Art and Nature in Seogwipo City, Seogwipo, South Korea
Jeju City was our home base for the six days we were in Jeju, but we did not confine ourselves within its boundaries. We ventured south to Seogwipo City, just an hour and a half by bus (we took Bus 281, 1150 krw per way), for some art and nature.
In 2018, a drawing on a piece of foil captured my attention in聽Busan Museum of Art, and the artist's name鈥擫ee Jung Seop鈥攕tuck in my brain. Lee Jung Seop spent the year 1951 in Seogwipo City, and the city has dedicated a street to him. On this street is the house he lived in and an art gallery of his works.
Lee Jung Seop Street (and the alleys branching from it) is, not surprisingly, full of art, be it on the walls or on the ground.
The Lee Jung Seop Gallery has two floors. On the first floor is the permanent exhibit of Lee Jung Seop's life and artworks, and a gift shop. I was most fascinated by Lee Jung Seop's art on foil.
On the second floor is a changing exhibit. Because 2019 (the year we visited) was the year of the pig, it showcased pig-themed artworks. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
In 2018, a drawing on a piece of foil captured my attention in聽Busan Museum of Art, and the artist's name鈥擫ee Jung Seop鈥攕tuck in my brain. Lee Jung Seop spent the year 1951 in Seogwipo City, and the city has dedicated a street to him. On this street is the house he lived in and an art gallery of his works.
Lee Jung Seop Street (and the alleys branching from it) is, not surprisingly, full of art, be it on the walls or on the ground.
The Lee Jung Seop Gallery has two floors. On the first floor is the permanent exhibit of Lee Jung Seop's life and artworks, and a gift shop. I was most fascinated by Lee Jung Seop's art on foil.
On the second floor is a changing exhibit. Because 2019 (the year we visited) was the year of the pig, it showcased pig-themed artworks. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Art and Nature in Seogwipo City
Guide Location: South Korea » Seogwipo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Mustachio Ventures
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Guide Location: South Korea » Seogwipo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Mustachio Ventures
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Lee Jung Seop Gallery
- Lee Jung Seop Street
- Jeongbangpokpo (Jeongbang Falls)
- Cheonjiyeonpokpo (Cheonjiyeon Falls)
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