Leeum Art Museum
7 expert reviews
“The new Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art... overlooking the seedy Itaewon district, has been spearheading Seoul’s reputation as an arts destination.”
– Travel + Leisure
2 Stars
"Three architects, three halls and three exhibition areas." Full review
"A great way to spend an afternoon in Seoul: a good book and the genius of sculptor Louise Bourgeois at the Leeum Museum." Full review
"The three main buildings — each designed by star architects Rem KoolHaas, Mario Botta and Jean Nouvel — invite visitors to explore the spacial relationship between architecture and art objects. " Full review
"Opened in 2004, the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art seeks to bridge the past, present, and future of art." Full review
"The institution has grown to include contemporary works from around the world, and has become one of the most recognized and respected galleries in the country." Full review
"Leeum has two main sections, one devoted to traditional Korean art and another devoted to contemporary, international artists like Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, and Donald Judd. " Full review