april exhibition picks: from Dior to Jim Avignon, 4 exhibitions you won’t want to miss in Seoul and Busan

here are the major exhibitions taking place in Seoul and Busan in April 2025.

from fashion icon Dior to an exhibition of original paintings by Art Nouveau master Alphonse Mucha, legendary musician Patti Smith on sound, and the pop art of the witty Jim Avignon.

there’s no shortage of emotionally stimulating exhibitions this month. we highly recommend it for a weekend date, or even a solo escape.

1. christian Dior: designer of Dreams (Jung-gu, Seoul)

a massive exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the world’s favorite designer brand, Dior, has finally landed in Seoul.

traveling from Paris, London, and New York to Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Designer of Dreams is an overwhelming spatial exploration of Dior’s worldview and design aesthetic.

highlights:

the history of New Look

9 pieces that reimagine ‘Lady Dior’

celebrity attendees include Kim Yeon-ah, Blackpink’s Jisoo and more

about the exhibition:

venue: 281 Euljiro-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

when: April 19 – July 13, 2025

2. alphonse Mouha Wonhwa Exhibition: flowers of Art Nouveau (Gangnam, Seoul)

an exhibition of original paintings by Alphonse Mucha, the artist who captivated Paris with a single poster, is coming to Seoul.

the exhibition features more than 300 original paintings and stained glass reproductions by the artist, who is known as one of the foremost exponents of Art Nouveau.

recommended points of interest:

recreated stained glass rooms of Prague Castle

posters, prints, drawings, and other original works on display

le Style Muha’s iconic color scheme

about the exhibition:

where: 518 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Textile Center Building B1)

duration: March 20, 2025 – July 13, 2025

3. soundwalk Collective & Patti Smith: A Conversation That Will Never End (Jung-gu, Seoul)

an original sound exhibition combining music, poetry, and philosophy.

a collaborative project between Patti Smith and Soundwork Collective takes place at Seoul Picnic.

using ‘sound’ to talk about memory, society, and the environment, the exhibition is also a global co-located exhibition with the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo.

featured content:

<Audio installations including “Children of Chernobyl,” “Pasolini,” etc

poetry readings by Patti Smith

sound art with themes of literature and the environment

about the exhibition:

where: 30, Deunggye-ro 6-ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (PIKNIC)

when: April 19 – July 20, 2025

4. jim Avignon Exhibition: 21st Century Smile (Suyeong-gu, Busan)

a pop art exhibition by Jim Avignon, known for his peace murals on the Berlin Wall, is coming to Busan.

bring the family to see Jim Avignon’s work, which depicts the city and society through a playful, colorful, and satirical lens.

exhibition features:

large-scale paintings, music videos, murals, and installations

audiovisual content fused with self-composed music

exhibits suitable for viewing with children

about the exhibit:

where: 96 Gwangnam-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan

duration: April 17 – August 31, 2025

final Tips

pick just one or two of these exhibitions in Seoul and Busan this April and you’ll be sure to get plenty of artistic inspiration and emotional fulfillment.

the Dior and Muha Wonhwa exhibitions are great for fashion and art lovers, while the Jim Avignon exhibition is perfect for families looking for a cultural outing with kids.