Here you can find all the highlights from UK/Korea 2017-18, celebrating and showcasing the UK’s innovation and excellence in the arts and creative industries.
To mark the momentous occasion of our UK/Korea 2017-18: Creative Futures season launch in February 2017, we appointed a well known cultural ambassador, London Symphony Orchestra performed in Seoul, there were music workshops for aspiring young Korean composers and more.
March and April saw a special focus on film maker Michael Winterbottom at the 18th Jeonju International Film Festival, a solo exhibition from film artist Isaac Julien and more.
During May, UK artists were invited to take part in the Ansan Street Arts Festival, mullti-award-winning British choreographer, Wayne McGregor presented his work 'Atomos' and more.
During June and July, pioneering filmmaker and photographer Willie Doherty presented his first solo show in Korea, and Goyang Aramnuri Aram Art Gallery and the British Council opened 'The Painting Show'.
During August and September, a 'Storytelling City' project paired UK and Korean writers and graphic novelists to produce new creative works.
During October street performers from the UK and Korea took to the streets of Seoul, and innovative dance works were shared with Korean audiences.
During November the Seoul Pride Film Festival showcased six LGBT feature films from the UK and UK theatre company 1927's most recent hit Golem came to Korea