London has a true “Don’t Miss” sight floating on the Thames this month. This giant lantern is made from 500 drawings created by some of the Koreans who fled from North Korea to South Korea during the Koran War (1950-1953).
Ik-Joong Kang, a highly regarded South Korean multimedia artist, has created this poignant memorial to the millions displaced and divided during the conflict. He returned to South Korea and invited the ex-north Koreans, now in their 80s and 90s, to recall and capture memories of their times before their flight to the south – a mixture of happy and sad memories, no doubt – recalling childhood, homes and lost families and friends.
1-30 September 2016, next to Millenium Bridge
Good views from Millenium Bridge and south bank. Aerial views from Tate Modern.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 8 September 2016
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Something exciting is always going on in London. How lucky for London to have a giant cube of dreams floating in the Thames. I would miss so much of what is going on if it weren’t for your blog. Beautiful and original entry, Debbie!
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Thanks Paula I was out for a walk with a few photographer friends Tuesday evening. I had seen this cube during the day but we all went back with cameras that evening. Funnily enough a couple of us were saying how many things we miss in London because it’s hard to keep track – but I’m not complaining really! Just lucky to live nearby.
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Always in the right place at the right time, Debs! Genius 🙂 🙂
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Oh you at so kind! Might not be right place today though. I’ve come to Brighton with my daughter to go up the new tower. But the wind is bad and it is suspended at the moment.
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Darn! Well, you never know 😦
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Cancelled 😞 But had a nice meal 😜
On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 5:45 PM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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WOW! That is such a great thing to do, It would be amazing to see this IRL!
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I had to look up IRL!! And yes, definitely worth it! I wonder if it will travel.
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That would be great!
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