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โป The museum was in operation from June 25 to October 31, 2024, after which it closed for renovation (planned reopening in 2027)
โปโป The museum will be temporarily operating out of the Lee Jung-seop Art Museum Creative Studio until reopening
The Lee Jung-seop Art Museum was created to honor the passionate creativity and immortal artistry of genius painter Lee Jung-seop. First opening in 2002 as the Lee Jung-seop Exhibition Hall, it was designated a world-class art museum in 2004. Lee Jung-seop’s connection with Seogwipo began in January 1951, when he fled to Jeju Island with his family as refuges from the Korean War. He lived there for approximately one year, during which time he created numerous works inspired by the beautiful scenery found around Seogwipo and the generosity of its warm-hearted locals, including Fantasy of Seogwipo, Landscape Featuring Seopseom Island, and Children by the Sea, indicating the profound influence his stay in Jeju had on his art.
The museum is currently operating out of a temporary space on the 2nd floor of the Lee Jung-seop Art Museum Creative Studio, displaying the Lee Jung-seop Archive Exhibition Part 3: 1952-1954. With free admission, visitors can explore archival materials related to Lee Jung-seop, including books and photographs.
Next to the museum is located the house that Lee Jung-seop lived in while on Jeju Island, and Seogwipo even features an entire street named in his honor, Lee Jung-seop Street. We recommend visiting these sites as well to learn more about his life and art.
