Hoam Museum turns itself upside down for latest Art Spectrum show
YONGIN, Gyeonggi Provinde — A giant mural with a black-and-white illustration now blocks the stately front view of the Hoam Museum of Art’s lobby. Outside, enormous cartoon-like images climb its stone façade, while graffiti, colorful T-shirts and caps by subculture artists greet visitors inside. For an institution long associated with celadon, Joseon-era paintings and the refined beauty of its…
The Hoam Museum of Art in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, has undergone a dramatic transformation for its latest Art Spectrum exhibition, titled "ARoomWhereEveryRadioIsTurnedIntoDifferentStations." This innovative show, running until December 27, marks the museum's first participation in the Art Spectrum series and represents a significant departure from its traditional focus on celadon, Joseon-era paintings, and the serene Heewon garden.
The exterior of the museum has been adorned with a massive black-and-white mural, while the façade is now adorned with cartoon-style images and graffiti. Inside, visitors are greeted by colorful T-shirts, caps, and murals created by subculture artists. These visual elements were deliberately chosen to disrupt the museum's traditional symmetry and create a fresh, unconventional experience for its patrons.
According to Kwak June-young, head of the modern and contemporary art department II at Leeum Museum of Art and co-curator of the exhibition, the intention was to "break the authority of Hoam" and challenge the building's imposing appearance. By subverting the museum's reputation and presenting art in an unexpected manner, the curators aimed to offer a distinct and engaging perspective on contemporary art.
This unique Art Spectrum exhibition at Hoam Museum of Art is set to captivate audiences with its bold and unconventional approach to showcasing modern and contemporary art.
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