How do you usually spend your weekends? The weekend is coming soon, are you already thinking about where to go? Although many people are reluctant to go outside due to the hot weather in summer, there are many things to enjoy indoors.
What do you think of having fun indoors? A museum would be a good choice. Of course, there are various art museums in Seoul, but I would like to introduce you to the Daegu Art Museum, which is located in Daegu, the city where I live.
Introduction to Daegu Art Museum
The Daegu Art Museum is an art museum located in Suseong-gu, Daegu, and opened on May 25, 2011. Daegu Art Museum, as the center of culture and art in Daegu, introduces various genres and trends of contemporary art, supports the creative activities of local artists, and strives to develop into a world-class art museum through international exchanges and cooperation.
Daegu Art Museum has a total of 3 exhibition rooms from the 1st floor to the 3rd floor, an auditorium, a cafe, a library, and an art shop, and holds about 20,000 pieces in its collection. The collection includes many works by artists from or related to Daegu, such as Kim Ho-ryong, Sim Juk-ja, Park Chul-ho, Shin Seok-pil, Kang Woo-moon, Han Un-seong, Lee Dong-jin, and Kim Yong-jo. It also houses works by world-renowned artists such as Daniel Buren and Anri Sala.
Daegu Art Museum is currently holding a digital exhibition called 'Immersion'. This exhibition is an exhibition that provides a different experience and impression to the audience through the convergence of digital technology and art, and uses various digital devices such as VR, AR, and AI to enable interaction between the artwork and the audience. The exhibition was open until June 30 this year.
The admission fee for Daegu Art Museum is 1,000 won for adults, and some discounts are applied depending on individuals, groups, and targets. The last Wednesday of every month is a cultural day. General exhibitions are free and special exhibitions are 50% off. Viewing hours are from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm in summer (April to October) and from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in winter (November to March). Closed on Mondays, January 1st, Lunar New Year's Day, and Chuseok.
Evaluation of Daegu Art Museum
There are various evaluations of Daegu Art Museum. Some people say that the Daegu Art Museum, as a leading art museum in Daegu, introduces various genres and trends of contemporary art, supports the creative activities of local artists, and strives to develop into a world-class art museum through international exchanges and cooperation. I commend you. In addition, Daegu Art Museum's exhibitions and educational programs are praised for providing unique experiences and impressions to visitors.
However, others are disappointed and criticize the fact that some of the works in the Daegu Art Museum's collection have been identified as forgeries. The city of Daegu announced that as a result of requesting an appraisal of 10 works in the Daegu Art Museum, which are controversial for forgery, two additional works were confirmed as forgeries. Daegu City plans to withdraw works that have been found to be counterfeit from the exhibition, check the contract at the time of purchase, and request a refund or compensation.
Evaluation of the Daegu Art Museum may differ depending on individual tastes and perspectives. I hope that the Daegu Art Museum can overcome the crisis and present a richer and more diverse culture and arts.
