Art Sonje Center, Contemporary art museum in Sogyeok-dong, South Korea.
Art Sonje Center is a contemporary art museum in Seoul consisting of four interconnected buildings housing exhibition galleries, lecture halls, and support spaces. Within the complex you will find a restaurant, a cafe, and a shop selling art-related items and publications.
The center opened in 1998 as a venue dedicated to experimental contemporary art and international artistic exchange in Seoul's cultural district. This founding moment introduced a new way of presenting modern art to the city's audiences.
The center serves as a gathering place where Korean and international artists share their work and ideas with the public. You can sense how contemporary art here speaks directly to the issues people face in daily life.
The museum is situated in Seoul's Jongno district and is accessible by public transportation. Plan your visit with some flexibility to explore both the rotating exhibitions and the on-site cinema that shows independent films.
Architect Jong-Sung Kim designed the structure with marble elements that integrate smoothly with modern gallery spaces and specialized venues. The building itself demonstrates how thoughtful architecture enhances the way art is displayed and experienced.
Location: Sogyeok-dong
Inception: 1998
Phone: +82027338949
Website: http://artsonje.org/asc/kor/main.asp
GPS coordinates: 37.57940,126.98200
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08
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