Urban Afterimages Meet Old Objects… Rani Seoul Hosts Nam Shin-o and Hwang Won-hae’s 《VESTIGES》
Rani Seoul is hosting the two-person exhibition 《VESTIGES》 by artists Nam Shin-o and Hwang Won-hae from the 8th to November 27th. The exhibition explores traces left behind through Hwang Won-hae's paintings of urban landscapes and Nam Shin-o's installations using old objects.
See, Hear, and Directly Experience Intangible Heritage: Gyeonggi Intangible Heritage Festival Held in Gapyeong
Gyeonggi Province will hold the 28th Gyeonggi Intangible Heritage Festival at the Gapyeong Culture and Arts Center from October 16 to 18. The festival features performances, exhibitions, and hands-on programs involving holders and successors of Gyeonggi Province's intangible heritage.
Korea Heritage Service Opens Seokguram Special Exhibition and National Heritage Visit Campaign in Paris
The Korea Heritage Service launched the "A Thousand Years of Buddhist Art's Mystery: Seokguram" special exhibition and the "Korea on Stage in Paris" campaign in Paris, France, to celebrate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France.
The wood grain of old Hanok meets the grain of denim: Jo Min-yeol solo exhibition 《Silence of Layers: A New Order Built by What Has Disappeared》
Jo Min-yeol's solo exhibition, "Silence of Layers: A New Order Built by What Has Disappeared," will be held at the Yi Seung-eop House in Samgak-dong from October 6 to 25. The exhibition features craft works reconstructed from discarded denim fragments, showcasing the intersection of traditional Hanok wood grain and the texture of denim.
Between the Scenery Before One's Eyes and the Fingertips… Perigee Gallery Holds Seo Hae-yeong Solo Exhibition 《Pure Sculpture》
Perigee Gallery is hosting Seo Hae-yeong's solo exhibition, 《Pure Sculpture》, starting on the 7th. The exhibition focuses on the fundamental process of sculpture by using mountains, seas, and fog as subjects to explore the relationship between the observer, the object, and the act of creation.
National Museum of Korea to host 'Conversation with a Curator' in October
The National Museum of Korea will operate exhibition commentary programs every Wednesday in October during its night opening hours. Participants can explore major themes from prehistoric and ancient times to Joseon and the Korean Empire, including the special exhibition "Our Dining Table," alongside curators.
The Time of Clay Layered in a Hanok... Seoul Museum of Craft Art Hosts 《A House Where Time Accumulates》
The Seoul Museum of Craft Art is hosting the exhibition 《A House Where Time Accumulates》 at the Hanok 'Craft Annex' from the 1st to the 29th of this month. Curated by Kwon Sin-ae and featuring ceramic artists Ko Yu-yeon, Moon Hye-ju, and Lee Myeong-jin, the exhibition explores the relationship between the process of layering clay, the human body, and space within a traditional Hanok setting.
MU:DS exports approximately $110,000 abroad... also to be seen at the British Museum
The National Museum Foundation of Korea's museum goods brand, MU:DS, has exported approximately $110,000 worth of products in connection with the special exhibition featuring BTS's RM at SFMOMA. The brand will also expand its presence in North America and Europe by showcasing products at the British Museum in October.
From Art Museums to Local Attractions... Jeonbuk Museum of Art Operates Honam Tourism and Culture Week Art Tour
The Jeonbuk Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Tourism Industry Division of Jeonbuk State, will conduct the "Honam Tourism and Culture Week Art Tour" from October 1 to 30. The tour offers a 2-day, 1-night itinerary connecting major art spaces and historical sites across Jeonbuk, Jeonnam, and Gwangju.
Gallery T Busan Main Branch to hold Kim Gyeong-hyeon solo exhibition 《COEXISTENCE – Existing Together》
Artist Kim Gyeong-hyeon is holding a solo exhibition in Busan that explores the relationship between humans, nature, and the inner self through scenes of children and animals facing each other. The exhibition, titled 《COEXISTENCE – Existing Together》, will run from September 30 to November 10 at the AVENUEL MF floor of the Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch.
National Women's History Exhibition Hall holds permanent exhibition "Voices" highlighting Korean women's human rights movements
The National Women's History Exhibition Hall is hosting "Voices," a permanent thematic exhibition that traces the expansion of women's rights in Korean society through historical records and contemporary art. The exhibition explores themes of patriarchy, labor, and gender violence until May 31, 2027.
Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture to host exhibitions, lectures, and tours from autumn to winter
The Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture will host various programs, including the 18th Seoul Architecture Festival and a special exhibition by the Danish architecture group BIG, from September to February. The programs include lectures, urban architecture tours, and educational sessions for children and families.
From Reading Characters to Visual Conversation... Geum Bo-seong Presents the Formative Beauty of Hangul Abroad
Artist Geum Bo-seong is taking his "Sowing" series, which transforms Hangul characters into visual elements, to the international stage through an invitation to the 79th ANAF Salon in Saint-Mandé, France.
The original artifact of the '2026 National Museum of Korea Costume Play' grand prize winner, <Carp-shaped White Porcelain Water Dropper>, to be on display for one month
The National Museum of Korea is displaying the Joseon Dynasty white porcelain artifact that inspired the grand prize winner of the '2026 National Museum of Korea Costume Play'. Visitors can compare the participant's costume reinterpretation with the actual artifact.
Looking Again at What Noise Has Hidden… Faction to Hold 《Only Silence Does Not Betray, part. 2》
Faction will host the group exhibition 《Only Silence Does Not Betray, part. 2》 from October 3 to 18, featuring artists Lee Su-jin, Human Infrastructure, and Yoo Se-eun. Curated by Yoon Tae-gyun, the exhibition uses painting, video, and installation to re-examine existence and structures that are easily overlooked amidst an overflow of information.
Artist Jeong Hee-gyeong's Solo Exhibition 'Whispering Light'... Abstract Painting Unveiled Through Light and Color
The solo exhibition 'Whispering Light' by artist Jeong Hee-gyeong is currently being held at the Korean Art Museum in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The exhibition features works that express light and color through painting and media art and will run until November 22.
Familiar homes in unfamiliar colors... Superior Gallery to hold Son Eun-yeong solo exhibition
Superior Gallery will host Son Eun-yeong's solo exhibition, "Here, Where Life Lingers," this October, featuring works that capture everyday spaces like houses, alleys, and gardens.
Gallery T holds YAYO solo exhibition ‘Still Painting’
Gallery T is hosting a solo exhibition by artist YAYO titled ‘Still Painting’ at the Lotte Department Store Dongtan Branch until October 22. The exhibition focuses on the artist's process of layering and erasing colors on canvas rather than the finished result.
Tracing the Trajectory of Creation through 300 Art Toys: Coolrain Archive Exhibition to be Held in October
Arttoy company ARTPIEZ will hold the archive exhibition 《ARTTOY : PIECES of COOLRAIN》 by first-generation Korean art toy artist Coolrain from October 2 to November 22 at ARTPIEZ Gallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The exhibition showcases approximately 300 works and records spanning Coolrain's 20-year creative journey, from initial sketches to final products.
Artist Ahn Chang-hong Opens First US Solo Exhibition 《noon-mool》; Savina Museum of Contemporary Art Continues 30-Year Partnership
Korean contemporary artist Ahn Chang-hong is holding his first solo museum exhibition in the United States, titled 《noon-mool》, at American University's Katzen Arts Center in Washington, D.C. The exhibition features recent paintings, sculptures, and multimedia works exploring history, violence, memory, and the vulnerability of life.
Designer PARKCHOONMOO to Unveil 2027 S/S Collection in Paris… Theme is ‘VOID’
Designer PARKCHOONMOO will present the 2027 S/S collection of his signature line at Galerie Bertrand Grimont in Paris, France, on September 29. The collection explores the theme of 'VOID' through minimal designs, voluminous silhouettes, and structural details inspired by traditional Korean clothing.
LP Gallery to hold Alissa-J special curated exhibition ‘Garden of Childhood’
LP Gallery in Paju is hosting a special curated exhibition titled ‘Garden of Childhood’ by emerging artist Alissa-J, featuring Neo-expressionist paintings based on childhood memories. The exhibition, which began on September 10, will run until October 9.
Park Jin-hwa Re-examines ‘The Clay Figurine Awakened Me’ Atop Black Carbon Fiber
The special exhibition "One Surface, Four Perspectives" is currently being held at Itda Space and Itda Space Small Art Museum, featuring four artists—Park Jun-seok, Park Jin-hwa, Yoo Chang-ho, and Jang Yeong-ae—interpreting carbon fiber fabric as a shared material. Artist Park Jin-hwa explores the intersection of her existing work, "The Clay Figurine Awakened Me," with the unique physical properties of this industrial material.
Vacant Stores on Sharosu-gil to be Filled with Digital Art Created by Residents… 《New-Life Art Radio Shop》 Opens
The Gwanak Cultural Foundation's Smile Education Center will host a pop-up exhibition titled 《New-Life Art Radio Shop》 from September 19 to October 1, transforming vacant commercial spaces in the Sharosu-gil district into a digital art space.
Urban Afterimages Meet Old Objects… Rani Seoul Hosts Nam Shin-o and Hwang Won-hae’s 《VESTIGES》
Rani Seoul is hosting the two-person exhibition 《VESTIGES》 by artists Nam Shin-o and Hwang Won-hae from the 8th to November 27th. The exhibition explores traces left behind through Hwang Won-hae's paintings of urban landscapes and Nam Shin-o's installations using old objects.
See, Hear, and Directly Experience Intangible Heritage: Gyeonggi Intangible Heritage Festival Held in Gapyeong
Gyeonggi Province will hold the 28th Gyeonggi Intangible Heritage Festival at the Gapyeong Culture and Arts Center from October 16 to 18. The festival features performances, exhibitions, and hands-on programs involving holders and successors of Gyeonggi Province's intangible heritage.
Korea Heritage Service Opens Seokguram Special Exhibition and National Heritage Visit Campaign in Paris
The Korea Heritage Service launched the "A Thousand Years of Buddhist Art's Mystery: Seokguram" special exhibition and the "Korea on Stage in Paris" campaign in Paris, France, to celebrate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France.
The wood grain of old Hanok meets the grain of denim: Jo Min-yeol solo exhibition 《Silence of Layers: A New Order Built by What Has Disappeared》
Jo Min-yeol's solo exhibition, "Silence of Layers: A New Order Built by What Has Disappeared," will be held at the Yi Seung-eop House in Samgak-dong from October 6 to 25. The exhibition features craft works reconstructed from discarded denim fragments, showcasing the intersection of traditional Hanok wood grain and the texture of denim.
Between the Scenery Before One's Eyes and the Fingertips… Perigee Gallery Holds Seo Hae-yeong Solo Exhibition 《Pure Sculpture》
Perigee Gallery is hosting Seo Hae-yeong's solo exhibition, 《Pure Sculpture》, starting on the 7th. The exhibition focuses on the fundamental process of sculpture by using mountains, seas, and fog as subjects to explore the relationship between the observer, the object, and the act of creation.
National Museum of Korea to host 'Conversation with a Curator' in October
The National Museum of Korea will operate exhibition commentary programs every Wednesday in October during its night opening hours. Participants can explore major themes from prehistoric and ancient times to Joseon and the Korean Empire, including the special exhibition "Our Dining Table," alongside curators.
The Time of Clay Layered in a Hanok... Seoul Museum of Craft Art Hosts 《A House Where Time Accumulates》
The Seoul Museum of Craft Art is hosting the exhibition 《A House Where Time Accumulates》 at the Hanok 'Craft Annex' from the 1st to the 29th of this month. Curated by Kwon Sin-ae and featuring ceramic artists Ko Yu-yeon, Moon Hye-ju, and Lee Myeong-jin, the exhibition explores the relationship between the process of layering clay, the human body, and space within a traditional Hanok setting.
MU:DS exports approximately $110,000 abroad... also to be seen at the British Museum
The National Museum Foundation of Korea's museum goods brand, MU:DS, has exported approximately $110,000 worth of products in connection with the special exhibition featuring BTS's RM at SFMOMA. The brand will also expand its presence in North America and Europe by showcasing products at the British Museum in October.
From Art Museums to Local Attractions... Jeonbuk Museum of Art Operates Honam Tourism and Culture Week Art Tour
The Jeonbuk Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Tourism Industry Division of Jeonbuk State, will conduct the "Honam Tourism and Culture Week Art Tour" from October 1 to 30. The tour offers a 2-day, 1-night itinerary connecting major art spaces and historical sites across Jeonbuk, Jeonnam, and Gwangju.
Gallery T Busan Main Branch to hold Kim Gyeong-hyeon solo exhibition 《COEXISTENCE – Existing Together》
Artist Kim Gyeong-hyeon is holding a solo exhibition in Busan that explores the relationship between humans, nature, and the inner self through scenes of children and animals facing each other. The exhibition, titled 《COEXISTENCE – Existing Together》, will run from September 30 to November 10 at the AVENUEL MF floor of the Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch.
National Women's History Exhibition Hall holds permanent exhibition "Voices" highlighting Korean women's human rights movements
The National Women's History Exhibition Hall is hosting "Voices," a permanent thematic exhibition that traces the expansion of women's rights in Korean society through historical records and contemporary art. The exhibition explores themes of patriarchy, labor, and gender violence until May 31, 2027.
Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture to host exhibitions, lectures, and tours from autumn to winter
The Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture will host various programs, including the 18th Seoul Architecture Festival and a special exhibition by the Danish architecture group BIG, from September to February. The programs include lectures, urban architecture tours, and educational sessions for children and families.
From Reading Characters to Visual Conversation... Geum Bo-seong Presents the Formative Beauty of Hangul Abroad
Artist Geum Bo-seong is taking his "Sowing" series, which transforms Hangul characters into visual elements, to the international stage through an invitation to the 79th ANAF Salon in Saint-Mandé, France.
The original artifact of the '2026 National Museum of Korea Costume Play' grand prize winner, <Carp-shaped White Porcelain Water Dropper>, to be on display for one month
The National Museum of Korea is displaying the Joseon Dynasty white porcelain artifact that inspired the grand prize winner of the '2026 National Museum of Korea Costume Play'. Visitors can compare the participant's costume reinterpretation with the actual artifact.
Looking Again at What Noise Has Hidden… Faction to Hold 《Only Silence Does Not Betray, part. 2》
Faction will host the group exhibition 《Only Silence Does Not Betray, part. 2》 from October 3 to 18, featuring artists Lee Su-jin, Human Infrastructure, and Yoo Se-eun. Curated by Yoon Tae-gyun, the exhibition uses painting, video, and installation to re-examine existence and structures that are easily overlooked amidst an overflow of information.
Artist Jeong Hee-gyeong's Solo Exhibition 'Whispering Light'... Abstract Painting Unveiled Through Light and Color
The solo exhibition 'Whispering Light' by artist Jeong Hee-gyeong is currently being held at the Korean Art Museum in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The exhibition features works that express light and color through painting and media art and will run until November 22.
Familiar homes in unfamiliar colors... Superior Gallery to hold Son Eun-yeong solo exhibition
Superior Gallery will host Son Eun-yeong's solo exhibition, "Here, Where Life Lingers," this October, featuring works that capture everyday spaces like houses, alleys, and gardens.
Gallery T holds YAYO solo exhibition ‘Still Painting’
Gallery T is hosting a solo exhibition by artist YAYO titled ‘Still Painting’ at the Lotte Department Store Dongtan Branch until October 22. The exhibition focuses on the artist's process of layering and erasing colors on canvas rather than the finished result.
Tracing the Trajectory of Creation through 300 Art Toys: Coolrain Archive Exhibition to be Held in October
Arttoy company ARTPIEZ will hold the archive exhibition 《ARTTOY : PIECES of COOLRAIN》 by first-generation Korean art toy artist Coolrain from October 2 to November 22 at ARTPIEZ Gallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The exhibition showcases approximately 300 works and records spanning Coolrain's 20-year creative journey, from initial sketches to final products.
Artist Ahn Chang-hong Opens First US Solo Exhibition 《noon-mool》; Savina Museum of Contemporary Art Continues 30-Year Partnership
Korean contemporary artist Ahn Chang-hong is holding his first solo museum exhibition in the United States, titled 《noon-mool》, at American University's Katzen Arts Center in Washington, D.C. The exhibition features recent paintings, sculptures, and multimedia works exploring history, violence, memory, and the vulnerability of life.
Designer PARKCHOONMOO to Unveil 2027 S/S Collection in Paris… Theme is ‘VOID’
Designer PARKCHOONMOO will present the 2027 S/S collection of his signature line at Galerie Bertrand Grimont in Paris, France, on September 29. The collection explores the theme of 'VOID' through minimal designs, voluminous silhouettes, and structural details inspired by traditional Korean clothing.
LP Gallery to hold Alissa-J special curated exhibition ‘Garden of Childhood’
LP Gallery in Paju is hosting a special curated exhibition titled ‘Garden of Childhood’ by emerging artist Alissa-J, featuring Neo-expressionist paintings based on childhood memories. The exhibition, which began on September 10, will run until October 9.
Park Jin-hwa Re-examines ‘The Clay Figurine Awakened Me’ Atop Black Carbon Fiber
The special exhibition "One Surface, Four Perspectives" is currently being held at Itda Space and Itda Space Small Art Museum, featuring four artists—Park Jun-seok, Park Jin-hwa, Yoo Chang-ho, and Jang Yeong-ae—interpreting carbon fiber fabric as a shared material. Artist Park Jin-hwa explores the intersection of her existing work, "The Clay Figurine Awakened Me," with the unique physical properties of this industrial material.
Vacant Stores on Sharosu-gil to be Filled with Digital Art Created by Residents… 《New-Life Art Radio Shop》 Opens
The Gwanak Cultural Foundation's Smile Education Center will host a pop-up exhibition titled 《New-Life Art Radio Shop》 from September 19 to October 1, transforming vacant commercial spaces in the Sharosu-gil district into a digital art space.