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Museums

Queen World Tour Exhibition: Bohemian Rhapsody
Ara Art Center
Until Oct. 6

Dedicated to one of the world's music legends, this exhibition features the rock band Queen. Formed in 1970, the group went on to release classics such as "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You." Although only two original members remain, the group is still active today, and has released over 30 albums. Their story was made into a 2018 film, which saw great popularity at the box office. The exhibition, covering four floors of the center, features both their work and personal stories.
Tickets cost 16,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Space Popular's
Space Popular's "Gate of Bright Lights" is one of the pieces at this exhibition, which will be on until April 2020./ Courtesy of MMCA ⓒ Jimenez Lai

Architecture and Heritage: Unearthing Future
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
Until April 2020

This exhibition will show how modern contemporary architects have envisioned the future of Korean architecture. While preserving Korea's traditional buildings, they have also included contemporary elements in their works, and depict the country in its potential future form. Space Popular, CL3, Bureau Spectacular, OBBA and Obra Architects are the five groups whose works will be featured in this exhibition.
Admission is free. Visit mmca.go.kr for more information.

The Museum of OZ
K Museum of Contemporary Art
Until Nov. 10

Released in 1939, "The Wizard of Oz" is one of America's most iconic films, as it was one of the first color movies. Revolving around Dorothy, a girl from Kansas, the film follows her on a magical journey through the magical Land of Oz. In order to get home, she must go through a series of obstacles to find the Wizard. Along the way, she befriends the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion who help her while overcoming struggles of their own. At the exhibition, visitors will be able to see still cuts behind the movie production as well as related artwork from various artists.
Tickets cost 8,000 won to 15,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

This exhibition will be at the Galleria Foret until Oct. 31./ Courtesy of Media & Art
This exhibition will be at the Galleria Foret until Oct. 31./ Courtesy of Media & Art

Art Exhibitions

My Name is Anne of Green Gables
Galleria Foret
Until Oct. 31

"Anne of Green Gables" is a well-loved novel published in 1908 by Canadian author L.M. Montgomery, and remains of the most famous children's novels to this day. The story is about an 11-year-old orphan called Anne and her adventures after she is sent to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. Known for her bright red hair, Anne stands out from the crowd and has a vivid imagination and warm heart. The book has been adapted into several films, radio adaptations and stage productions, and continues to inspire children today. At this exhibition, her world will be brought to life, with various artists displaying their different interpretations of Green Gables through art.
Tickets cost 10,000 won to 15,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Jaime Hayon ― Serious Fun
Daelim Museum
Until Nov. 17

Born in Madrid, Jaime Hayon is an artist and designer whose vibrant artistic vision has led him to work with some of the world's top brands including Swarovski and Baccarat. He strives to bring together design, renaissance, art and contemporary culture to his work. Hayon is based in Valencia, but also has studios in Barcelona and Treviso. He has won several Elle Decoration International Design Awards and has been recognized by Time magazine as one of the most influential visionaries today. This exhibition will feature his works, ranging from furniture to decorative pieces.
Tickets cost 10,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

To the Moon with Snoopy
Lotte Museum
Oct. 17 to Nov. 30

In 1969, NASA launched a lunar module named Snoopy during the Apollo 10 mission to the moon. The module was shot into space in an orbit beyond the moon, and was never intended to come back to Earth. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the successful project, Lotte Museum has put together an exhibition to show how Snoopy, the well-loved dog from the comic strip Charlie Brown, ended up going to the moon. The works of 20 artists and 12 designers will be on display. Visitors will also be able to see part of the original collection of Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Charlie Brown and Snoopy.
Tickets cost 15,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Life Studio 3
Mark n Space
Until Oct. 20

In 2016, Life Picture Studio opened in 12 cities in Korea at 21 showings, attracting over 1.5 million visitors. The project is one of the country's most popular art exhibitions and has trended on social media ever since its opening. There have been several installments (Life Studio 1 and 2) with 3 being the most recent one. The exhibition will feature dynamic photographs as well as an interactive video filming experience.
Tickets cost 12,000 won to 15,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

What's Your Color
Idea Factory
Until Dec. 31

This is an interactive exhibition dedicated to giving visitors a colorful and dynamic experience. The exhibition is divided into five parts: Origin of Color, Color & Flower, Personal Color, Color & Media Art and Color Maker. Curators explain the fundamental theories and concepts of colors, allowing visitors to understand the science behind colors. Visitors will also be matched with their own personal color, view various media art, and create their own makeup.
Tickets cost 8,000 won to 25,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

This exhibition will be at the Hyundai City Outlet until Sept. 30./ Courtesy of Mackiss Company
This exhibition will be at the Hyundai City Outlet until Sept. 30./ Courtesy of Mackiss Company

L'atelier
Hyundai City Outlet
Until Sept. 30

This exhibition is dedicated to the famous artists of 19th century France, including Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet. Visitors will not only be able to view many famous works of different artists in one space, but will also be able to try an immersive experience in which entire rooms have been transformed into the paintings themselves. There will also be sections of the exhibition dedicated to creating one's own French-style artwork.
Tickets cost 16,000 won to 24,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Barbara Kruger: Forever
Amore Pacific Museum of Art
Until Dec. 29

Barbara Kruger is an American artist whose collages and caption-based pieces have garnered the attention of many. By writing powerful statements in bold print, Kruger has garnered the attention of both art lovers and social activists. Several of her most famous quotes include "Your body is a battleground," "I shop therefore I am," and "You are not yourself." She has been working for over 40 years and has not backed down in the face of controversy. For this particular exhibition, she has created a new piece which visitors will be able to view alongside her other works.

Tickets cost 13,000 won. Visit
apma.com for more information.

The Muse
The Seouliteum
Until Feb. 16

This large-scale exhibition will bring together the works of several of the most prominent artists from the 19th to 21st centuries. Seurat, Mondrian, Gaudi, Matisse, Degas, Millet, Gogh, and Mucha will be the featured artists. Their genres range from post-impressionist paintings to theatrical posters. Several of them have become legendary figures of art history, influencing generations of art students and curators to this day. Due to its comprehensive timeline and range of styles, this exhibition will be appropriate for art lovers of all backgrounds.
Tickets cost 15,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Kids

Children's Museum
National Museum of Korea
Throughout 2019

The Children's Museum, located in the National Museum of Korea, is an activity-oriented museum where children can appreciate history. The museum exhibits reproductions of artifacts on display in the permanent exhibition hall so as to enable children to gain a deeper understanding of their cultural heritage. Through the exhibition, children can learn about the ways of life and wisdom of people in ancient times through various experiential exhibits. The museum also provides educational programs that allow children to observe and touch cultural artifacts by themselves and develop their interest in history and culture. The educational programs are only provided in Korean. Tickets are free. For more information, visit ntok.go.kr or call (02) 2777-6090.

Sports
Korean Baseball League

Saturday Sept. 28

Kiwoom Heroes vs. Lotte Giants
Sajik Baseball Stadium

NC Dinos vs. KT Wiz
Suwon Baseball Stadium

SK Wyverns vs. Samsung Lions
Daegu Samsung Lions Park

Hanwha Eagles vs. Doosan Bears
Jamsil Baseball Stadium

LG Twins vs. Kia Tigers
Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Sunday Sept. 29

SK Wyverns vs. Hanwha Eagles
Daejeon Hanbat Baseball Stadium

Doosan Bears vs. LG Twins
Jamsil Baseball Stadium

Samsung Lions vs. KT Wiz
Suwon Baseball Stadium

Horseracing

Let's Run Park Seoul

Let's Run Park Seoul holds races from 10:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. It is located near exit 3 of Seoul Racecourse Park Station on Line 4. For more information, visit kra.co.kr or call (02) 509-1114.






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