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Joined: 17 May 2012
Location: South Korea
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 Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:30 pm Post subject: Michael Lau exhibition in Seoul until April 14th, 2013 |
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http://nwww.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130211000185
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The celebrated artist�s first exhibition in Korea features about 1,000 pieces including his signature �Gardner� series figures, sketches, drawings and paintings.
�The exhibition shows that art toys are a popular genre of art. It not only appeals to a small number of collectors or fans, but also to the mass public. I hope the exhibition broadens genres of art perceived by young people and allows them to find fun and humor in it,� said Choe Yo-han, art director of the exhibition.
The exhibition features a total of 133 characters of the �Gardner� series, displayed independently so that viewers can examine the detailed and uniquely dressed figures.
Viewers can also take a peak at how the characters are developed and the figure-making process.
The 12-inch figures, wearing hip-hop-inspired accessories and clothes, have largely appealed to people who are into street culture and hip-hop culture, and later captured a wider audience�s interest as they began to be featured in entertainment, sports and fashion. Lau has collaborated with major popular brands such as Nike, Levi�s and Sony.
With his recent interest in K-pop, Lau created models inspired by Korean boy groups TVXQ and SHINee.
The Chinese artist began his career as a window display artist and started his comic series �Gardner� in the East Touch magazine in 1988. He rose to instant stardom as he turned the comic characters into 3-D forms at the Hong Kong Art Center in 1999.
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The exhibition �Michael Lau AR+OY Exhibition� continues through April 14 at the Sejong Center Exhibition Hall. Tickets are 12,000 won for adults, 10,000 for teenagers and 6,000 won for children. For more information, call (02) 566-0835.
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The Sejong Center is across the street facing the USA embassy in Gwanghwamun square. It's close to a number of subway stations including Jonggak Station and Gwanghwamun station.
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