With advances in media, art is no longer confined to solemn museums and we can access it anytime, anywhere. Some criticize this phenomenon, saying that the dignity of art has disappeared. However, pop art has a variety of charms because it is made with everyday materials and is full of colorful visu

Movies are one kind of media that influence us a lot. They bring us enjoyment and at the same time deliver lessons with a deep resonance. They capture the lives of ordinary people or show extraordinary fantasy worlds. As such, various movie moments hold a place in our memories. SMT invites Sookmyung

When was the last time you visited a museum to experience cultural heritage? Most people often visit exhibitions of contemporary artists, but they don't tend to go to museums that display cultural assets. Here is an interesting exhibition that we should pay attention to. The National Museum of Korea

The 89th reporters' long journey with The Sookmyung Times is over. Under the motto of "Critical Voice to Change the World," five journalists have been critical voices at Sookmyung Women's University for two years. We hope our efforts and voices are firmly embedded in the articles of this precious ma

Just as humans capture the world with their eyes, cameras also capture the world with lenses. A photographer uses the camera to present people with colorful images of the world, including sky and land, mountains and seas. But there is an artist who expresses more than reality with a camera. The mome

Now that we have achieved material abundance, our lives flow smoothly. Therefore, we are rarely worried about what to eat, wear, and where to live. Moreover, we live in an environment where food is easily available, so when it comes to food, we don't think about where it comes from. However, since h

We learned about dinosaurs by looking at pictures, and it did not feel strange. But it is strange to think that children will learn about elephants only by books soon. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, about half of all species on Earth could disappear by 2100. More th

Influencer Rozy, Kpop group Aespa, and avatar production application Zepeto. When you think of the metaverse, these might be the first things that come to your mind. The world is jumping into the virtual world with the metaverse. Then what about art? The NFT art market is booming, and artists are cr

When we were young, we encountered traditional Korean fairy tales and myths. The mysterious stories were full of various episodes centered on animals, ghosts, or inanimate objects that existed only in imagination. But gradually we became adults, and the grand and mysterious world that we dreamed of

The 88th SMT is over. Let's applaud the 88th reporters who have worked hard for two years. And please look forward to the new beginning of The Sookmyung Times. Lim Hyeji: My role in The Sookmyung Times is over. Two years is shorter than I thought. Obviously, I learned a lot and achieved a lot, but I

Close your eyes and imagine a warm house with light coming in. Curtains swaying in the wind, warm sunshine, and a twinkling lake are visible out the window. All of these will make the heart flutter. Even more, if the sounds of birds and water are heard in the distance, it'll be a perfect day. There

The masks people wear today are thrown away casually. Toys used to play with are now thrown away because people don't need them, and boxes that come when people order new shoes are thrown away. Food with perfectly good taste and quality is not sold because of its strange appearance, and fashion item

Do you like art? Not many people would be excited and sincerely respond with 'yes'. However, to those of you who are not interested in the arts or simply do not like artwork, you would be familiar with several well-known pieces such as Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe's flowing dress picture over the gr

Which cartoon character comes to mind when you think of your childhood? There might be many memorable characters including characters from children's programs, characters from animation films, and characters on display at toy stores. How about going through some daily healing by recalling memorable

Another year has passed, and some of SMT will see new faces while others will be saying good-bye. SMT would like to give the opportunity for the 87th reporters leaving to say adieu. They have done their best over the last two years. It's been two years since you joined SMT. How do you feel knowing t

Every morning the city begins with the sound of car engines or the sound of bustling people traveling by subway or bus. The lives of urbanites end their day looking at the city's lights that never go out. This life is all too familiar to those living in the city, but even if you have never lived in

What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘bloom’? Likely, you think of flowers. As we all know, when seeds of flowers are planted and their roots take form, they absorb nutrients from the ground. Stems and leaves grow and then a flower on the plant blooms. This is very similar to life. Are you bloo

Unconsciously, people keep pictures of life in their minds. Recalling those pictures, people with either say, "happy" or "sad". Like this, people could feel differently though they may be looking at the same picture. It could be that an individual was merely having a hard day when they interpreted t

Have you ever thought about the way you live life? Some of you might think life is great, but others may be agonizing over whether you have really done what you truly wanted to do in life. Such thoughts can make one depressed, but at the same time, it is a great chance to ponder 'How can I live bett

Many people are attracted to colorful sensual paintings, from still life to landscapes. They remind us of places in the city where we have walked and remind us of a brief instance in our lives. In particular, brush strokes and simple background colors of a painting leave strong impressions on a view