Pioneer of the Tongui-dong gallery scene and specialising in representing contemporary Korean and Japanese artists, such as Naru Yoshitomo and Yayoi Kusama: one of Yayoi's 2m-tall dotted pumpkin sculptures stands in a courtyard outside one of the gallery's buildings.
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Exhibitions include sculptures and interesting installations. Has a chic top-floor cafe with views over hanok roofs.
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Since 1999, Artside has taken a leading role in artistic exchange between Korea and China by regularly staging exhibits by contemporary Chinese artists…
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4. Daelim Contemporary Art Museum
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Daelim specialises in exhibitions on photography, design and fashion. The building, which was originally a family house, was remodelled by French…
5. National Palace Museum of Korea
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In a modern building in the southwest corner of Gyeongbokgung's compound, this museum displays royal artefacts that highlight the wonderful artistic…
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This elegant gallery is easily spotted by the robot sculpture on the roof of its modern section. Entry is via the converted hanok building, which neatly…