1989 marked the opening of the Kumho Art Museum, originally known as Kumho Gallery, which will cease operations in July 2027 after 38 years.
According to a report by Yonhap News on September 5, the Kumho Cultural Foundation announced that it will fully terminate its art operations, including the Kumho Art Museum, by July 2027.
The foundation plans to carry out scheduled exhibitions and programs without disruption until July of next year, followed by a gradual implementation of related procedures.
Even after the conclusion of its art operations, the preservation and management of its collection and archives will remain a top priority in accordance with its charter.
The foundation intends to continue supporting musicians through initiatives such as the Kumho Young Artists Concert, Kumho Instrument Bank, Kumho Soloists, and Kumho Management School, focusing on the developmental stages of artists.
The Kumho Art Museum was established in 1989 in Gwanhun-dong, Seoul, as part of the Kumho Group's cultural activities. It has hosted significant exhibitions, including 'Joan Miró,' 'Figurative Art of the 1980s,' and 'The Development of Korean Modernism.' Since 2008, it has consistently organized exhibitions in design and architecture, expanding its focus within the visual arts.
According to a report by Yonhap News on September 5, the Kumho Cultural Foundation announced that it will fully terminate its art operations, including the Kumho Art Museum, by July 2027.
The foundation plans to carry out scheduled exhibitions and programs without disruption until July of next year, followed by a gradual implementation of related procedures.
Even after the conclusion of its art operations, the preservation and management of its collection and archives will remain a top priority in accordance with its charter.
The foundation intends to continue supporting musicians through initiatives such as the Kumho Young Artists Concert, Kumho Instrument Bank, Kumho Soloists, and Kumho Management School, focusing on the developmental stages of artists.
The Kumho Art Museum was established in 1989 in Gwanhun-dong, Seoul, as part of the Kumho Group's cultural activities. It has hosted significant exhibitions, including 'Joan Miró,' 'Figurative Art of the 1980s,' and 'The Development of Korean Modernism.' Since 2008, it has consistently organized exhibitions in design and architecture, expanding its focus within the visual arts.
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