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This photograph was taken when Mark Goddard appeared at the Sydney Collectables Fair in Parramatta in Sydney in 1997.
My cousin is Scott Weiland's biggest fan. That's all I can say about this picture. This is Teresa at Thanksgiving time. She had just met him (again) and was telling me about his signing and show later in Hollywood. What is "fandom" ? I am also guilty as charged in the case of John Doe and Exene from "X" also Elton John. What makes us tick psychologically when it comes to this subject? Why do some of these public figures make us so gushy and feel so wonderful inside? It's a good thing, but it's a curious thing for sure.
Balko Kim
K-pop garments as personal expression: Balko
Prolific style director Balko has worked with some of the biggest names in K-pop, including BTS and BLACKPINK. These garments reflect her wish for the K-pop industry to burst free from its restrictive idol system to go global in a punk, anarchic style. This dress, worn by f(x)'s Luna in the Madonna music video, and the white jumpsuit are covered with hand-painted extracts from the Korean national anthem, embodying Balko's wish for idols to freely express themselves without losing sight of their Korean identity.
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Taken in the Exhibition
Hallyu! The Korean Wave
(September 2022 until June 2023)
Hallyu! The Korean Wave showcases the colourful and dynamic popular culture of South Korea, exploring the makings of the Korean Wave and its global impact on the creative industries of cinema, drama, music, fandom, beauty and fashion.
From K-Pop costumes to K-drama props and posters, alongside photography, sculpture, fashion, video and pop culture ephemera, the exhibition invites visitors to delve into the phenomenon known as 'hallyu' – meaning 'Korean Wave'. Hallyu rose to prominence in the late 1990s, rippling across Asia before reaching all corners of the world and challenging the currents of global pop culture today.
Hallyu! The Korean Wave explores the makings of the Korean Wave through cinema, drama, music and fandoms, and underlines its cultural impact on the beauty and fashion industries. The exhibition features around 200 objects alongside pop culture ephemera and digital displays across four thematic sections.
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"Somewhere out in the darkness, a phoenix was singing in a way Harry had never heard before: a stricken lament of terrible beauty." ― J.K. Rowling, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"