National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Korea Marks 50th Anniversary with New Vision
Yun Bunmo has just taken on the role of director at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) and has big plans for its 50th anniversary. He aims to transform the museum into a space that’s more globally accessible and fosters empathy through artistic expression. His focus will include improving accessibility, expanding conversations about Korean art history, and working alongside North Korean groups. MMCA also intends to enhance its international artist programs and document the history of Korean modern art through exhibitions and archives. The museum has four locations: Gwacheon, Deoksugung, Seoul, and Cheongju. Anniversary celebrations will feature an international symposium in June and a major exhibition called The Square, running from November 2019 to March 2020.
Key facts
- Yun Bunmo is the recently appointed director of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA)
- MMCA is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year
- Yun aims to make MMCA a globally open museum that shares cultural arts with the world
- The museum plans to collaborate with institutions like the National Museum of Korea and the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
- MMCA has four venues in Gwacheon, Deoksugung, Seoul, and Cheongju
- An international symposium 'What Do Museums Change?' will be held in June
- A large-scale exhibition titled The Square will run from November 2019 to March 2020
- Yun wants to expand discourse on Korean art history and seek interactions with North Korean institutions
Entities
Artists
- Yun Bunmo
Institutions
- National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA)
- National Museum of Korea
- National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
Locations
- Gwacheon
- Deoksugung
- Seoul
- Cheongju
- Korea