Exhibition Overview at Jeonbuk Provincial Museum of Art - First Half of 2026
2026 First Half
Exhibition at Jeonbuk Provincial Museum of Art
Overview
Humanity, simply by existing,
is beautiful.
I visited the Jeonbuk Provincial Museum of Art for a
'special experience' exhibition.
I felt that this was a time to gain inspiration from new challenges,
breaking away from our usual perspectives.
Before diving into the details,
let's briefly introduce the current exhibitions below!
<Current Exhibitions>
1. Jeon Soo-cheon: The Giant Will Come Someday
2. 2025 New Acquisitions Exhibition
3. Noble and Noble III
4. The Setting Sun in the South
Location: Jeonbuk Provincial Museum of Art, 111-6 Moak Mountain Road, Guie-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province
Parking is located behind the museum, accessible by climbing the hill.
Upon arriving at the Jeonbuk Provincial Museum of Art, I was overwhelmed by the vast lawn and the large building. To enter the museum, follow the yellow path visible in the photo.
Upon entering, you will see an artwork that resembles a tree trunk. Typically, tree roots are buried deep in the ground, but perhaps the artist has a specific intention here? The rootless tree and neatly arranged soil evoke a feeling reminiscent of a desert.
Next, you will encounter the exhibition with the most volume, 'Jeon Soo-cheon: The Giant Will Come Someday.' Before heading to the second floor, you must obtain a ticket from the kiosk. The admission is free, so I assume this ticketing is for counting purposes.
2026 Jeonbuk Art History Research Series
<< Jeon Soo-cheon: The Giant Will Come Someday>>
Duration: March 13, 2026 (Friday) - June 21, 2026 (Sunday)
* Closed every Monday
Location: Exhibition Rooms 1-4 and Archive Room at Jeonbuk Provincial Museum of Art
Meeting the Giant at Jeonbuk Provincial Museum of Art
The seventh edition of the Jeonbuk Art History Research Series features the artist Jeon Soo-cheon (1947-2018) from Jeongeup. This exhibition tells the story of our future assets, which have achieved existential awareness, rather than relying on an external rescuer called 'the giant.'
As you explore the four sectors, consider the different eras and perspectives they represent, as well as how they relate to today's influences. This will enhance your understanding of the artist's thoughts.
Nature, moving lines destroy stillness.
This is the theme of the first exhibition room. Upon entering, the first thing you notice is a video, contrasting with the artworks displayed on the right. The artwork expresses fixed time as a panorama, prompting thoughts about humanity's expression of nature's flow.
Civilization evolves into nature.
This is the theme of the second exhibition room. It describes how 'TOW' from the Silla period evokes the collective spirit of the nation through historical imagery. Below the TOW, industrial waste is visible, reflecting the artist's intention to provoke thoughts about modern and historical existence.
After passing through the first and second exhibition rooms, you will suddenly encounter a space called 'A,' described as an archive lounge. This space allows visitors to freely reflect on Jeon Soo-cheon's artistic world.
Society reads beyond the landscape of objects.
This is the theme of the third exhibition room. The artist captures the phenomenon where human value in modern society is assessed not by existence but by productivity and consumption ability, using barcodes. This highlights the disparity between external economic value and intrinsic value.
As the saying goes, 'Beauty lies in the details,' this exhibition aims to awaken our senses to the essential values that can only be recognized through careful observation.
Finally, in the fourth exhibition room, I realized that the overarching theme connecting all four rooms is 'our future, having achieved existential awareness.' The giant is only realized when I recognize myself and my value, forming a complete artwork.
2025 New Acquisitions Exhibition
Duration: March 13, 2026 (Friday) - April 19, 2026 (Sunday)
* Closed every Monday
Location: Exhibition Room 5 at Jeonbuk Provincial Museum of Art
After completing the fourth exhibition room, I continued to the fifth exhibition room.
The 'New Acquisitions Exhibition' represents the efforts of Jeonbuk Provincial Museum of Art throughout 2025. It showcases various works that balance transparency and professionalism for the common good.
From lifelike masterpieces to modern art that invites boundless imagination, many artists participated in this exhibition. Jeonbuk Provincial Museum of Art allocates 10% of its budget to energize the art market, allowing visitors to view nine additional acquired pieces.
Permanent Exhibition of Donated Works: << Noble and Noble III >>
Duration: February 10, 2026 (Tuesday) - August 30, 2026 (Thursday)
* Closed every Monday
Location: Lobby on the first floor of Jeonbuk Provincial Museum of Art
After viewing all exhibitions on the second floor, returning to the first floor will reveal the 'Permanent Exhibition of Donated Works.' This exhibition features works by the printmaker Ji Yong-chul (1963-2010), who critically addresses local issues and realities.
In total, there are 13 works to view, and the names of the donating artists are displayed on the wall, which can help recall the names and works seen on the second floor.
The Setting Sun in the South
Duration: December 9, 2025 (Tuesday) - June 28, 2026 (Sunday)
Location: Outdoor Garden and Moak Mountain Area of Jeonbuk Provincial Museum of Art
Beyond the boundaries of the location
Works by artists Lee Kang-won, Chae Woo-seung, Kang Yong-myeon, Kim Young-bong, and Moon Min can be viewed in 'unnoticed non-places.' This outdoor project explores the possibilities of coexistence by expanding the paradigm of exhibitions.
While you can easily find the location of the artworks by looking at the pamphlet in the lobby, searching for them around the museum can also be an enjoyable way to experience the exhibition.
Having concluded my outdoor viewing, I believe that directly engaging with the artworks provides a genuine experience, more so than simply sharing photos. The museum's layout was clean and navigable, and if needed, you can ask the guides in each exhibition room for assistance to enhance your understanding of the artworks.
Thank you for reading, and I look forward to sharing more stories in the future.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/jbgokr/224235893251
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