Experience the Beauty of Art at APAP8 This Autumn
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[Reporter Kim Jin-young]
As the leaves turn vibrant colors in autumn, it's the perfect time to step outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery. This fall, why not visit a place where you can appreciate art along the forests and valleys, and enjoy fantastic media art created with light at night? Welcome to the 8th Anyang Public Art Project (APAP8) in Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, which runs until November 29. All exhibitions are free to the public.
(Left) Night view of Anyang Pavilion, (Right) Artwork displayed at Anyang Pavilion ⓒ Reporter Kim Jin-young
Returning after three years, APAP8 brings art to Anyang.
Since its inception in 2005, the Anyang Public Art Project has transformed urban spaces and nature into art galleries, allowing citizens to encounter art in their daily lives. This year, APAP8 features 41 artists (or teams) from four countries, showcasing media art, sculpture, and installation works at locations such as Anyang Art Park, Anyang Pavilion, Ogam Gallery, and the Open School at Hakwoon Park.
APAP8 poster ⓒ APAP8
The theme of APAP8 is 'Arte X: Artistic Transformation - Anyang's Utopia,' symbolizing a moment to refresh the mind by stepping away from a busy routine, suggesting that anywhere can be a utopia.
Public art amidst nature during the day.
During the day, visitors can enjoy outdoor sculptures along the forest trails, while the indoor exhibition 'I Pavilion' at Anyang Pavilion features media art and installations. A special exhibition, 'The Utopia We Dream Of,' featuring works from Korea and China, is also held at the Ogam Gallery and Open School at the entrance of Anyang Art Park.
What does the utopia look like at night? We visited Anyang Art Park after dark.
A utopia illuminated by light and video.
The outdoor project 'Night Utopia' at APAP8 transforms the plaza in front of Anyang Pavilion and the waterfall plaza into a new landscape with light, video, and sound.
The media art 'Waterfall of Light: Entrance to Utopia' at the artificial waterfall plaza ⓒ Reporter Kim Jin-young
(Left) Media art at Anyang Pavilion, (Right) Colorful lights spread across the park ⓒ Reporter Kim Jin-young
Using the stone wall of the artificial waterfall as a screen, videos depicting landscapes and waves unfold, enhanced by laser lights. Various colors of light blend through thin mist, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that makes you feel as if you’ve stepped away from reality.
Discovering public art on a night tour.
In addition to nighttime media art, visitors can appreciate public art installations scattered throughout the park. To delve deeper into the meanings and stories behind the artworks, we joined a night tour with a professional docent.
Before the night tour, visitors listen to the docent's explanation about APAP8 at Anyang Pavilion ⓒ Reporter Kim Jin-young
The artworks encountered at night presented a different ambiance compared to the day. The contrast between the surrounding darkness and the lights made the forms and colors of the pieces stand out more vividly. Enjoying the artworks' integration with nature during the day and their transformation with light at night is a unique experience.
Public art pieces encountered during the night tour ⓒ Reporter Kim Jin-young
(Left) View from inside the observatory, (Right) Night view of Anyang city from the observatory ⓒ Reporter Kim Jin-young
Listening to the docent's interpretations added an enjoyable layer to understanding the artists' intentions behind the works. For those who wish to appreciate the art more deeply, we highly recommend the APAP8 docent program.
✔️ APAP8 with a Docent (Free)
• Location: Anyang Pavilion
• Operating Hours: 11:00, 14:00, 16:00 (3 sessions daily / approx. 45 minutes)
• Participation: On-site participation available / Pre-booking for groups of 10 or more
✔️ Special Exhibition 'The Utopia We Dream Of' Docent Explanation (Free)
• Location: Arte Zai Shopping Center, Open School
• Operating Hours: Ongoing (approx. 10 minutes)
• Participation: On-site participation available / Pre-booking for groups of 10 or more
✔️ APAP8 Night Tour (5,000 won)
• Location: Anyang Pavilion
• Schedule: Every Friday from October 16 to November 6 at 19:00 (approx. 90 minutes)
• Booking: Available via phone or on-site
Experience the charm of art at APAP8 this autumn.
Art can sometimes feel daunting or unfamiliar, but it doesn't always require a visit to a gallery. At APAP8, you can encounter artworks while walking along forest trails and discover new landscapes where light and video converge at night. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy nature and art together at Anyang Art Park this fall.
Information about the 8th Anyang Public Art Project (APAP8)
✔️ Exhibition Period: September 30, 2026 (Wednesday) to November 29 (Sunday)
✔️ I Pavilion (Indoor Media & Installation)
• Location: Anyang Pavilion
• Operating Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10:00-18:00 / Saturday and Sunday 10:00-19:00
• Closed: Every Monday
✔️ Night Utopia (Night Media Art)
• Location: Plaza in front of Anyang Pavilion
• Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 19:00-22:00
• Closed: Every Monday
• Screening Programs: 'Waterfall of Light' every hour for 15 minutes / 'Colorful Clouds' from 15 minutes past each hour to the hour
✔️ Open Ground (Open 24 hours)
• Location: Plaza in front of Anyang Pavilion, Outdoor of Anyang Museum, Former Joint Space within Anyang Art Park
✔️ Korea-China Special Exhibition 'The Utopia We Dream Of'
• Location: 1st floor of Arte Zai Shopping Center, Ogam Gallery, Open School
• Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00
• Closed: Every Monday
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