[K-wave] Art galleries, museums become popular during summer vacation season

무더위엔 '문화 피서', 미술관•박물관 인기

Art galleries and museums are getting popular during the summer vacation season as they offer special experiences for the mind as well as a perfect retreat from the heat.

If you are on vacation or if you're planning one to Jeju Island, you might want to put some special exhibitions on your itinerary.

Cha Yun-kyung takes us around.

"Dreams of a Butterfly on Jeju," a special exhibition on Seok Joo-myung in celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Korea’s Liberation from Japan, is currently being held by Jeju National Museum.

Seok was a lepidopterist who made significant contributions to the taxonomy of around 250 butterfly species in Korea.

At the exhibition, visitors can find paintings of butterflies by Nam Gye-u, a painter of the Joseon Dynasty whose works were praised by Seok.

There is also Seok's legacy reflecting the nature and life on Jeju Island, such as his research notes on his drawings.

The exhibition will be held until October 19th at the Special Exhibition Gallery of Jeju National Museum.

"It is too hot outside. So, we came into the exhibition hall. There are some species that we never knew before. It is great content to show our children."

Meanwhile, an exhibition of artwork by Marc Chagall is also being held at Jeju Museum of Art.

His engraved print series, "Daphnis and Chloe," is being shown in Korea for the first time.

Visitors can spend a lot of time at the gallery perusing the wonderful colors and storytelling behind his work.

The exhibition will also be held until October 19th.

"It feels so great when we get into the museum and artworks also purify our minds."

Spending a summer vacation at art galleries and museums is becoming a trend since people can get some rest while enjoying artistic culture.

Cha Yun-kyung, Arirang News.