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Earlier this month, KAFA members explored Luna Luna as part of our art tour series of outings. Prior to our visit to Luna Luna, some KAFA members gathered for lunch at Maccheroni Republic in downtown Los Angeles for some delicious pasta.

Luna Luna, originating as the first art amusement park, opened in Hamburg, Germany in 1987. It featured rides painted by celebrated artists, including Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and David Hockney. Originally slated for a tour, Luna Luna abruptly ceased operations, its attractions relegated to storage containers. However, after nearly four decades, this remarkable collection has been meticulously reassembled and is currently on exhibit in Los Angeles.

Upon entering Luna Luna, our group was captivated by the collaborative ingenuity evident in each attraction, resulting in such an ambitions and exciting project. The rides not only delighted us with their creativity, but also served as a poignant reminder of the final creative endeavors of some of the artists involved.

As we step into the new year, it’s a moment for reflection on the closing show of Mirae kh Rhee‘s installation Seven Sisters: Missing Merope from the previous year. We want to extend our sincere thanks to all who joined us, as it truly made for a remarkable event. KAFA was thrilled to collaborate with GYOPO and the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles (KCCLA) for the closing exhibit!

Artist Mirae kh Rhee and curator Rachel Jans led a personal tour of Missing Merope, followed by 친구들하고/With Friends, a screening of experimental films with Rhee’s transnational adopted Korean artist friends: Rhee, kimura byol, Joy Dietrich, Eunha Lovell, Alex Myung, Leah Nichols, and KimSu Theiler. These films sparked meaningful and necessary discussions on racial, cultural, and sexual identity, as well as concepts of kinship and belonging. Thank you Mirae Rhee for letting us be part of your artistic journey. It was truly an honor.

18th KAFA Awardee Exhibition

Mirae kh RHEE

Opening Reception
Thursday, November 9, 2023
6:30–8:00pm

Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles Gallery

Korea Arts Foundation of America cordially invites you to the 18th KAFA Awardee Exhibition Opening Reception on Thursday, November 9, from 6:30–8:00pm at the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles Gallery.

The exhibition runs from November 9 through December 2, 2023.

We hope you come and experience the immersive installation Seven Sisters (Missing Merope Version) by our awardee, Mirae kh RHEE.

Please help us spread the word about the exhibition and opening. Feel free to invite others who may be interested. We look forward to seeing you all at the opening and thank you for your support and dedication.

Additionally, a closing event is scheduled for Saturday, December 2 from 11:00am–2:00pm, including a curator/artist walk-through and a video screening: 친구들하고 With Friends.

Board Meeting and Dinner at Hyon Chough’s Home

November 30, 2016  

KAFA Board Members visited the studio of Jennifer Moon (2016 Awardee) on November 2, 2016. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about Moon’s art practice.

Carol Eliel, Curator of Modern Art, LACMA

Leah Ollman, Writer, Los Angeles Times and Art in America

Bennett Simpson, Associate Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles