Kumho Museum of Art

The Kumho Museum of Art, started as Kumho Gallery in 1989, has been one of the representative institutions active in Mecenat or art patronage dedicated tothe development of art and Korean society. Since its foundation, the museum has attempted to discover and support up-and-coming artists who could contribute to the Korean modern art. Following a move to a larger facility in 1996, the museum has patronized artists and provided viewers with an opportunity to relish culture through diverse exhibitions and art programs.

The museum has also offered general viewers as well as art experts ample opportunities toshare theaesthetic inspirations through various invitational exhibitions of leading Korean artists.In doing so, it planned a diverse range of projects to allow the public to gain an insight on the changing trend of contemporary art. Since the mid-2000s, the museum has been trying to identify the traces of art scattered around our normal daily lives, expanding its exhibition themes to the domains of design and architecture familiar to non-artists.

The museum has also acted on its foundingmission of the Kumho Asiana Cultural Foundation, “nurturing talent, promoting culture,” bysponsoringsince the mid 2000 Kumho Young Artist, anart contest designed to support young artists and the Kumho Art Studio, the work space offered to young artists.