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A List Of Art Museums In Seoul That Will Inspire You
One thing I love about living in Seoul, Korea is how many opportunities there are to appreciate art. There are a ton of art museums in Seoul and even more art galleries in Seoul. Though I couldn’t possibly name them all, here is a list of some of the best art museums in Seoul that you need to check out while you’re here. There is everything from modern art to traditional crafts and museums that also cater to kids. Just take your pick. If you’re looking for inspiration, something different to do in Seoul, visit the captivating art museums and galleries that dot the city and cater to a diverse…
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Hidden Gems In The Hip Hannam District In Seoul
Hannam district, or Hannam-dong, has quickly become a hot spot hangout for the locals looking for intricately well designed restaurants and cafes alongside some artistic and musical venues to inspire. The neighborhood near Itaewon can be enjoyed from morning until night and should be. The district has always had airs of international inspirations what with the roads lined with embassies, but with the influx of music performance spaces along with the ever popular art museums in the area and now surrounded by chic cafes and local design and lifestyle shops, this is a classy hip place to hang out a bit different from the younger boozy streets of Itaewon just…
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Seoul’s MMCA: Beautiful Design and Art Art Art!
It’s not as easy to say as MOMA and sounds more like you’re thinking and then making a sudden burst of sound, but it’s here: The Seoul Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, or MMCA (국립현대미술관 서울관)! The building, or buildings that make up the complex, sits on the eastern side of Gyeongbukgung Palace near the popular Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong district. The entrance looks more like an old school with brick walls and old windows with iron separating the panes of glass but leads to various buildings that span Korea’s history from the traditional red and green Hanok in the exterior to the more modern building in the center.…