๐จโจ “Collectors of Light” — Impressionism Shines in Seoul! https://www.museum.go.kr/ If you love art that feels alive — the kind that glows, moves, and breathes through color — then here’s some exciting news for you! Starting November 14, the National Museum of Korea in Seoul is hosting a breathtaking special exhibition called From Impressionism to Early Modernism: Collectors of Light. ๐ This exhibition features masterpieces from the Robert Lehman Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York — and guess what? ๐ It’s the first time ever these works are being shown in Korea! https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20251015_0003363022 ๐ผ๏ธ What You’ll See The exhibition brings together 81 paintings and drawings that beautifully trace the journey of French Impressionism evolving into Early Modernism. You’ll find world-famous pieces like: ๐น Auguste Renoir’s Two Young Girls at the Piano — a soft, dreamlike scene filled with warmth and intimacy. ๐ธ Vincent van Gogh’s Flowering Orchard — bursting with life, color, and sunlight that almost dances on the canvas. Each painting captures that magical moment when artists began to see the world not just as it looked, but as it felt. ๐ซ https://www.chosun.com/culture-life/culture_general/2025/10/18/2LKPAIJ7YBAKPG2HNNIRGMSRUU/?utm_source=naver&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=naver-news ๐ฟ Five Themes That Illuminate the Story The exhibition is divided into five themes — Body, Portrait, Nature, Urbanization, and Water. ๐ง Each one shows how artists broke away from traditional “perfect” forms and started focusing on emotion, movement, and perception. You’ll notice how brushstrokes get looser, colors grow bolder, and the light itself becomes a main character in the painting. ๐ It’s no wonder these artists are often called “collectors of light.” They transformed how we see art — and the world around us. https://www.chosun.com/culture-life/culture_general/2025/10/16/WKLHXCG74JGWDB4H3TRTJPNOQM/?utm_source=naver&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=naver-news ๐ก The Man Behind the Collection Robert Lehman might have come from one of America’s most famous financial families, but his true passion was art. ๐๏ธ He spent much of his life collecting paintings, drawings, and decorative pieces — not for himself, but to share with the world. His philosophy was simple but powerful: “Great art should never be hidden away.” That’s why he donated over 2,600 pieces to The Met, one of the largest and most generous donations in art history. ๐๏ธ This exhibition in Seoul celebrates not only the masterpieces themselves but also his spirit of generosity and love for beauty. https://weekly.cnbnews.com/news/article.html?no=192822 ๐๏ธ Tips for Visitors โจ Early-bird tickets are now available with about 30% off the regular price — but hurry, they’re limited! ๐ You can easily book online and choose your preferred date and time. ๐ The exhibition runs from November 14, 2025 to March 15, 2026, so there’s plenty of time to visit — especially during the cozy winter months. Whether you’re a die-hard art lover, a weekend museum-goer, or just someone looking for something beautiful to brighten your day โ๏ธ, this exhibition is an absolute must-see. https://www.chosun.com/culture-life/culture_general/2025/10/16/WKLHXCG74JGWDB4H3TRTJPNOQM/?utm_source=naver&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=naver-news ๐ญ Final Thoughts Stepping into this exhibition feels like walking through a living dream of color and light. ๐ค๏ธ You’ll see how artists like Renoir and Van Gogh changed the world with their vision — not by painting things as they were, but as they could be. So grab your friends, sip a warm latte from the museum café โ, and lose yourself in the glow of Collectors of Light. You might just leave seeing the world a little differently. ๐๐ https://mediahub.seoul.go.kr/archives/2008177 ๐Exhibition Info Title: From Impressionism to Early Modernism: Collectors of Light Location: National Museum of Korea, Seoul Dates: November 14, 2025 – March 15, 2026 Featuring: 81 works from The Met’s Robert Lehman Collection #CollectorsOfLight #ImpressionismExhibition #ModernArtSeoul #NationalMuseumofKorea #RobertLehmanCollection #MetropolitanMuseumofArt #VanGogh #Renoir #SeoulExhibition #ArtinSeoul #KoreaArtExhibition #Impressionism #ModernArt #FineArt #ArtLovers #MuseumDay #SeoulMuseum #ArtinKorea #PaintingExhibition #ArtGallery #Masterpieces #ArtHistory #VanGoghLovers #RenoirArt #CulturalExperience #LightandColor #ArtTrip #SeoulCulture #WinterinSeoul #BeautifulArt All rights reserved Stay14 Bespoke
