In Seoul's Seongbuk-dong, art finds a home in historic spaces
In Seongbuk-dong, a quiet neighborhood tucked beyond Seoul’s centuries-old city wall, traditional houses and secluded gardens have long drawn generations of modern and contemporary Korean artists, poets and architects seeking space to live, work and reflect. Painters Kim Whan-ki, known for his abstract works, and Lee Jung-seop, best known for his paintings of white oxen, were among them. So it is…
In Seoul's Seongbuk-dong, a serene district nestled beyond the city's ancient walls, a rich tradition of modern and contemporary Korean art has flourished for generations. Notable artists such as painter Kim Whan-ki and his contemporary Lee Jung-seop, who created striking paintings of white oxen, once called this tranquil enclave home.
In recognition of this cultural significance, Seongbuk Art Week is set to unfold in the region, starting Tuesday. The event will transform Seongbuk-dong and its surrounding areas into a cohesive museum, showcasing over 40 exhibitions and projects. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Seongbuk District, the Seongbuk Cultural Foundation, and the Seongbuk Museum of Art.
An intriguing aspect of the week is its exploration of how artistic attachments to places can persist through generations. At the Seongbuk Museum of Art, a special exhibition brings together two generations of the same artistic family: abstract ink painter Suh Se-ok and his son, installation artist Do Ho Suh, both of whom have a deep connection to the family's Seongbuk-dong hanok, or traditional Korean residence.
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