Discovering Korean Art in Seoul | Yoo Youngkuk: The Mountain Within Me

Discover a different side of Korean culture through the work of Yoo Youngkuk, one of the pioneers of Korean abstract art. Today, I visited the Seoul Museum of Art to see Yoo Youngkuk: The Mountain Within Me. Born in Uljin in 1916, Yoo transformed Korea’s mountains into bold colors, geometric forms, and a unique language of abstraction. This exhibition follows his remarkable journey—from encountering avant-garde art in Tokyo to becoming one of Korea’s most influential modern artists. It also presents his paintings, drawings, photographs, archival materials, and a documentary about his life. If you are visiting Seoul and want to explore Korean culture beyond K-pop and traditional palaces, this exhibition offers a fascinating introduction to Korean modern art. 📍 Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul 🎨 Yoo Youngkuk: The Mountain Within Me 📺 Emily in Yeouido #KoreanArt #SeoulTravel #YooYoungkuk #KoreaCulture #EmilyInYeouido