ASYAAF 2011

Obviously, I wasn't the only visitor disappointed by last year's edition of the Asian Students and Young Artists Art Festival, a complete dud compared to the previous one*.

The concept remains basically the same (works from 777 young artists from Korea and the rest of Asia on display and for sale), but organizers said a couple of months ago that this year, they would be more careful for the selection. Significantly, after Sungshin Women's University, they chose a venue more symbolic of Korean promising creative talents : Hongik University.

As usual, the Asian Students and Young Artists Art Festival will be split in two periods (July 27 - August 7 / August 10 - 22), with a break in between to change all the art works. Two good occasions to visit the HOMA (Hongik Museum of Art - Hongik University Hyundai Museum of Art).

I'll keep you posted after my raids so check for updates.

ASYAAF 2011
July 27 - August 22, 2011
Hongik Museum of Art / HOMA
Pavillion Hongmungwan 1, 2F,
Hongik University, Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, ROK 121-791

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* see "ASYAAF 2010", ASYAAF 2009.

Utsav (Seoul)

This promising new place between Hongik University and Sangsu Station proposes an ambitious fusion menu and architecture where patrons can taste various Asian foods around an exotic yet modern patio.

On the verge of pretension, this contrast of subtle flavors and grey concrete succeeds overall because the food is more than ok. No one can get every speciality perfectly right (Thailand, Indonesia, India...), but that's a good moment if you come with friends and zap from one dish to another. Utsav also proposes buffets at a reasonable price (smart launch campaign last year).

Utsav / 웃사브 (restaurant)
93-102 Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, ROK
Tel: +82.2.334.9189

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