Lee Daewon: There Is Nothing to Make You Sad
이대원: 당신을 슬프게 하는 것은 하나도 없다
Lee Daewon (1921–2005) ranks among the most beloved painters in Korean modern and contemporary art history. His brilliantly colored landscapes—orchards, mountains, ponds, and fields—have captivated countless viewers over decades. This exhibition reassesses him beyond his image as the "happy painter." Behind the luminosity of his canvases lie sustained observation, careful study, and formal mastery. In dialogue with Korean traditional craftsmanship and Eastern painting principles, Lee created a uniquely modern pictorial language, transforming influences into a harmonious and serene vision that reveals nothing of sorrow.
- Dates
- Aug 6, 2026 → Nov 8, 2026
- Venue
- Deoksugung Palace · 🏙️ Seoul
- Price
- ₩1,000 – ₩2,000
- Ticketing
- Official museum site
Practical information
- Exact location
- Deoksugung Palace
- Organiser
- National Museum of Korea / LG Electronics, Noru Paint / Moorim Paper
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