Two exhibitions bring 19th-century Europe to Seoul

Two exhibitions in Seoul invite audiences to journey through Europe’s 19th century with museum collections from Italy and France. “The 19th-Century Collection From Capodimonte Museum” at My Art Museum revisits the southern coastal city of Naples through the lens of verismo, while another exhibition, “The Orangerie Museum and the Orsay Museum: Cezanne and Renoir,” at Seoul Art Center’s Hangaram Design Museum, sheds light on the legacy of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne and Pablo Picasso. The

Enjoy art at leisurely pace

Over the past few weeks, Seoul has been brimming with art exhibitions during Seoul Art Week in early September, which coincided with the city’s two major art fairs, Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul. It was the perfect time for art lovers to hop from one show to another across the city. For those who wish to continue their art journey this weekend in the season's fresh air, here are a few selected exhibitions. 'Dialogue:Unread' at Hwigyumjae The exhibition “Dialogue: Unread” at Hwigyumjae, a Korean tr

Intersection of spirituality, art

Exploring how an artist’s spirituality and philosophy are embedded in their art is an intriguing aspect of fully appreciating one's oeuvre. The following exhibitions in Seoul offer visitors the opportunity to contemplate not only the creator's spirituality woven into their art, but also their own inner world. Korean art master Lee Kang-so at Thaddaeus Ropac Following his major exhibition at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, Thaddaeus Ropac Seoul is offering a comprehensi

Gallery hopping in Seoul

Art arouses inspiration in life. And Johyun Gallery, Whitestone Gallery and Esther Schipper in Seoul are now presenting the kind of exhibitions that should be considered on your itinerary for stoking the flames of life's zeal. Hyperrealism with emotion at Johyun Gallery Johyun Gallery in Seoul, located at The Shilla Hotel, showcases a solo exhibition of hyperrealism artist Kang Kang-hoon, whose works explore portraiture and cotton — visual metaphors of intergenerational connections. The exhibiti

Two exhibitions at once at Arario Gallery, Pace Gallery

Arario Gallery and Pace Gallery are each showing two exhibitions simultaneously, offering a chance to explore paintings and installations from renowned global artists and emerging talents. Homegrown gallery Arario shows paintings and installations by new Korean artists, while Pace Gallery is showing the first-ever presentation of American sculptor Louise Nevelson and an exhibition of works by British painter Nigel Cooke. Arario Gallery Arario is showing two exhibitions, “Metissage” and “Silver,

Sunny spring, exhibitions -- perfect combination this weekend

From Mona Hatoum's first solo show in Seoul to rising Japanese and Chinese artists, Seoul is full of exhibitions in March It seems spring has finally arrived in Seoul after the cold snap of the past few days. If the cold weather kept you away from galleries, it is now time for some gallery hopping. Here are three exhibitions in southern and central Seoul you might visit this sunny weekend. White Cube Seoul Mona Hatoum, a British Palestinian multimedia artist, is renowned for poetic and political

How nature is viewed by artists

Three galleries in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, open new exhibitions Here is a selection of three exhibitions that opened this week in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, that you might consider checking out this weekend as temperatures rise back above freezing. Nature interpreted in different ways at Galerie Eva Presenhuber, P21 The exhibition “Perpetual World” is the fourth solo exhibition -- and the first in Seoul -- by Iowa-based artist John Dilg, whose work is presented in a dedicated showroom located in Yongsan-gu.

Start new year with new exhibitions

As the new year starts, galleries in Seoul have opened doors with interesting exhibitions. At Pace Gallery and G Gallery – located in Hannam-dong and Cheongdam-dong, respectively – you can experience art created by both internationally acclaimed artists and a young Korean artist. Sam Gilliam, Kenneth Noland at Pace Gallery The gallery shows a two exhibitions of American artists Sam Gilliam and Kenneth Noland who pushed boundaries. Gilliam – recognized as one of the innovators of postwar American

From conceptual to video art -- must-see exhibitions in December

If you are looking for exhibitions to visit this winter to spend time indoors in the cold weather, here is a roundup of shows that are worth your visit in Samcheong-dong, Hannam-dong and Pyeongchang-dong, Seoul. On view are two exhibitions of video art pioneer Bill Viola and Korean popular painter Park Jina at Kukje Gallery, Chun Kwang-young's hanji installation at Gana Art Center and Lawrence Weiner's conceptual art at Pace Gallery. Bill Viola, Park Jina at Kukje Gallery Kukje Galler

Autumn gallery-hopping in Seoul

A number of new art exhibitions have begun in Seoul, inviting the aesthetically inclined to take an autumn stroll to one of the city's many galleries. The following is a selection of three shows that stand out, featuring works by international artists. Galerie Eva Presenhuber’s pop-up exhibition in Seoul Based in Zurich and Vienna, Galerie Eva Presenhuber has opened a pop-up exhibition with Seoul-based P21 gallery in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, showcasing a solo exhibition by Scottish artist

Gallery-hopping: From Korean abstract art pioneer to Urs Fischer

Take a stroll in downtown Seoul to check out some art amid the autumn breeze, works by emerging artists at Peres Projects near Songhyeon Yeollin Park, Korean pioneering abstract artist at PKM Gallery in Samcheong-dong and Swiss-born, US-based artist Urs Fischer at Jason Haam in Seongbuk-gu. Emerging artists at Peres Projects Peres Projects in Seoul is currently presenting exhibitions of British artist Rebecca Ackroyd and Danish artist Anton Munar. Ackroyd's “The Party Is A Woman&rdquo

Galleries gearing up for upcoming Frieze Seoul

As Frieze Seoul approaches, galleries are bustling with activity as they prepare to showcase their works to art enthusiasts at the annual art fair, which runs from September 4 to 7 this year. The nation's art scene is entering festive mode, with many exhibitions slated to open at the end of August. Notable examples of galleries embracing this celebratory atmosphere with their exhibitions, include Gallery Baton and Lehmann Maupin in Hannam-dong and Tang Contemporary Art Seoul in Gangnam. Dok

Summer gallery hopping in Gangnam, Hannam, Samcheong

Exhibitions are in full swing for the summer. Koenig Seoul is presenting a group exhibition of female Asian artists. Gallery Hyundai is hosting a solo exhibition of Korean artist Lee Seul-gi for the first time in six years. And British artist Billy Childish's unique brush strokes and color use shown at Lehmann Maupin is another must-see exhibition this month. Female Asian artists at Koenig Seoul A group exhibition of 12 female Asian artists is on view at Koenig Seoul in Cheongdam-dong, ma

Photo exhibitions of note

For photography enthusiasts, it is time to go gallery hopping around Seoul and view works by internationally renowned photographers Richard Misrach and Candida Hofer on exhibition. An exhibition of Korean photographer Joon Choi's works featuring the Pensive Bodhisattva statue (Bangasayusang) is worth a visit for those seeking peace within themselves. Richard Misrach’s play on colors, light at Pace Gallery American photographer Richard Misrach is one of the most influential photograp

Cheongdam-dong galleries bring together must-see shows

A number of galleries in Cheongdam-dong in southern Seoul, an area known for posh shops, fine dining and art galleries, have simultaneously opened new shows, making a weekend stroll in the area a perfect time to check out the galleries' latest shows. If you need to grab a drink while gallery hopping, you can easily find unique cafes in the neighborhood as well. Melancholy yet beautiful at One and J Gallery Korean painter Suh Dong-wook imbues the melancholy we all face in our daily lives w