OAR Contemporary Art Museum

Exhibition

Exhibition Information

Echoes of the Earth

Under the theme Echoes of the Earth, this exhibition presents 17 new works by globally acclaimed artist Egami Etsu, unveiled for the first time in a Korean museum. Egami was recognized by Forbes in both 2020 and 2021 as one of the “30 Under 30” young leaders transforming the world, underscoring her growing influence on the international art scene.

This exhibition features abstract interpretations of iconic figures—ranging from global cultural icons like Michael Jackson and The Beatles to K-pop artists—capturing the energy and spirit that resonate across generations. In addition to her paintings, the exhibition also includes a documentary film on Egami’s practice, a book curation section, and highlights from her artistic collaborations, such as with Issey Miyake—offering visitors a multidimensional view of her creative world.

Happy Flower

We are presenting a print collection exhibition by Takashi Murakami, one of Japan’s leading contemporary artists.
Through his iconic flower motifs, visitors are invited to feel the depth of emotion hidden beneath the smiling faces.

Phantom Garden

At the threshold between reality and the unreal, we are invited to see nature and the Earth anew.
The immersive media installations of the artist duo Moon Kyungwon & Jeon Joonho traverse the boundaries between human and non-human, fact and fiction, through a speculative ecological universe. Their works unsettle perception and sensation, guiding us into a finely crafted visual realm where time and space transcend the ordinary.

About Musuem

About Museum

OAR Contemporary Art Museum is a contemporary art museum located in Noseo-dong, Gyeongju, where layers of history converge. Nestled beside ancient royal tombs, the museum presents an open exhibition space where even those new to art can feel at ease and enjoy.

With over 600 contemporary artworks collected over 20 years by Director Moonho Kim, the museum offers both curated exhibitions and permanent displays. Inside, visitors will also find a café, rooftop space, and media exhibition halls — a multi-sensory environment that redefines how art can be experienced.

This architecture began with a bold attempt to harmonize the museum with its surrounding royal tombs, completing a space that views the ancient tombs as contemporary art themselves. A museum that frames three ancient tomb landscapes — here, you will encounter a new kind of beauty, today.