Department of Dance Welcomes World-Renowned Choreographer Anouk van Dijk for Guest Lecture and Counter Technique® Worksh

Department of Dance Welcomes World-Renowned Choreographer Anouk van Dijk for Guest Lecture and Counter Technique® Worksh The Department of Dance at Sungkyunkwan University hosted a special guest lecture and Counter Technique® workshop featuring internationally acclaimed choreographer Anouk van Dijk, the founder of Counter Technique®. The three-day program was held from April 29 to May 1, 2026, offering students an opportunity to engage directly with one of the leading figures in contemporary dance. Designed for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Contemporary Dance at the Department of Dance, the program focused on intensive Counter Technique training and creative research sessions. Through hands-on practice, students explored the fundamental principles of movement and developed a deeper understanding of body awareness, physical coordination, and movement possibilities. During the program, Anouk van Dijk introduced the theoretical foundations and artistic philosophy behind Counter Technique. Through Q&A sessions and artist talks, she shared insights into her creative process, artistic experiences, and approaches to choreography. Students had the valuable opportunity to engage directly with an internationally recognized choreographer, experiencing global perspectives in dance education while gaining new inspiration and perspectives for their own creative practices. The guest artist lecture concluded as a meaningful educational program that enhanced students’ professional and artistic capabilities while providing an in-depth understanding of contemporary trends in international dance and innovative approaches to choreography.

The Graduate School of Design’s Brand Design Management Major Holds Its First Colloquium

Brand Design Management Major Holds Its First Colloquium The Graduate School of Design’s Brand Design Management major recently successfully hosted the First Brand Design Management Colloquium, bringing together faculty members and graduate students for academic presentations and discussions. Organized under the leadership of Professor Ja-Jun Koo, head of the major, the colloquium provided a platform for scholarly exchange centered on research topics across various visual fields, including design and branding. During the event, doctoral student Jae-Hyung Lee and master’s students Ga-Eun Lee and Ji-Hyun Jeon presented their ongoing research projects, sharing recent academic achievements and future research directions within the major. Following the presentations, participants engaged in a discussion session and informal gathering over a meal, exchanging ideas on research activities and fostering open communication among members. As the first official colloquium organized by the Brand Design Management major, the event marked an important step toward strengthening academic collaboration and research capabilities among members of the program. It also contributed to building a research community and expanding scholarly networks within the field.

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Department of Fine Arts to Host Colloquium Marking the 150th Anniversary of Constantin Brancusi’s Birth

Department of Fine Arts to Host Colloquium Marking the 150th Anniversary of Constantin Brancusi’s Birth The Department of Fine Arts, chaired by Professor Donghyun Son, will host the colloquium “Brancusi and Korean Sculpture: A Space for Asymmetrical Dialogue” on July 2, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:40 p.m., at SPACE 1398 in Dasan Hall of Economics. Held in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Constantin Brancusi, the Romanian-born pioneer of modern sculpture, the colloquium will examine Brancusi’s artistic legacy and its relationship to Korean sculpture. The program will explore the contemporary significance of his work while fostering scholarly discussion on its intersections with Korean sculptural practice and the possibilities for mutual influence from diverse perspectives. The event is co-organized by the Embassy of Romania in the Republic of Korea and the Department of Fine Arts, with support from Pace Gallery Seoul. All lectures will be delivered in English with consecutive interpretation into Korean, making the program accessible to both domestic and international participants. The colloquium is free and open to the University community as well as members of the public with an interest in art and sculpture. Those wishing to attend may contact the Department of Fine Arts office at +82-2-760-0575 for additional information. Event Title Colloquium Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Constantin Brancusi Brancusi and Korean Sculpture: A Space for Asymmetrical Dialogue (Working Title) Date & Time Thursday, July 2, 2026, 1:00–4:40 p.m. Venue SPACE 1398, Room 32208, Dasan Hall of Economics, Sungkyunkwan University Organizer Doctoral Program, Department of Fine Arts, Sungkyunkwan University Co-organizer Embassy of Romania in the Republic of Korea Sponsor Pace Gallery Seoul Moderator Prof. Kyewon Kim, Department of Fine Arts, Sungkyunkwan University Language Lectures will be delivered in English with consecutive interpretation into Korean (provided by the Embassy of Romania in the Republic of Korea) Admission Open to Sungkyunkwan University graduate students, faculty members, and the general public. Free of charge Time Program Speaker / Moderator 13:00–13:15 Opening Remarks and Welcome Addresses Donghyun Son (Chair, Department of Fine Arts, Sungkyunkwan University) Cezar Armeanu (Ambassador of Romania to the Republic of Korea) Youngjoo Lee (Director, Pace Gallery Seoul) 13:15–14:05 Lecture 1 (English with consecutive Korean interpretation, approx. 50 min.) Doina Lemny 14:05–14:55 Lecture 2 (English with consecutive Korean interpretation, approx. 50 min.) Cornel Mihalache 14:55–15:10 Break — 15:10–16:00 Lecture 3 (English with consecutive Korean interpretation, approx. 50 min.) Brancusi and Korean Sculpture: An Asymmetrical Dialogue of Reception and Rearticulation Keun Joon Lim 16:00–16:40 Panel Discussion (with participation from doctoral students) Moderator: Keun Joon Lim 16:40 Closing Remarks —