In February in Seoul, a feast of art and culture unfolds.

2월의 서울은 다양한 예술과 문화의 향연으로 가득 차 있습니다. 이번 달에는 특히 주목할 만한 전시회들이 많아, 관람객들에게 새로운 경험을 선사할 것입니다. 각 전시회는 독특한 매력을 지니고 있으며, 예술을 통해 다양한 사회적 현상과 역사적 맥락을 탐구합니다. 이제 구체적인 방법을 아래에서 확인해 보도록 하겠습니다.

In February in Seoul, a feast of art and culture unfolds. Here are three particularly noteworthy exhibitions among the various displays.

1. Art Sonje Center: Ha Chong-hyun Solo Exhibition <Ha Chong-hyun 5975>

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From February 14, an exhibition highlighting the early works of Ha Chong-hyun, a pioneer of Korean monochrome painting, will be held at the Art Sonje Center. Ha Chong-hyun is recognized for opening a new horizon in Korean abstract painting through his ‘pressure technique,’ which pushes paint from the back of the canvas. This exhibition presents a variety of series from 1959 to 1975, divided into four parts, exploring how his experimental painting techniques interacted with the historical context of Korea at that time.

• Location: Art Sonje Center Space 1, Space 2

• Duration: February 14, 2025 – April 20, 2025

2. National Museum of Korea: <Vienna 1900, Dreaming Artists – From Gustav Klimt to Egon Schiele>

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The National Museum of Korea is hosting a special exhibition that comprehensively examines the culture and art of Vienna in the 1900s. A selection of 191 pieces from the collection of the Leopold Museum in Austria showcases works by artists who led innovative changes in Vienna at the time, including Gustav Klimt, Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann, and Oscar Kokoschka. This exhibition runs until March 3, so be sure to visit soon.

• Location: National Museum of Korea Special Exhibition Hall 1

• Duration: – March 3, 2025

3. Foundry Seoul: Ulrike Toisner Solo Exhibition

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A solo exhibition by German artist Ulrike Toisner, based in Weimar, will be held at Foundry Seoul. She captures spontaneous moments from daily life and incorporates them into her works, metaphorically expressing various social phenomena such as image overload and selfie culture in modern society. This exhibition presents 64 works inspired by the playwright Tennessee Williams’ namesake play, themed around the fleeting yet beautiful concept of ‘youth.’ Notably, this exhibition is significant as it marks the artist’s first solo exhibition in Asia.

• Location: Foundry Seoul

• Duration: January 17, 2025 – March 8, 2025

February in Seoul is filled with diverse exhibitions like these. Experience the unique charm of each exhibition and indulge in the richness of art.