MMCA to present history of Korean contemporary art

On the cultural front.

Exhibitions showcasing Korea's modern works of art are taking place at two branches of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.

Our Cha Yun-kyung has a glimpse.

The Seoul branch of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, located in Jong-no District, is presenting famous works of Korean contemporary artists from the 1960s to the 2010s, utilising the museum's own collection.

Starting with the renowned Kim Whan Ki's work, "Echo of Mountain," audiences can also find "Samramansang," a giant installation by Kang Ik-joong, and also "Floor" by Suh Do-ho.

"As lots of Korean artists donated their works, as well as some from the Lee Kun-hee art collection, the quality of the museum's collection has been improved."

World-famous artist Paik Nam-june's "Junk," which was shown at his personal exhibition at the Wolfsburg Art Museum in 1995, and Kim Soo-ja's "Bottari" from 2007 are being shown in public for the first time ever.

The Gwacheon branch of MMCA, located in Gwacheon district, also presents works created in the first half of the 20th century, which encompass the Korean Empire to the Korean War, exploring how artists wrestled with the changes and challenges of their times.

Famous art that came out after the Korean War is also scheduled to be shown from the end of June, which will offer viewers a multilayered introduction to current trends in Korean contemporary art through various eras.

Cha Yun-kyung, Arirang News.