Featured Events in Seoul in July, 2025 (July Updated)

Mueck is renowned for his surrealist sculptures that raise fundamental questions about human existence, life and death. His works are so detailed that they are indistinguishable from real people, exploring all aspects of life through the human figure. The exhibition’s signature work, Mass, consists of giant human skulls that resemble a tower of death, and asks one to ponder the fundamental concepts of human existence both physically and mentally. The title alone gives one a sense of the ambiguity of the work. The word “mass” can refer to both a large amount and a huge amount, and each viewer has a different interpretation. In addition to this work, you can also see Ron Mueck’s signature work Woman, which depicts a pregnant woman. In addition, the exhibition will feature photographs and documentaries shot by Gautier de Blonde that document the creative process of Ron Mueck’s works. Through this, viewers will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the world of Ron Mueck’s work and get a glimpse into his artistic inspirations and philosophy.

To commemorate the 165th anniversary of the birth of Alphonse Mucha, the master of Art Nouveau, my art gallery will hold "Flowers of Art Nouveau: Alphonse Mucha Exhibition" from March 20, 2025 to July 13, 2025, providing audiences with the opportunity to directly appreciate Mucha's unique and symbolic art world. Art Nouveau is a unique art movement that does not follow any specific system or principles. With the rapid political, social and technological changes in Europe at the end of the 19th century, people felt the need to break away from the old order and embrace the new reality. Art Nouveau was born under such a demand of the times, and it had a significant impact on all aspects of visual art, including painting, sculpture, graphic arts, architecture, and decorative arts. Mucha's unique style, known as the "Muchaesque," combined with Slavic folk motifs, made him a representative figure of the Art Nouveau movement. This exhibition reveals how Mucha's art and philosophy expanded beyond his success and fame in France to include Czech national identity. Explore his artistic journey through more than 300 works, including his original posters, prints, drawings, book publications, and design decorations.

Our first exhibition planned for 2025 will be a solo exhibition by Pierre Huyghe, a world-renowned artist who explores contemporary social issues from a multidisciplinary perspective, from ecology to technoscience. This is Pierre Huyghe's first solo exhibition in a Korean museum, and includes new works produced in collaboration with the Pinault Collection Punta della Dogana in Venice and the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art. It presents the ecosystems where humans and non-humans coexist through video, sound, sculpture and installation.

Seoul: A series of concert films and music visuals under the theme "Asian Hybe Film Festival" starring four artists will kick off in cinemas on July 10 and run for four days in nine territories (South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan) and in Japan until August 7.

Feeling overwhelmed by work "rat race" and struggling to adapt to life? When hustling in a foreign land, there's always a mix of bitterness and helplessness. Why not dissolve it all with laughter? Join "the godfather of Chinese stand-up comedy" Joe Wong at Whitewave Art Center in Seoul,Korea, on July 19 for a relaxed and joyous evening! With his signature humor, he will share the ups and downs of overseas Chinese life, chat about hilarious cultural clashes, and help you find resonance through laughter! From workplace struggles to daily routines, from identity crises to cultural adaptation, Joe Wong's latest jokes might just mirror our real lives. This time, you don't have to fly to the White House or be the U.S. President. Just grab a ticket on Trip.com , and join us!

In 2025, to commemorate its 60th anniversary, Samsung Cultural Foundation will launch various exhibitions at the Leeum Art Museum and Hoam Art Museum, combining classical and modern art to deepen cultural exchanges and expand participation. The Leeum Art Museum will present the most influential contemporary artist Pierre. The solo exhibition of Pierre Huyghe (1962-) opens, and it is also his first solo exhibition in Korea. The exhibition features 14 important works jointly sponsored by the Leeum Art Museum and the Punta della Dogana Museum of Modern Art in Venice, covering video, sound, sculpture and installation, and builds the museum space into an ecosystem where humans and non-humans coexist, becoming a continuous field of learning and change. In the second half of the year, a solo exhibition of Lee Ufan (1936-) will be launched to examine the relationship between technology and human beings, and a traveling exhibition is planned to be held at the M+ Museum in Hong Kong. In the first half of the year, Hoam Art Museum will hold the "Qian Zhai Zheng Yu" exhibition, cooperating with South Korea's Masong Art and Cultural Foundation to display more than 120 classic works covering real landscapes, figures, and flower and bird paintings; in the second half of the year, it will launch Louise. The solo exhibition of Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) displays sculptures, paintings, artist diaries, etc., and deeply explores her inner world.

Gallery Chosun presents Sinabrau, a duo exhibition by Yohan Hàn and Achraf Touloub. This exhibition builds upon over a decade of dialogue and collaboration between the two artists. Over the years, Hàn and Touloub have gradually immersed themselves in each other’s artistic worlds, and this presentation offers a visual structure that gives form to the resonance and traces accumulated through that process.

Barakat Contemporary presents Shadows under water, the first-ever solo exhibition of works by German artist Ulla von Brandenburg to come to Korea.Von Brandenburg studied stage design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe and fine art at the University of Fine Arts of Hamburg. Now based in Paris, her active ongoing practice employs the approaches and methodologies of theater, stage, and performance art to address various cultural and social issues that have emerged at different historical moments, exploring ways in which specific narratives, rituals, and symbols of the past have come to shape contemporary society. Drawing inspiration from classical literature, expressionist theater, and pre-Freudian psychoanalysis, von Brandenburg works with recurring themes and imagery across a wide range of media that spans performance, theater, video, two-dimensional works, painting, fabric, installation, sculpture, and stage design.

Perrotin Seoul is pleased to present Time Blossom, a solo exhibition by Kwang Young Chun. Chun has developed a distinctive visual language that bridges tradition and modernity, East and West, through his sculptural exploration of hanji, traditional Korean paper. Expanding beyond ink on paper, he has continually pushed the boundaries between painting and sculpture with his Aggregation series—compositions of tightly clustered, triangular forms wrapped in hanji.

Skipper Gallery presents “Dialogue II,” a two-person exhibition featuring works by Prabhavati Mepail and Lee Soo-kyung, in Seoul on May 27. This exhibition is the second chapter of the “Dialogue” series, which began when the gallery moved to a new location in March this year.

LKIF presents an exhibition of new works by Raphael Barratt. The show, titled Illuminated, marks Barratt’s first solo exhibition in Seoul.In this show, Barratt presents her latest paintings that hum with a quiet pulse. Through a finely tuned attention to color and the subtle interplay of figures, moments of intimate observation unfold into open, near-abstract spaces where fleeting impressions gain lasting form.

Artistic practice is inherently tied to the movement of “position”—both in terms of its displacement and the velocity of that shift—in the act of representing nature. Yet, when all positions are already occupied, and the occupied ones merely switch places at high speeds, art risks being reduced to the mere function of a medium. This monopolization of positionality has historically and socially solidified into dominant structures where only flashy accelerations draw attention. Within such a framework, artistic activity starts to resemble a reckless race.

The journey of discovering a new self begins with the 2025 Korean Beauty Festival! This summer, K-beauty fever is sweeping Seoul, and you can experience the most colorful journey of self-discovery at the Korean Beauty Festivals held across Seoul.

The Korea Seafood Show 2025 is poised to make waves in the bustling city of Seoul, taking place from July 1st to July 3rd at the renowned COEX Mall. As a premier event in the seafood industry, it serves as a dynamic platform for industry leaders, suppliers, and buyers to converge and explore the latest innovations and trends. With a focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology, the show promises to showcase an impressive array of seafood products and services. Attendees can expect insightful seminars, engaging workshops, and ample networking opportunities, all designed to foster collaboration and growth within the industry. The Korea Seafood Show 2025 is an unmissable event for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the global seafood market and forge valuable connections in the heart of Korea.

Intercharm Korea 2025 is set to transform Seoul into a vibrant hub of beauty and innovation from July 2nd to July 4th at the renowned COEX venue. As the leading beauty trade show in Korea, this prestigious event promises to showcase cutting-edge trends and groundbreaking products in the cosmetics industry. With exhibitors and visitors from around the globe, Intercharm Korea 2025 offers an unparalleled opportunity for networking and collaboration among industry leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts. Attendees can expect a diverse array of exhibitions, workshops, and seminars, all designed to inspire and educate. The event's strategic location in Seoul, a city known for its dynamic culture and technological advancements, further enhances its appeal. Intercharm Korea 2025 is not just an event; it's a gateway to the future of beauty and cosmetics, making it an essential destination for anyone looking to stay ahead in this ever-evolving industry.