Leeum Samsung Museum of Art, Seoul, Korea. 01/21/2010
If you are visiting Korea and heading to Seoul, it is worth visiting the Leeum Samsung Museum of Art, set up in a complex of three interconnected buildings. Some people visit just to view these three, architect designed buildings. The South Korea-based technology giant Samsung has created one of the finest corporate art collections and it encourages public viewing of the collection through the creation of this wonderful venue for art. In building one, there is 120 objects on display, from the prehistoric era to the Chosun Dynasty (1395-1910). A sleek glass-and-steel structure by architect Jean Nouvel, Museum II contains Korean and international modern and contemporary art, from 1910 on. Among the works on view are major examples by Rothko, Stella, Judd, Beuys, Nam June Paik, Damien Hirst, Matthew Barney, Lee Bul and Do-Ho Suh. The third building, the so-called Black Box, designed by Rem Koolhaas, holds the Samsung Child Education and Culture Center, which contains classrooms as well as galleries for temporary exhibitions. Well worth a visit. Seymour is the home of a well-established railway museum and art Galleries - Old Courthouse and Old Post Office Seymour. I love the creations of the public artwork and the clean amenities block provided for passing tourists. Seymour is a great place to take a rest break and even stay and look around, view an art gallery, and enjoy a meal and stay overnight and enjoy a little of the surrounding countryside. Seymour is the main town that services the nearby military base of Puckapunyal which is an important training centre for the Australian Army. Seymour is the main base for agriculture in the Mitchell Shire, it’s main industries are equine, cattle, sheep and wine). I have been an exhibitor of my art and pottery sculpture, three times at the Seymour Alternative Farming Exposition which is held in February each year. Seymour Craft and Produce Market Featuring over 80 Stalls offering the very best of quality arts and crafts, fresh produce, plants and garden supplies, specialty food, and our famous regional wines. A great day out for the family, with wine tastings, gourmet foods, music, entertainment and much, much more. LOCATION: Kings Park, Seymour CONTACT NAME: Carol and Richard Hiscock PHONE: 5794 1419 EMAIL: stylevent@bigpond.com |










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