September 2010
7 posts
'Chaotic Harmony' artist JeongMee Yoon featured in... →
'Chaotic Harmony' artist JeongMee Yoon featured in... →
“I am inspired”
– Visitor comment from ‘My Life’
“Interesting variety of viewpoints. I enjoyed the show.”
– Visitor comment from ‘Chaotic Harmony’
'Chaotic Harmony' in 'TAP: Trans Asia Photography... →
Read the exhibition review by Hyewon Yi, Director of the Amelie A. Wallace Gallery at SUNY College at Old Westbury, New York.
“Thoughtful…Inspiring…I’ll go home and look at my stuff...”
– Visitor comment from ‘My Life’
“A moving and insightful exhibition”
– Visitor comment from ‘Chaotic Harmony’
August 2010
24 posts
Have you gotten your 'Chaotic Harmony' catalog?
This richly illustrated book brings together the work of forty up-and-coming Korean artists, each working to stretch the bounds of the photographic medium. One of the first books on the subject, Chaotic Harmony features essays by Anne Wilkes Tucker (MFAH) and Karen Sinsheimer (SBMA) exploring the notions of urbanization, politics, identity, community, globalization, tradition, and fantasy in...
Free Lecture Tomorrow!
Sunday, August 29, 2;30 PM
The Frontality of Postwar Korean Photography
Presented by Joan Kee, Assistant Professor of the History of Art, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Ahn Jong-chil, Mother and Daughter, 1956
The Wait is Over! Kogi will be here tomorrow! →
Read about Kogi in the Independent.
NPR's "The Picture Show" →
As you wait for Kogi’s Saturday arrival, read about ‘Chaotic Harmony’ on NPR’s “The Picture Show”!
There are three exciting ‘Chaotic Harmony’ events left in August! Don’t miss a single one!
Thursday, August 26th - Free Film @ 5:30
Chihwaseon Set at the end of the 19th century during the Joseon Dynasty, this is the story of a real-life painter Jang Seung-eop whose life was perpetually marked by struggles to achieve artistic freedom.
Saturday, August 28th - Kogi @ SBMA
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Chaotic Harmony in the 'British Journal of... →
Click here to read Diane Smyth’s article about ‘Chaotic Harmony’ in the world’s longest running photography magazine.
“I thought all the pictures were great. Great exhibition…and the iPads were...”
– Visitor comment from ‘Chaotic Harmony’
Free Lecture Series begins this weekend!
All lectures are free and will be held in the Mary Craig Auditorium. Seating is limited.
Sunday, August 22, 2:30 pm
Soap Operas and Contemporary Korean Culture
Presented by Suk-Young Kim, Associate Professor of Theatre at UCSB
Sunday, August 29, 2:30 pm
The Frontality of Postwar Korean Photography
Presented by Joan Kee, Assistant Professor of the History of Art, University of...
Chaotic Harmony in the LA Times →
Click here to read Scarlet Cheng’s article about ‘Chaotic Harmony,’ featured in the Sunday edition of the LA Times.
Photography exhibit captures South Korea's rapid... →
Read all about ‘Chaotic Harmony’ in today’s Ventura County Star
Free Film Series!
Starting tomorrow!
Thursday, August 12, 5:30 pm and Thursday, August 26, 5:30 pm
SBMA will feature two Contemporary Korean films selected and introduced by Suk-Young Kim, Associate Professor of Theatre at UCSB. Both films are free and will be held in the Mary Craig Auditorium. Seating is limited.
This Thursday, August 12 at 5:30 pm come see:
Take Care of My Cat (2001, dir. Jeong...
“Stunning. An absolutely wonderful exhibition.”
– Visitor comment from ‘Chaotic Harmony’
Food & Art
…while you are waiting for Kogi’s arrival on August 28th, stop into the Santa Barbara Museum Café for great food now!
The Museum Café prides itself on the changing menu that reflects the art exhibits currently on display at the museum. This innovative “Food and Art Pairing” is brought to you by Chef Brenda Simon and Emily Stuart, proprietors.
Inspired by Chaotic...
“I really enjoyed the current exhibit… There are some fairly provocative...”
– Visitor comment from ‘Chaotic Harmony’
July 2010
21 posts
“I am a member and saw Chaotic Harmony yesterday. I was in awe. Thank you so much...”
– Visitor comment from ‘Chaotic Harmony’
Seoul to Soul →
- Read the article about ‘Chaotic Harmony’ in the Santa Barbara Independent
“The images moved me and because they never wallow in cuteness or curt...”
– Visitor comment from ‘Chaotic Harmony’
A Letter from Korea
Interested in Korean Dramas? Many SBMA vistors have enjoyed watching Queen Seondok, Coffee Prince, Jewel in the Palace, and Iris in our reading room.
Suk-Young Kim, Associate Professor of Theater at UCSB, will be giving a lecture on Soap Opears and Contemporary Korean Culture on Sunday, August 22nd, at 2:30 pm. Right now, she is in Korea, brushing up on her drama-watching. She sent us this...
Kogi News!
Due to permit conflicts, Kogi has been rescheduled.
We know everyone is excited, so we have decided to reveal the date of Kogi’s visit, but not the time…
The truck will be at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art on Saturday, August 28th.
Kogi will only be here for three hours, so don’t miss your opportunity to taste what everyone has been raving about! The time of the visit will be announced on...
Santa Barbara News Press covers Chaotic Harmony →
“It is rare that I find a photo show with so much heart and soul, as well as the...”
– Visitor comment from ‘Chaotic Harmony’
“The most impressive and thought-provoking exhibition I have seen for a long...”
– Visitor comment about ‘Chaotic Harmony’
“Different from anything I’ve seen before;
Tremendous Exhibit”
– Visitor comments about ‘My Life’ from opening weekend
“ Great show - and SBMA has acquired some of the most interesting pieces ”
– Visitor comment about ‘Chaotic Harmony’ from opening weekend