Leeum Museum of Art

Leeum Museum of Art

​​In December, I went to the Leeum Museum of Art to see an exhibition.

leeum museum seoul itaewon

This was my very first visit, so I first got lost before eventually finding my way to the main entrance.

leeum museum seoul itaewon

Beautiful statues greeted me on this day with a clear blue sky.

leeum museum seoul itaewon

 

Section1. Celadon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

The first section of the exhibition features celadons. Listening to the audio docent's explanation of each piece allowed for a more in-depth experience of the exhibit.

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

Even the stairs themselves were works of art.

 

Section 2. Buncheong celadon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

 

Section3. Ancient texts and paintings

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

Ancient texts and paintings from Korea are beautifully displayed in Section 3.

leeum museum seoul itaewon

Some artworks brought a sense of peace to my thoughts. It appears that the son of the famous Kim Hong-do was also a talented artist.​

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

 

The exhibition concludes with a room that displays Buddhist art, including sculptures and calligraphic paintings.

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

 

"Gravity Stairs" by Olafur Eliasson

leeum museum seoul itaewon

Last part of the exhibition, "Gravity Stairs" by Olafur Eliasson. Its mysterious illumination was really cool, and it is believed to have played a role in shaping the solar system.

 

Champ Coffee

leeum museum seoul itaewon

Having heard that Champ Coffee is famous, I decided to have a cup of coffee in Leeum's lobby before leaving. Having the opportunity to view so many works of art for free was an unforgettable experience.

 

Outside of the Museum

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

leeum museum seoul itaewon

It is thought that the three structures, which all have their unique qualities, were designed by three different architects.

 

Address : 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul  OPEN GOOGLE MAP

Tel : +82-2-2014-6900

Operation Hours : Tuesday-Sunday : 10:00 - 18:00 (Monday closed)

Admission Fee : Free

Website : leeum.org

Instagram : Click for more images

 

Source : https://blog.naver.com/gprhadl1/223000407995

Writer : gprhadl1

Special thanks to gprhadl1

 

leeum museum seoul itaewon hannamdong

Leave a comment