National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul국립현대미술관 서울

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The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul focuses on contemporary art. Following the Gwacheon branch, which opened in 1986, and the Deoksugung branch, which opened in 1998, the Seoul branch opened in 2013 on the site where the Joseon-era offices of Sogyeokseo, Jongchinbu, Gyujanggak and Saganwon once stood. Designed around the concept of the madang, the traditional Korean courtyard, the museum is a space where anyone can enjoy art and relax. The interior and exterior of the building flow into each other, and it was designed to harmonize with the landmarks around it. As a multi-purpose arts and culture center with exhibition galleries, a digital library, a multimedia hall, a cinema and other facilities, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul presents Korean contemporary art as well as exhibitions combining new media and other disciplines.