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The 13th Busan Tourism Photo Contest

Posted on 10. May, 2012 by Staff Tag: busan, citynews, photo contest, photography, tourism

The 13th Busan Tourism Photo Contest

BUSAN, South Korea - Busan Metropolitan City is hosting the 13th Busan Tourism Photo Contest to promote Busan as a beautiful and dynamic city.

Subject matter

· Natural environment, festivals, folk culture, cultural heritage, and other tourism resources of Busan including:

-Experience tour programs in Busan

-Local delicacies (Hoddeok at BIFF Square, ddeokbokki, Busan fishcake, Gijang seaweed, Doejigukbab, Jipbuljangeo etc)

-New tourism resources in Busan such as Busan Cinema Center, Galmaetgil footpaths, National Maritime Museum, Moontan Road, etc.

Eligibility and application

· The contest is open to anyone.

· Each photo should be an unmounted print measuring 11 inches by 14 inches without edges.

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Artist Showcase: Mark Eaton

Posted on 03. May, 2012 by Artist Showcase Tag: Artist Showcase, exhibition, Mark Eaton, photography, photos

Artist Showcase: Mark Eaton

SUNCHEON, South Korea -- Mark Eaton is a published fine art photographer who exhibits in public and private venues internationally. He regularly contributes to art and news publications, both hard copy and online. Happily married and the father of three successful and entrepreneurial daughters, Mark and his wife reside in Suncheon. Some of his work can found at www.eatonmark.com.

Mark Eaton will participate in a group exhibition at Jami Gallery in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, South Korea from Saturday, May 19 to Thursday, May 31. The title of the exhibit is “World Art Number One at the Jami,” curated by Doug Stuber. Mark Eaton will introduce some of his new figure nude photography during this exhibition.

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Choi Ji-woo’s Photo Exhibit Continues

Posted on 13. Feb, 2012 by Staff Tag: busan, Choi Ji-woo, city ambassador, exhibition, life, photography

Choi Ji-woo’s Photo Exhibit Continues

BUSAN, South Korea - Famed Korean actress and Busan city ambassador Choi Ji-woo’s photography collection is once again being exhibited this year. The 36-year-old actress became famous for roles in the Korean dramas Beautiful Days, Winter Sonata and Stairway to Heaven. The collection will be displayed on the third floor of the Taejongdae Observatory in Yeongdo District, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission is free. 051-403-1062

Suyeong - Gallery Mare

Tag: art, artists, gallery, photography

Gallery Mare

A wonderful space with great ocean view and location. Tasteful, cool furniture and a friendly owner. The gallery both invites and rents space for art exhibitions.

Homepage: cafe.daum.net/mare77 (Korean only)

Location: 336-36 Suyoung-gu, Milakdong, Busan (I-Park building).
If you drive from Haeundae towards Gwangali, pass the Yatch center and when passing the bridge nearby you will see the gallery on the right hand side, by the water. After the bridge make a U-turn and go under the bridge.

Phone: 051-757-1114
Mobile: 010-9404-1315

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Photo Essay: The Light of Busan

Posted on 18. Dec, 2011 by Keely Kernan Tag: busan, photo essay, photography, photos

Photo Essay: The Light of Busan

Health workers performing vibration therapy in Gwangan.

A silent street in a small neighborhood in Jeopo-dong.

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Photo Essay: Busan, Thru My Eyes

Posted on 01. Dec, 2011 by Staff Tag: Ana Luisa Passalacqua Tonidandel, busan, Busan Thru My Eyes, photo essay, photography

Photo Essay: Busan, Thru My Eyes

"Tongdosa Temple - "My favorite of all ...the atmosphere, the surroundings, so full of beauty and grace."

Jagalchi Market - "The largest fish market in Korea, so diverse and yet, so well orchestrated."

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Global Center Photo Exhibition

Tag: photography, Art

Calendar Event:

Mon, 2011-11-14 10:00 - Fri, 2011-11-18 17:00

Link:

http://www.bfia.or.kr/renewal/english/main.html

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Nude Korean Artist Creates a Stir

Posted on 02. Jul, 2011 by Bobby McGill Tag: life, Miru Kim, naked, nude artist, photography, public nudity, seoul, Short Stuff, Turkey

Nude Korean Artist Creates a Stir

Korean-American artist, Miru Kim, who is known for her nude photos in various cities around the world was reportedly arrested in Istanbul, apprehended by police after a citizen reported her for taking nude photographs in an Islamic mosque in the Turkish capital according to news reports.

Kim, a native of Stoneham, Massachusetts who was raised in Seoul, said that her project in Turkey was funded by Samsung.

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