A Stranger in Paris

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After the Korean War, many Korean artists moved to Paris, viewing it as the capital of modern art. Those who settled there between the 1950s and 1970s engaged with Paris's vibrant artistic scene, which was competing with New York for international supremacy. This exhibition traces the artistic worlds of these creators, beginning with Yi Jong-u, the first Korean artist to establish himself in Paris in 1925. It illuminates how these artists navigated between cultural identity and modernization, exploring new subjects and media to redefine contemporary art's boundaries, ultimately forging a unique contribution to the global art scene from their experience as outsiders.

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Dates: Dec 17, 2026 → May 9, 2027
Venue: Deoksugung Palace · 🏙️ Seoul
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Ticketing: Official museum site

Practical information

Exact location: Deoksugung Palace
Organiser: -

National Museum of Korea Art – Deoksu

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99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

덕수궁관 02-2022-0600

국립현대미술관 http://www.mmca.go.kr

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Many Korean national museums close one day a week (often Mondays) — check before you go.