South Korea's First Pompidou Centre Branch Opens in Seoul: Viewing the Architecture and Inaugural Exhibition of 'Centre Pompidou Hanwha'
Centre Pompidou Hanwha, South Korea's first Pompidou Centre branch, has opened in Seoul, featuring an inaugural exhibition on Cubism.Summary
On June 4, 2024, 'Centre Pompidou Hanwha' opened in the lower part of the 63 Building on Seoul's Yeouido island, under a partnership between France's Centre Pompidou and the Hanwha Foundation. The facility, converted from a former aquarium, was designed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte with a 'Box of Light' concept featuring a translucent glass facade. The inaugural exhibition, 'The Cubists: Inventing Modern Vision', traces the development of Cubism from its origins around 1907 to the 1920s, primarily using Centre Pompidou's collection. It includes a special 'KOREA FOCUS' section on the reception of modernism and avant-garde art in early 20th-century Korea. The show highlights Cubism's expansion beyond painting into sculpture and stage arts, featuring works like Pablo Picasso's stage curtain for 'Mercure'.
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