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BPAM introduces a new wave of performing arts
"La Galerie," the opening performance of BPAM.
"1976 Harlan County," a BPAM Choice selection.
The Busan International Performing Arts Market happens Oct. 4 to 8 at various venues citywide, including the Busan Cultural Center, Kyungsung University, Cultural Alley and Gwangalli Beach.
BPAM is an international festival and performance distribution market that introduces domestic and international performing arts, offering a shared experience for artists, industry professionals, citizens, and tourists alike.
Under the slogan "A New Wave of Performing Arts," BPAM will showcase a variety of performances across multiple genres, including theater, dance, music, and street arts.
Over 200 works will be presented during the festival period, promising rich and exciting experiences for audiences. The performances are divided into six categories: BPAM Choice, BPAM Showcase, BPAM Next Stage, BPAM Street and BPAM Link.
BPAM Choice features eight full-length performances officially selected by the festival's artistic directors. Highlights include "La Galerie" by the Canadian circus troupe Machine de Cirque; the Korean premiere of "Gornisht" by Roy Assaf Dance; and the world premiere of "Open Your Arms" by Bipham Project Band, a jazz ensemble made up of Korean and German musicians.
Tickets to each show cost 20,000 to 30,000 won and are available through Yes24.
BPAM Showcase features shorter performances, lasting between 10 and 60 minutes, officially selected by BPAM artistic directors. These shows include dance, theater, music and magic. BPAM Next Stage presents promising works from emerging artists.
Both Showcase and Next Stage performances are free to attend on a first-come, first-served basis.
BPAM Street, held in collaboration with the Busan Street Arts Festival, spotlights amazing street performers from around the world.
For more information, visit the BPAM official website (bpam.kr).
The Natural History Museum of London's Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.
Picture the wild side
The Natural History Museum of London's Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is running until Nov. 27 at Sukcheon Hall in F1963.
The exhibition has showcased the world's best nature photography and photojournalism for more than 50 years and attracts over two million people annually worldwide.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is renowned for its compelling imagery and thoughtful presentation, inspiring conversations about sustainability and wildlife conservation. The show challenges visitors to consider their responsibility to protect the planet's breathtaking biodiversity.
As one of the world's most popular photography exhibitions, it is hosted at venues in countries such as Switzerland, France, Germany, China, Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
The Busan show is the first time Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been shown in Korea. It features 125 stunning photographs, including "Ice Bed" by Nima Sarikhani, winner of the 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 People's Choice Award. Taken off the Svalbard archipelago, the image shows a male polar bear who has just laid down to sleep on a small iceberg.
This is the largest version of the exhibition to date, occupying 1,980 square meters of space. The show is curated into four sections specifically designed for Korean audiences, offering an immersive experience of wildlife across different ecosystems.
Visitors can also participate in a variety of interactive activities, such as making eco-friendly soap and drawing endangered animals. The specially curated Second Hands library offers books on environmental topics, while the F&B Cafe lounge allows nature lovers to sit back and relax.
Tickets are priced at 18,000 won for adults and 15,000 won for minors. Reservations can be made on Interpark Ticket.
The exhibition is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, and is closed on Mondays.
