Experts' Choice Award Leeum Art Museum
What the experts agree on
Three iconic buildings by Rem Koolhaas, Mario Botta, and Jean Nouvel unite traditional Korean and cutting-edge contemporary art, making Leeum Seoul's leading museum for exploring how architecture elevates art.
“The new Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art... overlooking the seedy Itaewon district, has been spearheading Seoul’s reputation as an arts destination.”
– Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Three architects, three halls and three exhibition areas." Full review
Afar Magazine "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
Afar Magazine "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
Afar Magazine "Opened in 2004, the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art seeks to bridge the past, present, and future of art." Full review
Frommer's "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
Fodor's "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
National Geographic "For a more contemporary focus, head to the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, which juxtaposes Buddhist iconography and the work of postmodern bad boys like Damien Hirst"
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