The Whanki Museum is a private art museum in Jongno-gu , in central Seoul , South Korea. It was established by the Whanki Foundation mainly to exhibit and commemorate the art of Whanki Kim , one of Korea's foremost abstract painters. The museum is located in Buam-dong , close to Seongbuk-dong , Seongbuk-gu , where Whanki Kim and his wife spent many years. The atmosphere and natural environment of the two places have much in common. The museum building was designed by architect Kyu-seung Woo. Construction began in 1990, and the museum opened in November, 1992.
1-466: The bulk of the collection is displayed in the main building which was specially designed to showcase Whanki Kim's art. Special exhibitions are held in Annex 1, which includes a café and art shop on the ground floor. The latest addition, Annex 2, is used for lectures. 37°35′40″N 126°57′59″E / 37.5944°N 126.9663°E / 37.5944; 126.9663 This article related to
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