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MMCA selects featured artists for 2026's Korea Artist Prize

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) selected Lee Jung-woo, Lee Hai Min Sun, Jeon Hyun-sun and Hong Jin-hwon as the featured artists for this year's Korea Artist Prize, Korea's largest art museum said Monday.

2026-01-19

Chun Kyung-ja's daughter loses final appeal over painting authenticity

The family of late Korean painter Chun Kyung-ja (1924-2015) has lost their final lawsuit against the government over a painting they have long believed to be a fake.

2025-09-09

'Address the Unseen': Korea Artist Prize finalists explore hidden worlds

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) is set to hold an exhibition dedicated to artworks of the four finalists for the 2025 Korea Artist Award.

2025-08-28

MMCA retrospective explores the man behind the waterdrops: Kim Tschang-yeul

A massive retrospective on Kim Tschang-yeul, or "Mr. Waterdrops" as he was affectionately known abroad, will open at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Arts (MMCA) in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Friday.

2025-08-21

MMCA to host special exhibits, programs at all branches for 2025 Korea Art Festival

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art announced Wednesday that it will host exhibitions and special programs across its four branches — Seoul, Gwacheon, Deoksugung and Cheongju — during the “2025 Korea Art Festival” next month.

2025-08-20

She longs to be a mother. So she makes erotic art.

Artist Tzusoo's work explores digital art and female sexuality in the new exhibition “Agarmon Encyclopedia: Leaked Edition."

2025-08-19

Ron Mueck's retrospective sparks membership surge at MMCA

A large-scale exhibition by Australian artist Ron Mueck at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) has driven a significant increase in the museum's membership, the MMCA said Tuesday.

2025-05-20

Sculptor Ron Mueck retrospective at MMCA draws record crowds

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) Seoul has set a record for daily average attendance with the ongoing solo exhibition of Australian sculptor Ron Mueck.

2025-05-02

MMCA announces finalists of 2025 Korea Artist Award

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) announced Monday the four finalists for the 2025 Korea Artist Award.

2025-02-24

MMCA's 2025 lineup features sculptor Ron Mueck, Korean liberation exhibition and more

Dozens of art exhibitions are planned to fill the halls of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) this year.

2025-01-07