Clik | Edition 34 | January 2024.
We are delighted to connect with you through live events at physical spaces, via hybrid modes or virtually at the click of a button! We invite you to join us, whenever you are ready, or from wherever you are, on myriad creative journeys, where with valued partners in India and in Korea, we explore new pathways and experiences, the magic of live performances and exhibitions or engage with those newly imagined from creation to reception and distribution on digital platforms. In this edition, as we open our cultural calendar, through a combination of phygital presentations, we invite you to evocative journeys and sensory experiences that though moored in local culture, connect and resonate with audiences worldwide!
We hope, with this e-digest, to stay meaningfully connected with you, to discover and engage with the unique, local characteristics as well as the shared, global dimensions of the dynamic, ongoing intercultural dialogue between India and Korea.
Season’s Greetings. 계 절 인사말.
Annyeong Station, is a platform in our online infotainment section, for conversation, interaction and exchange. With a focus on Korean popular culture, this online space will periodically present K-lounge curated interactions with industry specialists and influencers.
In the third episode of Season 3 of the K-lounge section on Annyeong Station we present an engaging conversation that focuses on the mass appeal of K-pop and K-drama, it's vibrancy as a genre as well as its ability to cut across cultures in an appealing, all-inclusive manner. We present journalist, author and pop culture writer, Marianna Baroli, in conversation with Puja Talwar, Executive Editor, Lifestyle and Entertainment, Good Times. Join us for what promises to be an insightful, sparkling discussion!
Marianna Baroli
Marianna Baroli is an Italian journalist and author. As a Korean pop culture writer, she has interviewed K-pop artists and K-drama stars across the spectrum..
Her book “Corea” is all for K-content lovers as it discusses popular locations and words and is being described as a must have!
Puja Talwar
Puja Talwar is the Senior Journalist & Editor with over 28 years experience in Broadcast Journalism. Puja is a Content Creator, Show Host, Moderator and a published Writer. She hosts the popular series 'Candid Conversations With Puja Talwar' on Youtube and a podcast titled ‘Entertainment Unlimited on Spotify. She lives for coffee, travel and K dramas!
To join this conversation, click on: https://www.instagram.com/inkocentre/ on
Monday, 8 January 2024 at 6.00 p.m. IST.
For further information, please contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org
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AccessMusic is a series that aims to provide talented emerging musicians with a space to share original scores and songwriting with those who relate to music as essential and energizing. The ambience is relaxed, intimate, so that the musical connect is immediate, meaningful and inclusive. Presented in collaboration with Unwind Centre, this series which is all about access to and through music, places creativity and musical prowess centre stage even while recognizing the power of the arts as a critical enabler, to foster inclusion and reflection to change hearts and minds.
A team of six young musicians, collectively known as Spaghetts, faced the challenge of naming their band before an upcoming show. The frontman and founder, Sammie, stumbled upon the name "Spaghets" in a meme, and was specifically taken by the phrase 'Somebody toucha my spaghet.' Finding the name catchy and amusing, they embraced it, appreciating the bonus association with the word 'spaghetti' that sparked conversations about the band. The band's uniqueness is not only reflected in their name but also in their musical style, as they refuse to confine themselves to a single genre, exploring Indie Pop, RnB, Indie Rock, and Blues.
Sammie, Juan, and Joseph, the founding members, shared a common musical vision. Skandha, a guitarist who met Sammie at a concert, joined the group. As the band evolved, Shreya and Jaswanth, college friends of existing members, joined as well.
The band's upcoming gig promises a diverse musical experience, including songs from Sammie's album, covers, and their original track "Kill Me Twice''. Guitarist Skandha Jay expresses excitement about the band's freedom to experiment with different genres, drawing inspiration from artists like The Lumineers, Hozier, John Mayer, and Peter Cat Recording Co. While Sammie works on his album featuring the unreleased original "Pink and Orange Skies," Skandha is preparing for the release of his debut single in January 2024.
Unwind Center, a renowned music institution in Chennai, has been nurturing young talent for over twenty years, offering comprehensive training in Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Violin, and Vocals. The Center not only serves as a music school but also provides a platform for aspiring musicians to showcase their work, connect with peers, and share their compositions. Exodus, Chennai's leading music and event management organization, partners with Unwind Center, combining their expertise in producing music festivals, managing radio music, providing club entertainment, and artist management, ensuring unforgettable experiences for music enthusiasts.
Friday, 19 January 2024 at 7.00 pm at InKo Centre.
The AccessMusic series is presented by InKo Centre, in association with Unwind Center, on a bi-monthly basis.
For further information, please contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org.
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With support from
Yeesookyung's work and Hyeyoung Cho's presentation is supported by
An artist-led initiative, the main objective of the Indian Ceramics Triennale is to exhibit best practices in national and international contemporary ceramics and nurture the growing diversity of ceramic art expression in India.
The second edition of the Triennale, Common Ground opens at Arthshila Delhi on the 19th of January and will be on view till 31 March 2024. Common Ground proposes to explore the ground – metaphorically and literally - on which we meet. While we are separated by privilege, politics, motivation, experience and access to knowledge, we remain bound by a common humanity, a common heritage, and a co-dependent future.
The second edition, featuring 34 artist projects from India and abroad, aims to act as a catalyst for new ideas and possibilities to create an innovative yet inclusive space for many conversations and communities to find Common Ground in clay.
InKo Centre is delighted to support the presentation of a unique artwork by one of South Korea’s most acclaimed contemporary artists, Yeesookyung at the Indian Ceramic Triennale. We are also delighted to invite Hyeyoung Cho, critically acclaimed Craft Curator, Artistic Director and Chairperson, of the Korea Association of Art and Design, to speak at the symposium that complements the Triennale.
Seoul-based artist Yeesookyung has shown a unique artistic spectrum through diverse mediums, including sculpture, performance, installation, video art, painting, and drawing. She has explored the themes of fundamental questions facing any human being, such as past and present; life and death; reality and unreality; secular and sacred things; individuals and society; and different cultures. These explorations have unfolded her unique artistic universe inspired by her own experiences, as well as ancient mythology and stories.
Yeesookyung has solidified her position on the international stage by holding multiple solo and group exhibitions. The artist was also invited to the 57th Venice Biennale, titled VIVA ARTE VIVA curated by Christine Macel.
Her works are in the collections of museums overseas, including National Museum of Contemporary Art Korea, British Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, M+ Museum in Hong Kong, and Capodimonte Museum in Naples.
On view from Friday, 19 January to Sunday, 31 March 2024 at Arthshila, B - 19/1,
Okhla Industrial
Area Phase - 2, New Delhi.
Hyeyoung CHO is a curator and chairperson, The Korea Association of Art and Design. She is on the expert panel, Loewe Foundation Craft Prize. She was 2021-2022; curator, Tongyeong Triennale, City Rejuvenation, Tongyeong, Korea; 2018-2019 Secretary General, Korea Craft and Design Foundation; 2017- 2018 Guest Curator, Contemporary Korean Ceramics, SpecialExhibition Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK, 2016-2017 Guest Curator, C.C.C. Contemporary Korean Ceramics, Fondation Bernardaud, Limoges, France; 2015 Art Director, Cheongju Craft Biennale and 2013 International Commissioner, Gyeonggi International Ceramics Biennale.
A presentation titled ‘Contemporary Korean Ceramics: Re-interpretation of its Heritage and Advancement into the 21st Century’ : Saturday, 20 January 2024 at 4.20 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. at Arthshila, B - 19/1, Okhla Industrial Area Phase - 2, New Delhi.
PREVIEW - 19 January 2024 at 5.00 p.m.
ARTIST LECTURES, FILM AND PERFORMANCES - 20 January & 21 January 2024 @ ARTHSHILA.
SYMPOSIUM : Blurring the lines. Ceramics in a Fluid State - 22 January & 23 January 2024.
ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS AND PERFORMANCES : 22 January & 23 January 2024.
EXHIBITION WALKTHROUGHS @ ARTHSHILA.
ARTIST LED WORKSHOPS @ SANSKRITI KENDRA.
For further information : https://www.indianceramicstriennale.com or contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org.
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Statistics prove that there has been an exponential increase in the number of Korean language learners all over the world. India is no exception. Thanks to the boom in K-pop and K-Drama exposure, more people have started to learn Korean as a foreign language, making it the fastest growing language in India. If earlier, the reason to learn Korean was due to employment opportunities in Korean companies, now, it is more to understand the K-content of K-pop and K-Dramas genres without the need to rely on subtitles.
We are the Chennai 1 King Sejong Institute and we offer quality Korean language courses, both online and offline, by qualified native Korean tutors.
Registration for the 1st term beginner's classes commences on Tuesday, 9 January 2024.
The classes commence on Monday, 29 January 2024.
Level test to be taken by those wishing to register directly to higher levels.
Limited seats available. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
For further information, please contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org
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The “2023 Korea-India Artist Camp” took place on Nami Island from September 5th to 14th, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Korea-India diplomatic relations. During this period, 10 Korean and 10 Indian artists came together to exchange ideas, draw inspiration from each other, and create artworks.
Each participating artist interpreted the theme 'Tagore and Nature - A River' and produced pieces that reflect their unique characteristics. The traveling exhibitions will showcase their works to audiences across Korea and India. The exhibition aims to showcase the artworks of talented Indian and Korean artists to audiences across Korea and India in order to meaningfully strengthen cultural exchanges between the two countries.
Anjum Khan
Binoy Varghese
Dongock Song
Farhad Hussain
Japani Shyam
Jinheung Park
Jungeun Cho
Keunyoung Song
Kiyomi Talaulicar
Kwangtaek Lee
Laishram Meena Devi
Nupur Kundu
Samindranath Majumdar
Seungho Lee
Soonyoung Yang
Tanmoy Samanta
Yewon Kim
Yogendra Tripathi
Youngkyung Kim
Youseon Son
Nami Island Arts & Education, a company that conducts various international exchanges, cultural projects and educational projects is based on Nami Island, a representative tourist destination in Korea. Nami Island's connection with India and its culture began almost two decades ago with the 2005 exhibition of picture book illustrations by A. Ramachandran. This was followed by an exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi, India's great spiritual leader in 2010 and a painting exhibition in 2013 with the Indian poet Tagore's 'Gitanjali' as its central motif. Since Korea and India established a “special strategic partnership” in 2015, “Sarang: The Festival of India-Nami Island” has been held annually in cooperation with the Indian Embassy and the Indian Cultural Center in Korea. Every year, Nami Island transforms into a cultural hub where visitors from home and abroad can experience the vibrant and captivating Indian culture through diverse performances, exhibitions and other hands-on experiences.
The exhibition will open at The Gallery @ InKo Centre on Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 6.00 p.m.
and will be on view until on Tuesday, 20 February 2024.
(except Sundays and published holidays).
For further information, please contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org.