Busan Museum of Art (부산시립미술관)

13.7Km 2023-01-09

58, APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-744-2602

Busan Museum of Art opened on March 20, 1998, with the aim of providing a space to showcase the fantastic creativity of modern artwork and increase the artistic minds of the general public. The museum displays exhibitions in many genres, as well as running various educational programs. The museum consists of five floors, offering exhibition halls, archives, educational rooms, and an outdoor sculpture park. One of the museum's main events is the biennale art festival, taking place in even numbered years. Other events include planned exhibitions, invited international artists, and more.

Museum 1 (뮤지엄 원)

13.8Km 2023-02-03

20, Centum seo-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Museum 1, located in Centum, Busan, is a media-specialized contemporary art museum established in 2019 by Kunst 1, an art agency. Museum 1, which consists of about 2,314 ㎡ in the form of a duplex, has 80 million LEDs on the floor, ceiling, and walls to provide a surreal experience that guides visitors to artworks. Museum 1 pursues art that the public can experience and enjoy. Therefore, visitors can enjoy about 100 artworks, not only fantastic media art that the public is enthusiastic about but also videos, installations, photography, paintings, sculptures, and ceramics by 21 leading domestic and international artists.

The current ongoing special exhibition aims to deliver a message of healing and consolation through art to the weary society living in the post-COVID-19 era. While contemplating works that combine thoughtful life and philosophy, one can enjoy a satisfying getaway from the tiring reality for a while. The exhibition runs until May 7, 2023.