Featured Events in Seoul in March 2025 (April Updated)

As you walk around the Seoul Museum of Craft, you will come across a variety of craft works. Just as each form was created to suit its use, the colors were not created by chance. The colors of each work reflect the artist’s thoughts and feelings. Artists devote themselves to research to find the most unique colors and repeat experiments to apply the desired colors to their works. No color is simple and can never be easily expressed. This exhibition is a record of the process in which craftsmen create their own colors, and a story about the time and dedication they put into it. The archive materials, including research notes on colors, poems, materials, and tools, are like looking at a palette filled with the unique colors that the artists wanted to express through their works. The three craftsmen in different fields, Noh Kyung-jo in ceramics, Lee Byeong-chan in dyeing, and Kim Heon-cheol in glass, all obtain colors from nature. Baking colors from the earth, dyeing colors from plants, and making colors shine more colorfully with light transmitted through glass. Creating colors is another way that craftsmen relate to nature. The colors they create enrich our daily lives and stimulate our senses. And these colors will meet you and create another relationship. I hope you will rediscover the colorful colors you witnessed in this exhibition and treasure them in your hearts. ※ ​​The Craft Archives exhibition is only open on weekdays (Tuesday to Friday). Please take note when viewing.

Miffy enters the Magic Mailbox and encounters 70 years of memories again! Take a trip down memory lane to meet Miffy, her family and friends through the Magic Mailbox, reflect on your cherished feelings, and encounter a letter from your long-lost friend Dick Brenner.

In March 2023, the "Anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" Exhibition 'Theatrical Version Jujutsu Kaisen 0'", which started in Tokyo and toured 9 major cities in Japan including Osaka, Fukuoka, Hokkaido, and Ishikawa Prefecture, and received high praise, has been upgraded during the continuous tour, and will be held in Korea for the first time on November 23, 2024 (Saturday) with a large amount of information! This exhibition is centered on "Theatrical Version Jujutsu Kaisen 0", covering the content of the 17th and 27th seasons of the animation, presenting a rich and colorful exhibition for everyone! The exhibition is based on the concept of "experiencing the theatrical version and TV series "Jujutsu Kaisen" on site", and displays a large amount of information such as scene graphic decorations, original paintings and storyboards in the work.

The Seoul Museum of Art will hold the first solo exhibition in Korea, "Sararan", by Kawashima Kotori, a Japanese photographer who captures the beauty of existence, at the Seoul Museum of Art M2 from February 26 to October 12. This large exhibition held on two floors of the Seoul Museum of Art M2 will showcase the artist's entire creative world with 309 works, from his first photography series "BABY BABY" to his representative work "Future-chan" that is both artistic and popular, and new works that capture the cityscape of Seoul. The exhibition will also feature C-Print and gelatin silver prints created by the artist himself using analog methods.

The modern art in the Leeum Museum of Art covers international art trends from Korean modern and contemporary art to Asian and Western modern art, and is the result of the Samsung Cultural Foundation's long-standing belief and passion for the development of Korean culture and art. In 2025, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Samsung Cultural Foundation, the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, provides a place for people to appreciate its collection of modern art from a new perspective. The focus of this exhibition is not on representative collections of well-known museums, but on works that have never been made public. In addition, new works recently acquired by the museum are introduced to enrich the artistic dialogue that reflects the changing times. The exhibition is not arranged chronologically or thematically, but encourages the audience to discover more relationships between works through visual or conceptual juxtaposition, thus creating a multi-layered, non-linear artistic experience. The opening works of the exhibition include Auguste Rodin's The Burghers of Calais, Alberto Giacometti's Lady Giant III, and Jan Bo's Our Country (Part), echoing the history and identity of the Leeum collection that connects modern and contemporary art. Starting with the wonderful encounter with paintings by Mark Rothko and Zhang Xuzhen, to the major works of modern masters Sol LeWitt, Richard Deacon, Carl Andre, and Robert Rauschenberg, which were made public for the first time since the opening of the Leeum, as well as the recently acquired works of Louise Nevelson, Hannah Darboven, and Lee Bontesseu, they complement each other and further enrich the depth and breadth of the art collection of the Leeum. In addition, the architecturally transformed M2 exhibition space will provide visitors with a special visual experience, allowing them to explore the space and works in a whole new way. Through this exhibition, we hope to examine the evolution and changes of modern art through the collections accumulated by Leeum Art Museum over the past decades, reflect on the contemporary context and artistic significance of the works, and feel the complex levels of art through the multi-level dialogue between the works. - Leeum Art Museum

The modern art in the Leeum Museum of Art covers international art trends from Korean modern and contemporary art to Asian and Western modern art, and is the result of the Samsung Cultural Foundation's long-standing belief and passion for the development of Korean culture and art. In 2025, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Samsung Cultural Foundation, the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, provides a place for people to appreciate its collection of modern art from a new perspective. The focus of this exhibition is not on representative collections of well-known museums, but on works that have never been made public. In addition, new works recently acquired by the museum are introduced to enrich the artistic dialogue that reflects the changing times. The exhibition is not arranged chronologically or thematically, but encourages the audience to discover more relationships between works through visual or conceptual juxtaposition, thus creating a multi-layered, non-linear artistic experience. The opening works of the exhibition include Auguste Rodin's The Burghers of Calais, Alberto Giacometti's Lady Giant III, and Jan Bo's Our Country (Part), echoing the history and identity of the Leeum collection that connects modern and contemporary art. Starting with the wonderful encounter with paintings by Mark Rothko and Zhang Xuzhen, to the major works of modern masters Sol LeWitt, Richard Deacon, Carl Andre, and Robert Rauschenberg, which were made public for the first time since the opening of the Leeum, as well as the recently acquired works of Louise Nevelson, Hannah Darboven, and Lee Bontesseu, they complement each other and further enrich the depth and breadth of the art collection of the Leeum. In addition, the architecturally transformed M2 exhibition space will provide visitors with a special visual experience, allowing them to explore the space and works in a whole new way. Through this exhibition, we hope to examine the evolution and changes of modern art through the collections accumulated by Leeum Art Museum over the past decades, reflect on the contemporary context and artistic significance of the works, and feel the complex levels of art through the multi-level dialogue between the works. - Leeum Art Museum

Our first exhibition planned for 2025 will be a solo exhibition by Pierre Huyghe, a world-renowned artist who explores contemporary social issues from a multidisciplinary perspective, from ecology to technoscience. This is Pierre Huyghe's first solo exhibition in a Korean museum, and includes new works produced in collaboration with the Pinault Collection Punta della Dogana in Venice and the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art. It presents the ecosystems where humans and non-humans coexist through video, sound, sculpture and installation.

Our first exhibition planned for 2025 will be a solo exhibition by Pierre Huyghe, a world-renowned artist who explores contemporary social issues from a multidisciplinary perspective, from ecology to technoscience. This is Pierre Huyghe's first solo exhibition in a Korean museum, and includes new works produced in collaboration with the Pinault Collection Punta della Dogana in Venice and the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art. It presents the ecosystems where humans and non-humans coexist through video, sound, sculpture and installation.

Our first exhibition planned for 2025 will be a solo exhibition by Pierre Huyghe, a world-renowned artist who explores contemporary social issues from a multidisciplinary perspective, from ecology to technoscience. This is Pierre Huyghe's first solo exhibition in a Korean museum, and includes new works produced in collaboration with the Pinault Collection Punta della Dogana in Venice and the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art. It presents the ecosystems where humans and non-humans coexist through video, sound, sculpture and installation.

OBVIOUS, IMAGINE Today, we live in an exciting era where technology is opening up new horizons for art. As a gallery that adheres to tradition, Shan Gallery has always highly respected the aura of works created by the hands and creativity of artists, while also striving to introduce innovative artistic attempts. With this "IMAGINE" exhibition, we are pleased to take another step towards meaningful discovery. 100 years ago, the surrealists pursued the free expression of the human unconscious and imagination. Now, we are witnessing the moment when their dreams come true in new ways through the most cutting-edge neuroscience and artificial intelligence technologies. Obvious's works are amazing evidence of how the artist's pure imagination meets science and technology and is transformed into actual images. David Boyd Haycock, an art historian at the University of Oxford, said in front of Obvious's Imagine exhibition: "Surrealism aims to liberate the human mind and break the boundaries between dreams and reality. Although artificial intelligence is daunting to many artists, the original surrealists may have enthusiastically accepted it because they always welcome the ability to explore new methods of unknown and unexpected." This exhibition not only showcases the past of technology, but also showcases new art forms that have emerged from the combination of human creativity and technological possibilities. Through works that harmoniously blend the beauty of traditional painting with the innovation of modern technology, viewers can imagine what the future of art will look like. Our imagination is limitless. I hope this exhibition will bring you fresh inspiration and deep insights.

The National Heritage Administration and Gyeonggi Girls’ High School Gyeongun Museum have prepared a commemorative exhibition to introduce the newly designated national folk cultural heritage, “The Clothing of Prince Ui,” and to widely publicize its value. “The Clothing of Prince Ui” consists of royal women’s ceremonial attire, including wonsam (圓衫), dangui (唐衣), seuranchima (skirt), hwagwan (花冠), norigae (norigae), and daedae (大帶) for court ladies. Gyeonggi Girls’ High School Gyeongun Museum received the donation from Ms. Lee Hae-gyeong (李海瓊, 1930~ ), daughter of Prince Ui. These costumes have clear origins and are well-recognized for their academic and artistic value as materials that clearly show the characteristics of court clothing according to the wearer’s status, and were designated as national folk cultural heritage in February. We hope that this exhibition will provide an opportunity to confirm the dignity and aesthetic beauty of court clothing and increase understanding of the royal clothing culture.

The National Heritage Administration and Gyeonggi Girls’ High School Gyeongun Museum have prepared a commemorative exhibition to introduce the newly designated national folk cultural heritage, “The Clothing of Prince Ui,” and to widely publicize its value. “The Clothing of Prince Ui” consists of royal women’s ceremonial attire, including wonsam (圓衫), dangui (唐衣), seuranchima (skirt), hwagwan (花冠), norigae (norigae), and daedae (大帶) for court ladies. Gyeonggi Girls’ High School Gyeongun Museum received the donation from Ms. Lee Hae-gyeong (李海瓊, 1930~ ), daughter of Prince Ui. These costumes have clear origins and are well-recognized for their academic and artistic value as materials that clearly show the characteristics of court clothing according to the wearer’s status, and were designated as national folk cultural heritage in February. We hope that this exhibition will provide an opportunity to confirm the dignity and aesthetic beauty of court clothing and increase understanding of the royal clothing culture.

Koku Gallery will present Jae-eun Choi’s solo exhibition “Nature’s Country” in K2 and K3 from March 20 to May 11. This is the artist’s third solo exhibition at Koku Gallery, and the works on display reflect on the origin and time of life, the birth and death of existence, and the complex relationship between nature and humans, covering a variety of media such as sculpture, installation, architecture, photography, video and sound. Choi, who moved to Tokyo in the mid-1970s, entered the art world by learning the grammar of flower arrangement at Tokyo’s Sogetsu Art Center and reinterpreting it. In 1986, he held his first solo exhibition with the work “Earth”. In the work, he covered 13 tons of soil on the indoor garden “Heaven” designed by Isamu Noguchi at the Sogetsu Art Center and planted seeds on it, visualizing his unique philosophy on the flow of life and time and space. Through the “World Underground Project” that began in the same year, he tried to combine art and science, such as taking out paper after being buried underground for a long time, examining life and cycles through the traces of time accumulated on the paper, and expanding to observe the microscopic world of microorganisms in paper. Especially since the implementation of the "Dream Earth" project in 2015, we have been working on specific solutions and methods to restore the forests in the DMZ based on professional research. 

Koku Gallery will present Jae-eun Choi’s solo exhibition “Nature’s Country” in K2 and K3 from March 20 to May 11. This is the artist’s third solo exhibition at Koku Gallery, and the works on display reflect on the origin and time of life, the birth and death of existence, and the complex relationship between nature and humans, covering a variety of media such as sculpture, installation, architecture, photography, video and sound. Choi, who moved to Tokyo in the mid-1970s, entered the art world by learning the grammar of flower arrangement at Tokyo’s Sogetsu Art Center and reinterpreting it. In 1986, he held his first solo exhibition with the work “Earth”. In the work, he covered 13 tons of soil on the indoor garden “Heaven” designed by Isamu Noguchi at the Sogetsu Art Center and planted seeds on it, visualizing his unique philosophy on the flow of life and time and space. Through the “World Underground Project” that began in the same year, he tried to combine art and science, such as taking out paper after being buried underground for a long time, examining life and cycles through the traces of time accumulated on the paper, and expanding to observe the microscopic world of microorganisms in paper. Especially since the implementation of the "Dream Earth" project in 2015, we have been working on specific solutions and methods to restore the forests in the DMZ based on professional research. 

This exhibition emphasizes the artist’s instinctive and free expression of emotions. The work discards static images and expresses images of movement and transformation through fluid and changing compositions. By capturing brief moments where reality and surrealism intertwine, the work challenges conventional perceptions and guides viewers to redefine their own sensory and mental experiences. What questions does art ask? What answers are hidden? The exhibition encourages visitors to embark on a personal journey of discovery and respond to these reflections in their own unique way. Ultimately, Endless demonstrates the transformative power of art at the intersection of perception and thought. These works deconstruct the familiar and bridge the gap between reality and imagination, providing new insights and inspiration. Through her art, artist Shchedrin invites viewers to challenge their existing perceptions and reconstruct their understanding of what they see and feel. The exhibition is not only a visual experience, but also an open invitation to engage with the world in a broader way.

Around 1467, the Joseon royal family established the official kiln, or royal porcelain kiln, in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, to produce white porcelain for the palace. Geumsa-ri was the kiln that operated from 1734 to 1751. Geumsa-ri is famous for producing milky white, i.e. milky white white purple, and moon jars. By collecting the fragments of the golden relic, you can learn about the white porcelain produced by the golden relic, such as the moon jar.

A permanent exhibition held at the Bank of Korea Gallery on the second floor of the Currency Museum. Masterpieces of modern and contemporary art history are carefully selected and displayed as permanent exhibitions. Compare the painting styles of the East and the West through a variety of works and walk the path of thinking and strolling.

Hello, aspiring adventurers! For those who hesitate to take on new challenges, we have created an opportunity for you to escape from your daily life and go on adventures around the world. Are you ready to face unexpected moments and make unusual choices in unfamiliar landscapes?

Hello, aspiring adventurers! For those who hesitate to take on new challenges, we have created an opportunity for you to escape from your daily life and go on adventures around the world. Are you ready to face unexpected moments and make unusual choices in unfamiliar landscapes?

On November 15, the National Museum of Korea opened its first dedicated exhibition room for the Oegyujanggak Uigwe. Located on the second floor of the National Museum of Korea’s permanent exhibition hall, this exhibition room is a space where visitors can only view the Oegyujanggak Uigwe, allowing them to fully experience the Oegyujanggak Uigwe.

The Seoul National University Museum of Art (Director Shim Sang-yong) will hold the “Weapon World” exhibition from February 6 (Thursday) to May 4 (Sunday), 2025, showcasing the power of art that contrasts with weapons through approximately 120 works by domestic and foreign artists. This exhibition reflects on our present through weapons that embody the cutting-edge technology of modern society, and highlights artworks that explore the form and purpose of weapons. The concept of arms tax involves the broad impact of military activities such as weapons production, technology development, defense industry and war, as well as the complex military-industrial complex surrounding these activities, on the global environment and the future of mankind. If the "Anthropocene" explores the geological impact of human activities on the earth's ecosystem, and the "Capitalistocene" explains the impact of the expansion of the capitalist system on society and nature, then the "arms tax" is to recognize and warn of the dangers of militaristic civilization based on these concepts. To help people get to know the exhibition, we will be hosting curator-led tours of the exhibition on the last Wednesday of each month, “Culture Day”. Curator-led tours of the exhibition are scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, Wednesday, March 26, and Wednesday, April 24 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The Seoul National University Museum of Art (Director Shim Sang-yong) will hold the “Weapon World” exhibition from February 6 (Thursday) to May 4 (Sunday), 2025, showcasing the power of art that contrasts with weapons through approximately 120 works by domestic and foreign artists. This exhibition reflects on our present through weapons that embody the cutting-edge technology of modern society, and highlights artworks that explore the form and purpose of weapons. The concept of arms tax involves the broad impact of military activities such as weapons production, technology development, defense industry and war, as well as the complex military-industrial complex surrounding these activities, on the global environment and the future of mankind. If the "Anthropocene" explores the geological impact of human activities on the earth's ecosystem, and the "Capitalistocene" explains the impact of the expansion of the capitalist system on society and nature, then the "arms tax" is to recognize and warn of the dangers of militaristic civilization based on these concepts. To help people get to know the exhibition, we will be hosting curator-led tours of the exhibition on the last Wednesday of each month, “Culture Day”. Curator-led tours of the exhibition are scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, Wednesday, March 26, and Wednesday, April 24 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The Seoul National University Museum of Art (Director Shim Sang-yong) will hold the “Weapon World” exhibition from February 6 (Thursday) to May 4 (Sunday), 2025, showcasing the power of art that contrasts with weapons through approximately 120 works by domestic and foreign artists. This exhibition reflects on our present through weapons that embody the cutting-edge technology of modern society, and highlights artworks that explore the form and purpose of weapons. The concept of arms tax involves the broad impact of military activities such as weapons production, technology development, defense industry and war, as well as the complex military-industrial complex surrounding these activities, on the global environment and the future of mankind. If the "Anthropocene" explores the geological impact of human activities on the earth's ecosystem, and the "Capitalistocene" explains the impact of the expansion of the capitalist system on society and nature, then the "arms tax" is to recognize and warn of the dangers of militaristic civilization based on these concepts. To help people get to know the exhibition, we will be hosting curator-led tours of the exhibition on the last Wednesday of each month, “Culture Day”. Curator-led tours of the exhibition are scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, Wednesday, March 26, and Wednesday, April 24 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The modern art in the Leeum Museum of Art covers international art trends from Korean modern and contemporary art to Asian and Western modern art, and is the result of the Samsung Cultural Foundation's long-standing belief and passion for the development of Korean culture and art. In 2025, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Samsung Cultural Foundation, the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, provides a place for people to appreciate its collection of modern art from a new perspective. The focus of this exhibition is not on representative collections of well-known museums, but on works that have never been made public. In addition, new works recently acquired by the museum are introduced to enrich the artistic dialogue that reflects the changing times. The exhibition is not arranged chronologically or thematically, but encourages the audience to discover more relationships between works through visual or conceptual juxtaposition, thus creating a multi-layered, non-linear artistic experience. The opening works of the exhibition include Auguste Rodin's The Burghers of Calais, Alberto Giacometti's Lady Giant III, and Jan Bo's Our Country (Part), echoing the history and identity of the Leeum collection that connects modern and contemporary art. Starting with the wonderful encounter with paintings by Mark Rothko and Zhang Xuzhen, to the major works of modern masters Sol LeWitt, Richard Deacon, Carl Andre, and Robert Rauschenberg, which were made public for the first time since the opening of the Leeum, as well as the recently acquired works of Louise Nevelson, Hannah Darboven, and Lee Bontesseu, they complement each other and further enrich the depth and breadth of the art collection of the Leeum. In addition, the architecturally transformed M2 exhibition space will provide visitors with a special visual experience, allowing them to explore the space and works in a whole new way. Through this exhibition, we hope to examine the evolution and changes of modern art through the collections accumulated by Leeum Art Museum over the past decades, reflect on the contemporary context and artistic significance of the works, and feel the complex levels of art through the multi-level dialogue between the works. - Leeum Art Museum

The modern art in the Leeum Museum of Art covers international art trends from Korean modern and contemporary art to Asian and Western modern art, and is the result of the Samsung Cultural Foundation's long-standing belief and passion for the development of Korean culture and art. In 2025, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Samsung Cultural Foundation, the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, provides a place for people to appreciate its collection of modern art from a new perspective. The focus of this exhibition is not on representative collections of well-known museums, but on works that have never been made public. In addition, new works recently acquired by the museum are introduced to enrich the artistic dialogue that reflects the changing times. The exhibition is not arranged chronologically or thematically, but encourages the audience to discover more relationships between works through visual or conceptual juxtaposition, thus creating a multi-layered, non-linear artistic experience. The opening works of the exhibition include Auguste Rodin's The Burghers of Calais, Alberto Giacometti's Lady Giant III, and Jan Bo's Our Country (Part), echoing the history and identity of the Leeum collection that connects modern and contemporary art. Starting with the wonderful encounter with paintings by Mark Rothko and Zhang Xuzhen, to the major works of modern masters Sol LeWitt, Richard Deacon, Carl Andre, and Robert Rauschenberg, which were made public for the first time since the opening of the Leeum, as well as the recently acquired works of Louise Nevelson, Hannah Darboven, and Lee Bontesseu, they complement each other and further enrich the depth and breadth of the art collection of the Leeum. In addition, the architecturally transformed M2 exhibition space will provide visitors with a special visual experience, allowing them to explore the space and works in a whole new way. Through this exhibition, we hope to examine the evolution and changes of modern art through the collections accumulated by Leeum Art Museum over the past decades, reflect on the contemporary context and artistic significance of the works, and feel the complex levels of art through the multi-level dialogue between the works. - Leeum Art Museum

The exhibition presents the 60-year painting career and major works of Kang Myung-hee (1947- ). Kang Myung-hee established his own painting realm by capturing the relationship between existence and nature on canvas through long-term and in-depth exploration of the essence of the natural scenery he encountered. The paintings of the artist, who has been active at home and abroad since leaving Korea in 1972, are full of influences from different cultures, as well as colors and emotions that transcend the East and the West. "Visiting" is the exhibition title borrowed from the artist's works, telling the nomadic attitude of the artist who does not settle in one place but constantly moves around to create, and the artistic inspiration he gets from brief encounters. Although this work looks like an abstract painting full of light and color, it originates from very specific elements in nature and is the condensed result of long-term training, meditation and repeated "emptying" behavior. Kang Myung-hee's footprints are all over the world, including the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, Patagonia in South America, Antarctica, India, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, etc., persistently exploring the essence of nature and looking for primitive scenery. Brushstrokes and fragments vibrate, collide and accumulate on the plane, similar to the movement of nature. The painting seems calm and peaceful, but in fact, it is a long and repeated painting, an intense dialogue with the world or nature. In an era when the existence of nature itself is threatened, his paintings contain the history and memory of the land, destruction and death, creation and extinction, and after repeated practice and purification, they bring us into the finished picture. In front of Kang Myung-hee's huge paintings, the audience will encounter nature reinterpreted by the artist, and feel as if walking in boundless nature. In 2007, the artist returned to his homeland and lived in Jeju Island, continuing to create abstract paintings depicting diverse natural scenery. Kang Myung-hee's works, which have entered the mature stage of creation, bring deep thinking about nature and human beings. His works stand on the opposite side of modern civilization and cutting-edge technology, exuding a powerful energy of life and rebirth, and comforting and soothing the pain of the times with the power of art. "Kang Myung-hee - Interview" is not arranged in chronological order, but is roughly divided into three parts according to the author's time and space experience and stream of consciousness. The titles of all sections of this exhibition are derived from the titles of the works, and recent works centered on Jeju Island are presented under the theme of ‘1. Living in Seogwang-dong’ and ‘2. Works centered on works created while working in France and traveling around the world. Visits’ and ‘3. Introducing early works that serve as the starting point for the current works and provide clues for their interpretation. It consists of the ‘Secret Garden’ section.

The exhibition presents the 60-year painting career and major works of Kang Myung-hee (1947- ). Kang Myung-hee established his own painting realm by capturing the relationship between existence and nature on canvas through long-term and in-depth exploration of the essence of the natural scenery he encountered. The paintings of the artist, who has been active at home and abroad since leaving Korea in 1972, are full of influences from different cultures, as well as colors and emotions that transcend the East and the West. "Visiting" is the exhibition title borrowed from the artist's works, telling the nomadic attitude of the artist who does not settle in one place but constantly moves around to create, and the artistic inspiration he gets from brief encounters. Although this work looks like an abstract painting full of light and color, it originates from very specific elements in nature and is the condensed result of long-term training, meditation and repeated "emptying" behavior. Kang Myung-hee's footprints are all over the world, including the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, Patagonia in South America, Antarctica, India, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, etc., persistently exploring the essence of nature and looking for primitive scenery. Brushstrokes and fragments vibrate, collide and accumulate on the plane, similar to the movement of nature. The painting seems calm and peaceful, but in fact, it is a long and repeated painting, an intense dialogue with the world or nature. In an era when the existence of nature itself is threatened, his paintings contain the history and memory of the land, destruction and death, creation and extinction, and after repeated practice and purification, they bring us into the finished picture. In front of Kang Myung-hee's huge paintings, the audience will encounter nature reinterpreted by the artist, and feel as if walking in boundless nature. In 2007, the artist returned to his homeland and lived in Jeju Island, continuing to create abstract paintings depicting diverse natural scenery. Kang Myung-hee's works, which have entered the mature stage of creation, bring deep thinking about nature and human beings. His works stand on the opposite side of modern civilization and cutting-edge technology, exuding a powerful energy of life and rebirth, and comforting and soothing the pain of the times with the power of art. "Kang Myung-hee - Interview" is not arranged in chronological order, but is roughly divided into three parts according to the author's time and space experience and stream of consciousness. The titles of all sections of this exhibition are derived from the titles of the works, and recent works centered on Jeju Island are presented under the theme of ‘1. Living in Seogwang-dong’ and ‘2. Works centered on works created while working in France and traveling around the world. Visits’ and ‘3. Introducing early works that serve as the starting point for the current works and provide clues for their interpretation. It consists of the ‘Secret Garden’ section.

The exhibition presents the 60-year painting career and major works of Kang Myung-hee (1947- ). Kang Myung-hee established his own painting realm by capturing the relationship between existence and nature on canvas through long-term and in-depth exploration of the essence of the natural scenery he encountered. The paintings of the artist, who has been active at home and abroad since leaving Korea in 1972, are full of influences from different cultures, as well as colors and emotions that transcend the East and the West. "Visiting" is the exhibition title borrowed from the artist's works, telling the nomadic attitude of the artist who does not settle in one place but constantly moves around to create, and the artistic inspiration he gets from brief encounters. Although this work looks like an abstract painting full of light and color, it originates from very specific elements in nature and is the condensed result of long-term training, meditation and repeated "emptying" behavior. Kang Myung-hee's footprints are all over the world, including the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, Patagonia in South America, Antarctica, India, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, etc., persistently exploring the essence of nature and looking for primitive scenery. Brushstrokes and fragments vibrate, collide and accumulate on the plane, similar to the movement of nature. The painting seems calm and peaceful, but in fact, it is a long and repeated painting, an intense dialogue with the world or nature. In an era when the existence of nature itself is threatened, his paintings contain the history and memory of the land, destruction and death, creation and extinction, and after repeated practice and purification, they bring us into the finished picture. In front of Kang Myung-hee's huge paintings, the audience will encounter nature reinterpreted by the artist, and feel as if walking in boundless nature. In 2007, the artist returned to his homeland and lived in Jeju Island, continuing to create abstract paintings depicting diverse natural scenery. Kang Myung-hee's works, which have entered the mature stage of creation, bring deep thinking about nature and human beings. His works stand on the opposite side of modern civilization and cutting-edge technology, exuding a powerful energy of life and rebirth, and comforting and soothing the pain of the times with the power of art. "Kang Myung-hee - Interview" is not arranged in chronological order, but is roughly divided into three parts according to the author's time and space experience and stream of consciousness. The titles of all sections of this exhibition are derived from the titles of the works, and recent works centered on Jeju Island are presented under the theme of ‘1. Living in Seogwang-dong’ and ‘2. Works centered on works created while working in France and traveling around the world. Visits’ and ‘3. Introducing early works that serve as the starting point for the current works and provide clues for their interpretation. It consists of the ‘Secret Garden’ section.