Seoul City Hall exhibition explores fleeting memory of urban landscapes
Seoul is hosting a compelling new art exhibition that examines the lingering memories and subtle traces left behind by residents in a rapidly evolving metropolitan landscape. “Traces of Seoul,” a solo exhibition by artist Chang Eun-woo, runs from Aug. 13 through Nov. 2 at the Sky Plaza Gallery, located on the eighth floor of Seoul City Hall. Overlooking the bustling expanse of Seoul Plaza, the…
Seoul has inaugurated an engaging art exhibition that delves into the ephemeral memories and faint traces left by residents in a rapidly transforming urban environment. Titled "Traces of Seoul," this solo exhibition by artist Chang Eun-woo is on display from August 13th to November 2nd at the Sky Plaza Gallery, situated on the eighth floor of Seoul City Hall.
Overlooking the bustling Seoul Plaza, the gallery has been presenting an annual artist selection program since 2014, providing free access to contemporary visual arts for both local residents and international visitors. Among the 130 submissions, Chang's work was chosen as one of the three winning proposals for the 2026 Sky Plaza Gallery schedule.
Chang's exhibition offers a soft illumination on Seoul's narrow alleyways, neighborhood streets, and everyday urban scenes. These often-neglected spaces symbolize a facet of the city gradually fading away due to modern redevelopment. To encapsulate this impermanence, Chang employs a unique artistic approach involving cutting and layering techniques.
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