Modern Korean History Told in Museums in Korea
Dr. Ruoff focuses on the ways that governments and citizenry in the East Asian countries remember their modern histories, particularly the colonial/imperialistic eras.
Confucian Ideals in Korean Visual Culture
Dr. Kim will discuss pictorial themes in Korean art which illustrate the extent to which Confucian ideals and ethical codes permeated every aspect of Korean Joseon dynasty society.
Korean War Veterans invited to visit Ulsan
Excited to announce that 6 Korean War veterans from Oregon and 3 alternates have been selected to take part in a Korea ReVisit trip, Oct 1-5, 2013, sponsored by Portland’s Sister City, Ulsan, South Korea. Stay tuned for more info in the upcoming weeks. This special invitation commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War. […]
June 16: Oregon Korean Performing Arts Event “The Beauty of Korea”
The Oregon Korean Performing Arts presents “The Beauty of Korea” an evening of Korean traditional dance and drumming Date: Sunday, June 16, 2013 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Jesuit High School Auditorium, 9000 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Portland Tickets: $10/person available at the door or advance purchase (check or cash only) at the H-Mart Customer Service Counter, […]
Free Lecture: Allure of Painted Poetry: East Asian Screens
An historical perspective on the evolution of painted folding screens in China, KOREA and Japan; their pictorial traditions and practices that characterize this unique artistic format. This event complements the re-installation of a recently conserved Korean screen in the Portland Art Museum.