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Korea Herald
25-04-2025
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- Korea Herald
APMA offers rare chance to explore folk, royal paintings at once
Amorepacific Museum of Art's exhibition brings together more than 100 works of paintings, craftworks and folding screens from Joseon era to modern era. The 19th century painting 'Bookshelves' depicts books, stationery and a variety of antiques that one might have found on court bookshelves back then. It will take some time to appreciate each item, many of which have their own meaning, most popularly: prosperity. The painting, which functioned as a holding screen and was created by prominent court artist Yi Taek-gyun, is on view at the Amorepacific Museum of Art as part of 'Beyond Joseon Minhwa.' It is the private museum's third exhibition highlighting traditional Korean art. This unique genre of Korean painting is called 'chaekgeori,' literally meaning 'books and things,' and prospered from the 18th century. The exhibition goes on to explain how royal court paintings were recreated among everyday people, showing a variety of 'minhwa,' or folk paintings. This genre prospered in the late Joseon era (1392-1910) and continues to enjoy popularity today, with many artists creating contemporary reinterpretations. Subjects of minhwa vary depending on the artist or theme, but often feature a rooster, dog, lion, tiger, jumping carp or the ten longevity symbols. The final section of the exhibition is dedicated to artworks with the most typical minhwa subjects, such as 'tiger and magpie' and 'dragons and clouds.' More than 80 folding screens and a variety of crafts including ceramics, metalwork, woodcraft and textiles featuring minhwa as decorative art are on show at the museum, offering a rare chance to explore chaekgeori and minhwa at once. Some paintings were recently acquired by the museum, according to APMA. The exhibition requires audiences to make an advance online booking on the museum's website. It runs through June 29. The museum is closed on Mondays.
Korea Herald
08-04-2025
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- Korea Herald
You just have to take my word for it: Harold Ancart on the blues of his nighttime paintings
"Harold Ancart: Good Night" at Amorepacific Museum of Art marks Gagosian's second presentation in Seoul Belgian artist Harold Ancart perceives things differently when night falls. Under moonlight, starlight or a streetlight, things start to take on a new appearance. 'I always wanted to do an exhibition around the nighttime. (At night), things start shape-shifting or metamorphose,' the artist said Thursday at the press opening of his 'Good Night' exhibition at APMA Cabinet, a project space at the Amorepacific Museum of Art. The museum itself is inside the headquarters of cosmetic giant Amorepacific in Seoul. 'I am not so much interested in subjects themselves. Painting is interesting when it goes beyond the subjects — when it transcends the subject,' he said. The painting 'Field and Dawn' shows a tree under the dark blue sky, surrounded by several smaller trees against an indistinct horizon that glows orange and white. Many of his paintings of nocturnal scenes feature blue, which the artist said is his favorite color. 'When it is nighttime, you can use a lot of blue,' Ancart said, standing in front of his newly completed painting 'Grand View.' The work, a scene of a beach at night, renders the sea in deep, dark blue hues which splits along the horizon into a nebulous blue sky. In 'Good Night,' the artist juxtaposes the pink blossoms of a tree that stands outside a house. Looking through the house's windows, we see fragments of landscape paintings that are assumed to be the artist's. Dark blue splotches of oil paint interrupt the surface of the scene, as though the artist were attempting to blur the boundary between figuration and abstraction. 'Maybe it is not the way the night would truly be blue in reality, but as a painter I don't really care about reality. If I wanted to paint the night red, I could very much paint the night red as long as I tell you 'it is the night.' You just have to take my word for it,' the artist said. The exhibition opened Thursday and is the second shown by Gagosian, a leading international gallery, which does not have a permanent space in Seoul. 'When we say 'good night,' in general, it is an expression to wish good wishes before going to bed. But for the title of the exhibition, one can literally take the words 'good night' or in a more poetic way,' said Gagosian Seoul Director Lee Ji-young, who added the space was chosen to give viewers an intimate experience. The exhibition runs through May 16 and is closed on Mondays.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
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Amorepacific Museum of Art Presents New Exhibition of Korean Folk Painting, 'Beyond Joseon Minhwa'
Open through Jun 29, the exhibition – featuring 100 works from 20 institutions and private collections – celebrates the beauty of Korea through 'Minhwa' dating from Joseon dynasty to modern times SEOUL, South Korea, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amorepacific Museum of Art is pleased to present a special exhibition of traditional Korean art, "Beyond Joseon Minhwa," in celebration of Amorepacific's 80th anniversary. Running from March 27 to June 29, the exhibition showcases 'Minhwa' from Joseon dynasty to the modern era through a contemporary lens. Minhwa, which literally translates to "painting of the people," refers to Korean folk painting created by ordinary people in the distant past. In recent years, these works have been gaining recognition for their unique compositions, expressions, colors, individuality and level of completeness, transcending time and space to align with contemporary aesthetics. The exhibition aims to celebrate the growing interest in Minhwa while providing a fresh point of view on the beauty of Korea. The exhibition showcases Minhwa from a variety of perspectives by categorizing the works based on subject matter, allowing visitors to experience the unique expressions and aesthetics of Minhwa in depth. From highly detailed and sophisticated pieces to bold and distinctive works, the exhibition presents the diverse appeal and charm of Minhwa. In addition to works inspired by Korean court paintings, the exhibition also includes craftworks—including ceramics, metalwork, woodcraft and textiles—underscoring the influence of Minhwa on decorative arts while offering a glimpse into trends that dominated different eras. A total of over 100 artworks from 20 institutions and private collections, as well as newly acquired pieces by Amorepacific Museum of Art and rarely seen masterpieces, will be on display. Notably, the museum will unveil "Bookshelves" by Yi Taek-gyun and "Geumgang Mountain" from its collection, in addition to best-known Minhwa works, such as "Tiger and Magpies," "Dragon in Clouds," and "A Fish Transforming into a Dragon (Rising from Obscurity to Fame)." Moreover, visitors will get a chance to see "Ethical Letters from Jeju Island" from the National Maritime Museum of Korea collection, "One Hundred Fans" from the Seoul National University Museum collection, "Lotus Flowers" from a private collection, and "Eight Views of Gwandong" lent by Hengso Museum of Keimyung University. Accompanying the exhibition is a 400-page exhibition catalogue, featuring high-quality images, essays by 19 contributors and artwork descriptions by 18 scholars. The catalogue provides in-depth insights into Minhwa and its artistic significance, serving as an excellent opportunity to experience the rich diversity and captivating beauty of Minhwa from diverse perspectives. In an effort to reduce waste and carbon emissions, Amorepacific Museum of Art is committed to sustainable exhibition practices. For this exhibition, more than 50% of the steel frames and glass from the 2023 exhibition "Beyond Folding Screens 2" were repurposed. Additionally, most of the partition walls were constructed using recycled materials from previous exhibitions, promoting waste reduction and resource circulation. [Exhibition Overview] Title: Beyond Joseon Minhwa Duration: March 27, 2025 (Thu) – June 29, 2025 (Sun) Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM / Closed on Mondays) Location: Amorepacific Museum of Art (100, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) Reservations: Book tickets through the Amorepacific Museum of Art's official website ( Lending institutions: National Museum of Korea, Gyeongju National Museum, Jeonju National Museum, National Folk Museum of Korea, National Maritime Museum of Korea, National Agricultural Museum of Korea, The Korean Studies Institute, Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum, Seoul Museum of History, Busan Museum, Ulsan Museum, Jeonju Museum of History, Cheonan Museum, Seoul National University Museum, Hanyang University Museum, Hengso Museum of Keimyung University, Leeum Museum of Art, Horim Museum, Gana Foundation for Art and Culture (19 total) Inquiries: Amorepacific Museum of Art / 02-6040-2345 / museum@ SOURCE Amorepacific Museum of Art Sign in to access your portfolio
