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In an old legend, a fisherman crossing a river discovers a cave leading to another world—where immortal-like beings dwell and light and joy abound....
《Access》transcends a simple sound performance, evoking a ‘sense of connection to the world’ through the sensory experience of sound. This intersects with modern society's...
“Can my body become an alternative space?” Jo Seon Ah, a Gayageum player and creator, projects herself—an artist with hew own female body—onto the...
《Boisterous Bodies》 begins with the bustling gestures of a traditional Korean marketplace. Everyday actions—vendors rhythmically calling out “Come and buy!”, a candy seller performing...
Ohelen is a creator who moves fluidly across music, theatre, and performance, exploring improvisation and narrative. Greta Oto is both a character and a...
The solo work , created and performed by choreographer Yeon-ju Ha, asks: Have I ever danced free from the gaze of others? Embracing the...

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Kim Sam Jin Dance Company, since its establishment in 1984, has been one of the most influentional dance companies in Korea. Kim Sam Jin's...
KNUA(Korea National University of Arts) String Ensemble is formed by a group of students who have been awarded prizes from prominent global competitions. The...
KNUA Percussion Ensemble, which comprises students majoring in percussion instruments, has been widely recognized for its exceptional prowess based on systematic and practical education...
Lee Aram’s research-driven practice reinterprets materials found within institutions, often seeking to relocate their role and purpose though performative events, film, and video installations....
Daegeum ensemble “Chui (to blow a sound)” is a group of students majoring in daegeum (Korean traditional bamboo flute) and has been performing annual...
Hwang Hyo-duck is interested in confrontation points that enable to persist in the state of matter despite of contradictory concepts, and in the third...
Hyun Seon is an artist from Jeju Island who works with photography, performance, sound, and playwriting. She engages the historical as well as ecological...
Gayageum Ensemble ‘280’ is comprised of a group of students majoring in Gayageum(Korean traditional twelve-silk-stringed zither) and has been presenting annual subscription concerts since...