Seoul's Seongbuk District will hold 2026 Seongbuk Art Week from the 20th of this month through Nov. 1, pairing the district's historic and cultural landmarks with contemporary art.
Contemporary works will be installed at 11 historic and cultural sites, including the Hanyang City Wall, Simujang, the former home of Choi Sunu, Samcheonggak and the Kwon Jin-kyu Atelier.
The Seongbuk Museum of Art will present "Suh Se-ok, Do Ho Suh: A Gentle Touch," the first joint exhibition by the painter Suh Se-ok and his son, the artist Do Ho Suh. The Korea University Museum will stage an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of the painter Byun Shi-ji.
Twenty-two local art institutions, including the Kansong Art Museum and the Korea Furniture Museum, will take part in partner exhibitions.
Side events include the Seongbuk Art Fair, guided art tours and lectures at art bookstores.
From the 20th to the 24th, shuttle buses will run between Hansung University Station and the main exhibition venues.