Road Movie: Korean-Japanese Art Since 1945

Name: Road Movie: Korean-Japanese Art Since 1945
Start: 2026-05-14
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Gwacheon

로드 무비: 1945년 이후 한·일 미술

Co-organized with the Yokohama Museum of Art to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Korea-Japan diplomatic relations, this exhibition traces 80 years of artistic exchange between the two nations since 1945. Drawing on the metaphor of the road movie—where travel becomes transformation through unexpected encounters—it explores how Korean and Japanese artists built creative bridges across borders amid periods of liberation, division, and geopolitical tension. The exhibition highlights not only official exchanges but also personal networks and informal solidarities, revealing how artistic dialogue has been marked by discontinuities, misunderstandings, and asymmetries that enriched rather than hindered mutual understanding.

Book on the official site

Dates: May 14, 2026 → Sep 27, 2026
Venue: Gwacheon · 🌸 Gyeonggi
Price: ₩3,000
Ticketing: Official museum site

Practical information

Exact location: Gwacheon
Organiser: National Museum of Korea, Yokohama Museum of Art (Japan)

🎟️ How to book — Official museum site

1
Check opening hours on the museum's official site
Many Korean national museums close one day a week, often Mondays — worth checking before you make the trip.
2
Book a time slot for the most popular exhibitions
The most anticipated temporary exhibitions sometimes limit access to online time-slot reservations, especially on weekends.
3
Permanent collections are often free
Only certain special or temporary exhibitions charge admission — the permanent collection itself is free to enter at most national museums.
4
Book ahead for groups or guided tours
School groups and guided tours generally need to be booked directly with the museum ahead of the visit.

💡 Good to know

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