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May 18, 2026

MMCA Showcases 80 Years of Korean-Japanese Artistic Bonds

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art opened a major exhibition exploring artistic exchanges between South Korea and Japan since 1945, despite historical tensions. The show features 200 works by 43 artists including Paik Nam-june, Lee Ufan, and Takashi Murakami across five chapters. It highlights how creative collaboration has thrived between the two countries despite complicated political and colonial history.
Why It Matters
This exhibition offers expats insight into how Korean and Japanese cultures have influenced each other and understanding local artistic movements that shape contemporary Korean art spaces.
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