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Martin Green

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South Korea and the (not so) sudden national cultural awakening

🎨 South Korea's contemporary art scene has been blossoming, with the Korean art market ranked 7th globally in 2022, boasting a market worth USD 782 million, reflecting a 32.2% year-on-year growth. Trailblazers like K-pop groups Big Bang and 2NE1 led the cultural export wave, followed by the global recognition of Korean monochrome painting (Dansaekwha) at the 2015 Venice Biennale. Notable art publications include Joan Kee's "Contemporary Korean Art: Tansaekhwa and the Urgency of Method" (2013) and Phaidon's "Korean Art from 1953" (2020). Major luxury brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Cartier have collaborated with Korean artists and artisans, amplifying Korea's cultural influence. President Yoon Suk-yeol announced a substantial investment of USD 3.7 billion in the arts in 2022, highlighting the government's dedication to promoting Korean culture.
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Field trips in our students’ own words – part 1: Chikita’s memorable Moroccan adventure

📖 A Glion Master’s student in Hospitality, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Chikita Giovany Tanati, visited Marrakech, Morocco for a five-day field trip, staying at a luxury 5-star palace and White Camel, a luxury desert camp. The trip included visits to Royal Mansour, Hotel El Fenn, Farasha Farmhouse, and the Amal Training Center. Tanati's experience was enlightening, linking academic studies to real-world business practices, and she plans to apply these insights to empower women in Papua's tourism industry after graduation.
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Wider horizons: transferable skills translate to a world of opportunities for Glion graduate Yukiko

🎓 Yukiko, a Glion academic program graduate, leveraged the school's renowned reputation to secure a role at Booking.com. Her curriculum included practical arts, management theory, customer service, marketing, and accounting. She gained experience with brands like Mandarin Oriental and Adecco. After working in Toronto, she returned to Japan to work with HubSpot and eventually joined DeepL, combining her passion for languages and sales, marketing, and IT-related experience. She aims to use her skills to bridge Japan with other countries, emphasizing the value of understanding and communication in fostering a better world.
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