SeMA Marks 40 Years Since Oh Yoon's Death With Archive-Rich Retrospective
The Seoul Museum of Art will honor the legacy of artist Oh Yoon, who passed away 40 years ago, with a dedicated exhibition titled "Oh Yoon." Running from August 27, 2026, to February 14, 2027, at the Art Archives Seoul Museum of Art (AA SeMA), the exhibition will display 860 items from the Oh Yoon Collection, established in 2024 with support from his family. Visitors can explore more than 300 archival materials, including original printmaking blocks and sketches, alongside 31 artworks, emphasizing Oh Yoon's contributions to Minjung Art and his impact on Korean history and society.
Key facts
- Oh Yoon (1946–1986) is commemorated on the 40th anniversary of his death.
- The exhibition is titled Oh Yoon and is presented by the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA).
- It runs from August 27, 2026, to February 14, 2027.
- The venue is the Art Archives Seoul Museum of Art (AA SeMA).
- The Oh Yoon Collection at AA SeMA comprises 860 items.
- The collection was formed from materials donated by the artist's family in 2024.
- More than 300 archival materials are displayed, including original printmaking blocks, studies, drawings and notes.
- 31 works are shown alongside the archival materials.
- Oh Yoon was a quintessential figure of Korean Minjung Art in the 1980s.
Entities
Artists
- Oh Yoon
Institutions
- Seoul Museum of Art
- SeMA
- Art Archives Seoul Museum of Art
- AA SeMA
Locations
- Seoul
- South Korea