Insa-dong is a dong, or neighborhood in the Jongno-gu district of Seoul. The main street is Insadong-gil, which is connected to a multitude of alleys that lead deeper into the district, with modern galleries and tea shops. Historically, it was the largest market for antiques and artwork in Korea.
Nowon District (Nowon-gu) is a residential district of Seoul, South Korea, located in the most northeastern part of the metropolitan city. It has the highest population density in Seoul, with 619,509 people living in the area of 35.44 km².
Seongbuk District (Seongbuk-gu) is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located in the mid-north part of the city. The current Mayor is Kim Young-bae (김영배), who has been mayor since July 1, 2010. Seongbuk-gu was established under Presidential Decree No. 159 on August 13, 1949, and was promoted to a autonomous district by implementing a Gu-level local government on May 1, 1988.
Dongdaemun District is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea.
The Gansong Art Museum, located in Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea, is the first modern private museum of Korea and was founded by Jeon Hyeongpil in 1938. The museum was named after the pen name of the founder, Gansong. The aim of the foundation was to prevent Japanese removal of Korean cultural properties, during the Japanese occupation. At times, numerous Korean cultural properties were taken to Japan, such as Goryeo porcelains, statues of Buddha made in Silla kingdom, documents and books made in Joseon dynasty. Jeon Hyeongpil contributed at his own expense to protect Korean culture and art.
Kim Whanki was a painter and pioneering abstract artist of Korea, born in the village of Eupdong-ri on the island of Kijwa, of Anjwa-myeon, Sinan County, South Jeolla Province in Korea under Japanese rule. Kim lived and worked in a number of cities and countries during his lifetime, including Tokyo, Japan; Seoul and Busan, Korea; Paris, France; and New York City, USA, where he passed away.
Artsonje Center is a private art museum in Seoul, Korea, located in Samcheong-dong, a neighborhood adjacent to known for its numerous art galleries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Founded in 1998, the museum introduces current and experimental contemporary art to the art world and public with its international exhibitions and educational programs.
The Art Center Nabi is an art museum in Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was relocated to the 4th floor of SK building of SK Group in 2000 and reborn as digital art museum.
Ilmin Museum of Art is a private art museum of South Korea, located on Sejongno street in Jongno-gu, a central district of Seoul, known for exhibiting mainly Korean art. The museum was established and run by the Ilmin Cultural Foundation (일민문화재단), a non-profit organization founded in 1994 in memory of Kim Sang-man, former president of Dong-A Ilbo, one of the major newspaper companies of South Korea. Kim devoted his entire life to developing Korean journalism and promoting Korean culture. The museum is named after his pen name, "Ilmin".
The Kim Koo Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea which opened on October 22, 2002, to commemorate the life and thoughts of Kim Koo, a Korean independence activist against the Japanese occupation of Korea. This museum and library is located within Hyochang Park in Hyochang-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
Sillim or Sillim-dong is a statutory division of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea. Seoul National University and Nokdu Street are located in the town. Its name means "new forest", which was derived from the woods outstretched from Mt. Gwanak. It consists 11 administrative neighbourhoods.
Sogong-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
Seongbuk-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
The Seoul Museum of Art is an art museum operated by Seoul City Council and located in central of Seoul, South Korea.
Anam-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
Gireum-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
Dongseon-dong is a dong in seongbuk-gu, neighbourhood of Nowon-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
Dongsomun-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
Kim Swoo Geun was a prominent South Korean architect, educator, publisher and patron of artists. Along with architect Kim Joong Up (김중업), he is recognised as a significant contributor in the history of Korean architecture. With his support for diverse art genres of Korean culture, he was referred to as Lorenzo de Medici of Seoul by TIME in 1977.
Sangam-dong is a legal dong (neighborhood) of the Mapo District in Seoul, South Korea. In the wake of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, a large apartment complex and DMC business district have been created and developed into the center of western Seoul.
