“Art
speaks the soul of its culture.”
Abby Willowroot
There is a box-like structure that adorns the
hillside just past the familiar venue that is Daegu Stadium. Inside a gift awaits you. The ambience is a unique
mix of the glass and steel one finds in Finland and the hospitality that is so uniquely
characteristic of Korea. Here, at the Daegu Art Museum, you can hear the intriguing
voices of Korea’s artists and experience their art with all your senses.
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| THE DAEGU ART MUSEUM |
One current exhibit celebrates the 100th
anniversary of the birth of Korean artist, Lee In Sung (1912-1950). I was drawn
like a moth to a flame, to his “Girl” (1940), a painting of his daughter in her
striking red dress and subtle, long pigtails. She seems to portray all the
magic and complexity possessed by Korean girls.
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| LEE IN SUNG'S "GIRL" (1940) |
Shin Sang Ho’s (b.1947) sculptures are as
direct, as they are colorful. It is easy to be captivated and provoked by his
use of material, including a great deal of military hardware.
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| SCULPTURE BY SHIN SANG HO |
Interestingly, the site also features a
wonderful restaurant which will help make your visit that much more appetizing.
This world-class art museum is perhaps Daegu’s best kept secret. With your
family, friends or even for personal exploration, a morning or afternoon at the
Daegu Art Museum is an unbeatable cultural gift.
From November through March the Daegu Art
Museum is open daily from 10:00 AM -6 PM. Closed Mondays. For more information
including directions and exhibit information:
http://www.daeguartmuseum.org/eng/main/
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