Explore Centre Pompidou Hanwha, a stunning new art museum in Seoul, created within the remodeled annex of the iconic 63 Building. Spanning four floors and featuring approximately 1,650 square meters of exhibition space across two halls, the museum is a visual masterpiece. Designed by renowned French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, known for his work on the Louvre renovation and Incheon International Airport, the space embodies a “box of light” concept, maximizing natural daylight and emitting a soft, inviting glow at night.
The museum’s inaugural exhibition, “Cubists: Pioneers of Vision,” showcases approximately 90 works from 40 artists, including masters like Picasso, Georges Braque, Fernand Leger, and Juan Gris. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to see a large ballet stage curtain created by Picasso, making its debut in South Korea.
The Hanwha Foundation plans to curate exhibitions through 2027, drawing from the prestigious Centre Pompidou collection. These exhibitions will highlight key movements in 20th-century modern art, featuring iconic artists such as Marc Chagall, Wassily Kandinsky, Henri Matisse, and Constantin Brancusi.
“Centre Pompidou Hanwha will be an accessible museum connecting art, technology, and the future, offering a fresh perspective on global art collections in the heart of Seoul,” said Hanwha Foundation Chairman Lee Sung-soo in a statement.
