Under the sponsorship of MoA, the Italy Cultural Center in Seoul, the Embassy of Italy in Seoul and the Torino-based Italian foundation for culture and arts I.G.A.V (Istituto Garuzzo per le Arti Visive), a large scale exhibition is being held under the theme of 'Italy in Korea' in the SNU MOA. In this exhibition audiences will be able to enjoy various Italian designs, arts, and fashion that the Italy Cultural Center in Seoul is actively introducing to Korea.
The exhibition presents about 50 pieces of work by 31 modern Italian sculptors who have experimented with and pioneered the infinite expressive possibilities of various materials through their works, whether it be a traditional marble sculpture or an installation piece experimenting with neon lights. Many of the pieces have a Marcel Duchamp-esque feeling, as they take on the appearance of items from daily life, such as a handbag, a cup, a toilet, a dustpan, or a wooden board. However, the unconventional materials that make up these objects invite the audience will be able to discover new, secret meaning behind each object imbedded by the modern Italian sculptors. Cliché-like forms such as a dustpan forming an arabesque pattern with dust around it, and rainbow colored light being projected onto a dark wall have been transformed into objet d？art with new stories to be told.
This exhibition comprehensively exhibits works of art from the 1960s Italian Arte Povera trends to those of the more recent trends where the work disappears as time passes, to experimental pieces, exploring objects, their characteristics and their change of energy.
Exhibition Date: July 21st ~ September 5th
Exhibition Location: MoA galleries #1, 2, 6 and the B2 Core Lounge
SNU students can now enjoy an opportunity to participate in an internship at Concern Worldwide, thanks to the efforts of Professor Yoon Young-kwan of SNU, and Tom Arnold, the chairman of this NGO. Concern Worldwide is an international organization dedicated to eliminating extreme poverty primarily in developing countries, through both short and long term programs such as emergency aid, health and nutrition security, AIDS minimization, and education.
This internship will be an excellent opportunity especially for those wanting to work in related fields after graduation. Students will not only be able to learn the mechanism of these charity works, but also be able to make connections with similarly motivated persons.
If you are interested, please send the required documents to the e-mail address below.
Specifications
1.
NGO - Concern Worldwide, head quartered in Dublin , Ireland.
Concern Worldwide is currently
actively working in over 30 nations, including North Korea , to eliminate poverty.
For more information, visit www.concern.net
2. Concern Worldwide？s main areas of work - Elimination of extreme poverty through education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, and emergency aid programs.
3. Internship duration: 3 to 6 months (thus participating students will need to need to take a temporary absence from school).
4. Internship period: September/October 2008 ~ February 2009 advisable, but is negotiable.
5. Compensation: 500~600 Euros per month with possible additional support from external sponsors.
6. The flight ticket to and from Dublin will be provided without extra charge.
Required Documents
1. English Resume ？ an English resume or curriculum vitae (CV) explaining your past careers of note, especially experiences related to volunteer work. Extra-curricular activities, international activities, and/or travel experiences should also be included. (You may also include pictures if your wish).
2. Personal Essay ？ include past experiences not appropriate in the resume, your outlook on life, goals in life, etc.
Send the required documents to soundwoo@naver.com by the 10th of August, 2008.