Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Guide
(in Korean).
Insa-dong
The following are on . The closest subway station is Anguk, Exit 6.
10am-7pm) Cutting-edge Korean art is usually on show in two of the galleries, while the third contains the
smallest book in the world (no more than a dot), as well as the largest book.
10am-6pm) Exhibitions change twice a month. They also have a branch in Cheongdam.
10am-6pm) Specialises in early 20th-century Korean art.
Tong-gui-dong
The following are on . The closest subway station is Gyeonbokgung, Exit 5.
11am-6.30pm Mon-Fri,
noon-6pm Sat) Specialises in emerging Korean artists.
10am-5pm Sat & Sun) Pioneer of the Tongui-dong gallery scene. Look for the metallic butterfly sculpture
between the gallery's two red-brick buildings; art inside includes a 2m-tall dotted pumpkin sculpture by Japan-
ese artist Yayoi Kusama.
10am-6.30pm Tue-Sun) Regularly
exhibits contemporary art by Chinese artists.
Sun) Exhibitions include sculptures and interesting installations. Has a chic top-floor cafe with views over
han-
ok
roofs.
East of Gyeongbokgung
The following, except Artsonje Center, are all on . The closest subway station is Anguk, Exit 1.
11am-7pm Tue-Sun) Supports experimental art and has an annual Open Call for new works. Also has a
book cafe and art-house cinema.
10am-6pm) Two
outlets close by each other here; their main gallery is in Gangnam.
