOFFIA returns in 2025, proudly celebrating its 16th year! We’re showcasing Australian premieres from Korea’s top filmmakers, promising an unforgettable experience. From thrilling dramas to heartwarming stories and captivating fantasies, our lineup is set to captivate audiences of all tastes. Presented by the Korean Cultural Centre Australia, this year’s festival spans multiple genres, with English subtitles for all films. Following its stellar debut, KOFFIA’s Touring Program is back for its second year, expanding to six incredible cities across Australia! From September to October, these communities will host free screenings of four handpicked films, sharing the magic of Korean cinema with regional Australia through local council partnerships. 2025 KOREAN FILM FESITVAL IN AUSTRALIA DATE: 21 – 26 August 2025  VENUE: Event Cinemas, George St, Sydney KOFFIA 2025 Touring Program  1. Benalla DATE: 13- 14 September 2025 VENUE: Benalla Cinema, 14 Mair St, Benalla VIC 3672 2. Toowoomba   DATE: 14 September 2025 VENUE: The Strand Cinema, 163 Margaret St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350 3. Parramatta DATE: 26 – 27 September 2025 VENUE: Riverside Theatres, Corner Market &, 353 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150 4. Alice Springs DATE: 3 – 5 October 2025 VENUE: Alice Springs Cinema, Todd Plaza, 11 Todd St, Alice Springs NT 0871 5. Victor Harbor DATE: 4 – 5 October 2025 VENUE: Victa Cinema, 37-41 Ocean St, Victor Harbor SA 5211 6. Whitsunday DATE: 11 – 12 October 2025 VENUE: Proserpine Entertainment Centre, 14 Main St, Proserpine QLD 4800 For more information and to book your tickets, please visit the official website; www.koffia.com.au

    [WEBINAR] IM KWON-TAEK AND KOREAN FILM RESTORATION WITH CINEMA REBORN FESTIVAL
    Cinema [WEBINAR] IM KWON-TAEK AND KOREAN FILM RESTORATION WITH CINEMA REBORN FESTIVAL

    Korean Cultural Centre AU is presenting a webinar to help introduce Australian audiences to Im Kwon-taek’s work. Guests, including film critic, academic and Korean cinema expert Russell Edwards, critic and Parasite subtitler Darcy Parquet, and Korean Film Archive head Prof. Hong-joon Kim will explore Im Kwon-taek’s career and the Korean Film Archive (KOFA)’s acclaimed program to restore and give global access to Korean filmmaking heritage. ●Friday 3 May from 2:00 PM AEST ●Free event, bookings essential Webinar Guests Originally from Massachusetts, Darcy Paquet has been living in Seoul since 1997. He first became active in the film industry as a journalist, launching the website Koreanfilm.org in 1999 and working as a reporter for Screen International and later Variety. He is the author of New Korean Cinema: Breaking the Waves (2010, Columbia University Press), and teaches at the Busan Asian Film School and the Literature Translation Institute of Korea. He also works as a Program Consultant for the Udine Far East Film Festival. Darcy has translated the subtitles for a wide range of Korean films including Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite (2019) and Park Chan-wook’s Decision to Leave (2022). Dr Russell Edwards has been a professional film critic since the early 1990s, reviewed for Variety (2003-2012) and served as President of the Film Critics Circle of Australia (2004-2006). A former advisor to the Busan International Film Festival, Russell is currently writing a volume on contemporary South Korean cinema as well as editing an essay collection on the films of Peter Weir. Hong-Joon Kim is currently a director of Korean Film Archive and a professor emeritus at Korea National University of Arts. He was Festival Director of the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival and Commissioner of the Korean Film Council from 2000-2005. His published books include I, a Filmmaker: Kim Hong-Joon’s Film Notes and Two or Three Things You Want to Know About Movies. Hong-Joon Kim is an award-winning director, and screenwriter of films including Jungle Story (1996) and A Rosy Life (1994). He hosted and co-wrote the television series Korean Classical Cinema Special. Kim was also an assistant to Im Kwon-taek during the 1990s, including on his 1993 film Sopyonje. Prof. Kyung Hyun Kim is a creative writer and current professor in the Department of East Asian Studies and Visual Studies, University of California Irvine, where he is the founding director of UCI’s Center for Critical Korean Studies. Kim is author of Virtual Hallyu: Korean Cinema of the Global Era, The Remasculinization of Korean Cinema (2004), Hegemonic Mimicry: Korean Popular Culture of 21st Century (2021)), and the Korean-language novel In Search of Lost G (Ireo beorin G-reul chajaso, 2014). In 2000 he co-edited and wrote many of the chapters for Im Kwon-taek: the making of a Korean National Cinema, which was the first book published in English on Im and the first in English on any Korean filmmaker. Kyung Hyun Kim has worked with renowned directors such as Hong Sang-soo, Lee Chang-dong and Marty Scorsese. He has coproduced and co-scripted the feature films Never Forever (2007) which was in Sundance Film Festival’s U.S. Main Competition and the remake of Kim Ki-young’s classic The Housemaid (2010), which competed in the Cannes Film Festival Main Competition. His co-scripted film screenplay, The Origins of a Detective (Hyeongsa eui kiwon), won the cash prize for the 2019 Best Film Development Project by the Korean Film Commission. He serves currently as a resident director/screenwriter for Being Built Together (BBT) which provides support to underserved Korean-speaking individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Cinema Reborn’s Im Kwon-taek season is presented with the support of the Australia-Korea Foundation and co-presented with the Korean Film Archive (KOFA). Film director Im Kwon-taek [임권택, Im Gwon-taek; b. 1936] made over 60 commercial Korean cinema features before deciding in the mid-1970s that he need to stop making ‘lousy’ films. By his final (and 102nd) feature, (Revive [화장] made in 2014), Im’s late-career, ‘honest’ filmmaking had pierced local censorship taboos, and gained international film festival invitations and critical attention for Korean movies in the west. Im Kwon-taek’s led the way for South Korea’s 21st century generation of international art house directing stars. Yet his career still featured affecting, strongly written and resonant local Korean movie box office hits. Parasite [기생충] director Bong Joon-ho has called Im Korean Cinema’s “own John Ford”. Sydney’s Cinema Reborn Festival is showcase four of Im Kwon-taek’s films, in recent restorations by the internationally renowned Korean Film Archive (KOFA). The season begins on Saturday 4 May (repeated Monday 6 May) with Sopyonje [Seopyeonje, 서편제] Im’s 1993 film on Korea’s p’ansori song tradition. Sopyonje screens as part of the 2024 Cinema Reborn Film Festival, running from 1 May at the Ritz Cinemas in Randwick, Sydney. Remaining films in the Im season (including his 1980 features Jagko [ 짝코] and 1996 Festival [축제]) will screen on Saturdays through May at the Ritz Cinemas in Randwick. Sopyonje (only) also screens as part of Cinema Reborn’s Melbourne season, screening from 9 May at the Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn. For more information on the Im Kwon-taek season see Cinema Reborn’s website [www.cinemareborn.com.au], The Ritz Cinema’s website [https://www.ritzcinemas.com.au/movies/sopyonje-1993] or the Lido Cinema’s website [https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/movies/sopyonje-1993]

    Exhibitions

    Open Call 2026-27
    Exhibitions Open Call 2026-27

    The Korean Cultural Centre Australia (KCCAU) is pleased to announce an open call for the 2026–27 exhibition program.  This exhibition program aims to support the artistic practices of arts professionals and to promote cultural exchange and collaboration between Australia and Korea through visual arts. Selected projects will be exhibited at the KCCAU from December of 2026 through February of 2027. We welcome applications from all members of the visual arts community.   Exhibition Categories - Theme Open theme - Medium Painting, sculpture, installation, video, media art, craft, and other visual arts forms. - Requirements Proposed works must be suitable for installation within the exhibition space at KCC Australia.   Eligibility Applications are open to artists, curators, collectives, and institutions. A. Artist Open to artists of all nationalities and ages. *Individual artist applicants may be invited to participate in a group exhibition with other selected artists. B. Curator Applicants must submit an exhibition proposal including two or more artists. C. Collectives or Institutions Applicants must submit an exhibition proposal including two or more artists.   Selection Process and Criteria - Review Process Applications will be reviewed by a panel of visual arts professionals based in Australia. - Criteria A. Artistic quality of the proposed works B. Additional consideration may be given to proposals that demonstrate relevance to the mission and exhibition program of KCC Australia, particularly projects related to Korean art or those that promote cultural exchange between Korea and Australia. C. Additional consideration may be given to proposals that demonstrate the potential to collaborate with local institutions Exhibition Period and Venue - Exhibition Period December 2026 – February 2027 *Approximately two months. The final schedule may change depending on circumstances and will be confirmed after selection. - Venue Korean Cultural Centre Australia (Exhibition Space 1, 2) 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia *Please refer to the attached floor plan of the exhibition space.   Support - Grant Selected individual artist: AUD 1,500 Selected group participants(two or more): AUD 3,000 – 5,000 - Support Provided by KCC Australia A. Exhibition space B. Exhibition promotion and press release C. Opening reception and events D. Installation and de-installation support staff *The grant covers exhibition participation fees, artwork production costs, and round-trip transportation costs for the artworks. ** Please note that selected participants are responsible for their own travel expenses.   Obligation A. Selected participants must attend the installation and opening reception.   Required Documents (All documents must be submitted in English.) - Application Form (template attached) - Portfolio (PDF, maximum 20 pages) - Images of artworks (JPEG files, or video links for video works) *For video, sound, or performance, please include still images and video links within the portfolio. **All required documents, including images and video links, must be submitted as a single compressed file. ***Individual feedback on submissions will not be provided. ****Submitted materials will not be returned.   How to Apply A. Visit the Korean Cultural Centre Australia website and download the application form B. Prepare all required documents and submit them via email to arts@koreanculture.org.au C. Email subject line: [2026-27 open call application_artist_name] *Please select only one category when applying: artist, curator, collective, or institution **Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.   Application Timeline - Application Period 26 June 2026 (Fri) – 3 August 2026 (Mon) *Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (AEST) on Monday, 3 August 2026. **Only successful applicants will be notified individually in August.   Contact For inquiries please contact: (email only) arts@koreanculture.org.au Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)  Before submitting your application, please ensure you have carefully reviewed the relevant guidelines (file attached). 1. Can I submit more than six artworks? Yes. You may submit more than six artworks if you wish. Please add additional tables to the Artwork Information section of the application form. 2. Do the artworks have to be related to Korea or Australia? No. The exhibition theme is open, and we welcome creative works across all genres and themes. However, additional consideration may be given to proposals that align with the mission and exhibition program of the Korean Cultural Centre Australia (KCCAU), particularly projects related to Korean art or those that promote cultural exchange between Korea and Australia. 3. Can I apply in more than one category? No. Please select only one category when submitting your application. 4. Do I have to live in Australia to apply? No. There are no restrictions on nationality or place of residence. Applicants from outside Australia are also welcome to apply. However, selected participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses, as well as arranging the round-trip transportation of their artworks. The grant is intended to contribute towards artwork production and transportation costs. 5. Can I submit works that have been exhibited previously? Yes. Previously exhibited works are eligible, provided they are suitable for the exhibition space and align with the objectives of the program. 6. Can I submit works that are still in progress? Yes. Works in progress may be submitted, provided the proposal clearly demonstrates the intended outcome and the work can be completed before the exhibition period. 7. What if my portfolio exceeds 20 pages? Please keep your portfolio to a maximum of 20 pages. Applications that significantly exceed the page limit may not be considered. 8. When will applicants be notified? Only successful applicants will be notified individually during August 2026. Due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback on submissions will not be provided.

    MOON JAR; AN AXIS
    Exhibitions MOON JAR; AN AXIS

    MOON JAR; AN AXIS Exhibition Part 1.  12 June - 21 August 2026 I Korean Cultural Centre Australia Exhibition Part 2. 12 June - 11 July 2026 I Gallery LNL Opening Night & Artist Talk: Korean Cultural Centre Australia, Friday, 12 June, 5:30-7:30pm (Youngwook Choi (Painter), Hunchung Lee (Ceramist), and Bronwyn  Kemp (Ceramist & Educator), moderated by Hyeyoung Cho (Independent Curator and Korean Commissioner and Jury Member for the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize)) *Invitation Only Public Program: Facilitated by Gallery LNL, our docent program at KCCAU offers visitors a deeper understanding of Moon Jar; An Axis through guided interpretation and conversation. ●When: Every Friday at 1:00pm & 5:00pm (40-minute session) ●Period: 26 June – 21 August 2026 (Excluding 17 & 24 July) ●How to join: Walk-ins welcome. No booking required. Presented in partnership with Gallery LNL in Sydney, MOON JAR; AN AXIS brings together the work of thirty artists from Korea and Australia, spanning ceramics, painting, and photography.  Moon Jar; An Axis explores Korean and Australian artists’ engagement with the Moon Jar together with those forms it brings forth, like the moon. The Moon Jar is widely regarded as an emblem of Korean aesthetic sensibilities, yet it is also the site of a continual reimagining across media by Korea’s contemporary artists. Axis establishes a cross-cultural discourse between Korean and Australian artists, examining at once the continuity of traditional practice, as well as the transformation which results from resituating the Moon Jar within a cultural context far removed from its historical beginnings. Artists: Les Blakebrough, Choi Youngwook, Kwirak Choung, Kirsten Coelho, Janet Dawson, Rachel Ellis, Neville French, Shannon Garson, Ryan Hancock, Kang Minsoo, Shane Kent, Bronwyn Kemp, Kim Syyoung, Kim Yikyung, Hendrik Kolenberg, Koo Bohnchang, Lee Hunchung, Lee Jisook, Kevin Lincoln, Sassy Park, Park Yeontae, Simon Reece, Evan Salmon, Kat Shapiro Wood, Vipoo Srivilasa, Alexandra Standen, Suh Kwangsu, Toni Warburton, Gerry Wedd, Maryanne Wick

    [KCCAU X AGNSW] SCREENING & TALK
    Exhibitions [KCCAU X AGNSW] SCREENING & TALK

    SCREENING & TALK Saturday 16 August 2025, 1:30–5:00 PM (Updated time) Domain Theatre, Art Gallery of New South Wales PROGRAMS (Updated time) 1:30 PM – 1:40 PM Opened by Dr. Sunmin Yoon, Director of the KCCAU & Ruby Arrowsmith-Todd, Film Curator of the AGNSW 1:40 PM – 4:05 PM The Handmaiden Screening 4:05 PM – 4:25 PM Break 4:25 PM – 5:00 PM Talk and Q&A (Ryu Seong-hee & Ruby Arrowsmith-Todd) This special event includes a screening of The Handmaiden (2016), directed by Park Chan-wook, followed by a conversation with the film’s renowned production designer, Ryu Seong-hee, in dialogue with Ruby Arrowsmith-Todd, Film Curator at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Production design is the art of translating the story and worldview of a film into a visual language by interpreting the scenario’s imagery and overseeing the look and feel of the entire production.  In The Handmaiden, Ryu Seong-hee’s masterful production design fuses Korean and Western sensibilities to create a lavish yet unsettling atmosphere that heightens the psychological complexity of the narrative. Her meticulous approach to building cinematic worlds has made her one of Korea’s most distinguished art directors, shaping the visual identity of numerous award-winning films. This program highlights the art of production design as a vital component of cinematic storytelling.  It is held in conjunction with the exhibition Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds, on view at the Korean Cultural Centre Australia from 14 August 2025. Ryu Seong-hee is a distinguished South Korean production designer known for her meticulous attention to detail and ability to create richly atmospheric worlds on screen. After realizing her original artistic path was not the right fit, she pursued specialized training in film art by enrolling at the American Film Institute (AFI) in 1995. Upon returning to Korea, she contributed to Ryoo Seung-wan’s No Blood No Tears (2002), where the term “production designer” was introduced in place of “art director” for the first time in Korean cinema. Ryu is widely recognized for her work on The Handmaiden (2016), Decision to Leave (2023), Oldboy (2003), and Memories of Murder (2003), films that helped elevate Korean cinema on the international stage. In 2016, she became the first Korean to receive the prestigious Vulcan Prize for Technical Artistry at the 69th Cannes Film Festival for her work on The Handmaiden. Her ongoing collaboration with director Park Chan-wook is particularly celebrated for its creative synergy and distinctive visual storytelling, solidifying her reputation as one of South Korea’s most accomplished and influential production designers. Most recently, she expanded her creative portfolio as co-artistic director of the Netflix original series When Life Gives You Tangerines, further cementing her versatility.

     PRODUCTION DESIGN: SCENE ARCHITECTS BUILD ON-SCREEN WORLDS
    Exhibitions PRODUCTION DESIGN: SCENE ARCHITECTS BUILD ON-SCREEN WORLDS

    PRODUCTION DESIGN: SCENE ARCHITECTS BUILD ON-SCREEN WORLDS 14 August – 31 October 2025 Opening Night: 14 August, 6-8pm I Korean Cultural Centre Australia   Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds brings to life the artistry behind some of the most striking films in contemporary Korean cinema.  This exhibition delves into how visionary production designers—Ryu Seong-hee (Decision to Leave (2022), The Handmaiden (2016)), Cho Hwa-sung (Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022)), and Han Ah-reum (Kill Boksoon (2023), Kingmaker (2022))—transform words on a page into unforgettable moving images.   Explore original production materials, from early concept sketches to detailed set designs, and see how stories, characters, and moods take shape through their creative process. Each project offers a unique visual journey, inviting you to discover a new way of experiencing the magic and aesthetics of cinema.   Production Design in Korean Film History   Production design serves to visually interpret a film, overseeing its overall appearance — its visuals and look — to articulate the story and worldview through a distinct visual language.   Until the early 1990s, it was common practice in Korean cinema for assistant directors to handle art-related tasks, including sets and props. This began to change with Blue in You (1992, directed by Lee Hyun-seung), which introduced Korea’s first formal ‘art direction system. Following the film’s commercial and artistic success, the Korean filmmaking landscape started to evolve, and by the mid to late 1990s, the concept of production design became firmly established.   Since the 2000s, Korean films have risen in international stature, winning awards at major film festivals around the world. At the core of this success lies the pivotal role of production design in achieving cinematic artistry. As ultra-high-definition digital cinematography became standard, demands for more intricate and realistic visuals grew, alongside audiences’ heightened expectations for aesthetic accomplishment. Responding to these shifts, recent Korean film production design has garnered acclaim both domestically and abroad, including honors such as the Vulcan Award at the Cannes Film Festival.   Presented in partnership with the Korean Film Archive, this exhibition was supported by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) as part of “Touring K-Arts” project.         

    NURTURE / NATURE
    Exhibitions NURTURE / NATURE

    NURTURE / NATURE 13 June – 18 July 2025 Opening Night & Artist Talk: Friday 13 June, 6-8pm Public program Stone & Orchid: A Living Sculpture Demonstration with Tony Lennon: Wednesday 9 July, 3:30-4:30pm (Highlight video)   Nurture/Nature presents a deeply personal exploration of family, identity, and belonging through the lens of a blended Korean-Australian family of local artists.  The exhibition delves into themes of adoption, loss, care, cultural identity, and lived experience, offering insight into the complexities of family life within a multicultural society.   Over fifty works are featured, including childhood drawings and paintings by the daughter, sculptures by the father crafted from Sydney sandstone and native flora, and paper pulp sculptures by the mother created using recycled materials. Inspired by their 37 years of life in the Blue Mountains, each artwork is imbued with personal and familial narratives shaped by their natural and cultural environment.   The exhibition raises profound questions: How do nature and nurture intersect in a family shaped by cross-cultural adoption? What defines ‘nature’, and who, ultimately, nurtures whom? Through the creative practices of Jane and Tony, and the childhood artworks of Seon Ae, Nurture/Nature offers a moving reflection on the interplay of personal history, identity, and the bonds that sustain us.   Artists Jane Lennon (b. 1952) is a sculptor based in the Blue Mountains, NSW. She is known for creating vibrant, biomorphic forms from pulped waste office paper, using a sustainable, plant-based practice that blends intuitive processes with social and environmental commentary.   Tony Lennon (b. 1952) is an Australian artist known for his unique sculptural practice that breathes new life into stone. Through his work, Tony carves sandstone into sculptural forms that serve as hosts for cultivating Australian rock orchids.   Seon Ae Lee (b. 1987) is a naturally gifted artist and human rights advocate, committed to veganism and involved in activism for planetary survival that transcends cultural boundaries.

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