This piece artfully portrays a tower of okchun-dang, a beloved traditional Korean sweet crafted from rice flour. Arranged in a spiral, the individual candies form the first character of the Korean word for “celebrate,” symbolizing the joyous spirit of festive occasions. The vibrant spring hues infuse the artwork with an exuberant energy, evoking the lively […]
Paying homage to a specialty restaurant in Jeju, this poster captures the joy of the seaside and all its offerings — like catch-of-the-day 회 (hoe; a traditional Korean seafood dish) plus braised and grilled dishes. With a special shoutout to the restaurant owner Han Chun-soo, we’re delighted by the way this bold design is both […]
Promoting an afternoon of art hosted at an historic bathhouse-turned-arts center, this poster captivates with its cheerful, almost fairytale-like colors. The main image shows a fantastical event space that is both wedding venue and bathhouse. At the end of the aisle it reads, “family, Chuseok (Korean mid-autumn festival), bath.”
Wow! We love the playful sense of this festival poster. The blocky shapes, bright colors, and bold type come together to make an unforgettable piece. Simple is best, and the abstract yet stunning elements are a joy.
This poster announces the arrival of the Alley Market, a vibrant flea market nestled in the heart of Seoul’s alleyways. With its layered composition and playful imagery, the poster evokes the energy and diversity of the market scene. The double entendre in its name, meaning both “alley market” and “king of the alley,” adds a […]
Created for an art exhibition exploring themes of mobility and disruption, this poster employs an attention-grabbing color scheme and a distorted typeface to captivate the viewer, offering a distinct visual representation of ambiguity and chaos. The central star shape pays homage to the exhibition’s namesake creature from Franz Kafka’s short story, “The Cares of a […]
In a striking display of vibrancy and motion, this poster advertises a series of Talchum performances at the Seoul Namsan Gukakdang, a Korean heritage preservation center. Talchum, meaning “mask dance,” is a traditional Korean art form that integrates song, dance, dialogue, and social satire. The circular layout of the masked characters reflects the immersive nature […]
This lively poster is a perfect encapsulation of what we’d imagine it’s like to attend Seoul’s premier interior goods exposition. The familiar silhouettes of furniture pieces and home goods are reminiscent of paper-cut art, allowing the viewer’s eye to jump across the page.
A tantalizing assortment of yakgwa (약과), a deep-fried and indulgently gooey Korean sweet, decorates this animated poster in celebration of Seollal (설날), the Korean Lunar New Year.
A cute and cozy celebration of the Year of the Pig by Korean design studio Studio ALT. With its simple shapes and warm coloring, this piece has a comforting air that brings to mind a gentle and child-like hope for the coming spring. The vertical text reads, “May you receive much luck in the new […]
