Must-See Art Exhibitions in Seoul: 2025-2026

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Here are some highly anticipated art exhibitions to check out in Seoul between 2025 and 2026:

1. Jean-Michel Basquiat (Dongdaemun Design Plaza - DDP 동대문디자인플라자)

Dates: September 23, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Location: DDP Museum, Exhibition Hall 1

Features: A collection of approximately 230 pieces, including over 70 paintings and drawings by Basquiat, plus 160 notebook pages being revealed for the first time in Korea.

Tip: Audio guides are available. The merchandise is very popular, so it's best to visit with ample time.

2. Kim Tschang-Yeul: Water Drops (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul)

Dates: August 22, 2025 - December 21, 2025

Location: National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul), Basement 1, Exhibition Halls 6 & 7 and 2nd Floor, Exhibition Hall 8

Features: A focused exhibition on Kim Tschang-Yeul's 'Water Drops' series, a cornerstone of Korean modern art. Exploration of his work within the context of war, division, and industrialization.

Tip: It's helpful to read about the deep historical significance connected to the single motif of 'water drops' before visiting.

Note: The admission fee is relatively low (2,000 won), making it accessible.

3. Highlights of Korean Modern Art (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul)

Dates: May 1, 2025 - May 3, 2026

Location: National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul), 1st Floor, Exhibition Hall 1 / Basement 1, Exhibition Hall 2

Features: An exhibition of approximately 90 representative works of Korean modern art from the 1960s to the 2010s, encompassing various movements such as abstraction, experimental art, figurative art, and conceptual art.

Tip: Recommended if you want to organize your understanding of the flow of Korean modern art from an art historical perspective.

Note: This is a permanent exhibition, offering plenty of time to visit. Suitable for a quick visit.

4. Musée d’Orsay & Musée de l’Orangerie Special Exhibition (Seoul Arts Center)

Dates: September 20, 2025 - January 25, 2026

Location: Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Arts Center, Exhibition Halls 1-3

Features: The first-ever public display in Korea of approximately 100 masterpieces from France's leading national museums, the Musée d’Orsay & Musée de l’Orangerie. Commemorating the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France.

Tip: A must-see exhibition if you're interested in Impressionism and early Modernism.

Note: Expect large crowds, so it's recommended to visit on a weekday rather than a weekend.

5. From Impressionism to Early Modernism (National Museum of Korea)

Dates: November 14, 2025 - March 15, 2026

Location: National Museum of Korea, Special Exhibition Hall 1

Features: Exhibition of 81 French paintings from the Robert Lehman Collection, offering a comprehensive overview of the transition from Impressionism to early Modernism.

Tip: The exhibition opens in mid-November, so there's still time to plan your visit. However, it's recommended to visit before winter sets in.

Note: Pay attention to discount benefits on 'Culture Day' and extended evening hours.