‘Love is Love’... Galleria Department Store ‘Michael Skoggins Exhibition’

April 23 to May 13 Galleria Department Store and First Season 10 Gallery Tour Program

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jung Soon-gyun) will co-host the first season of the 2021 ‘Gangnam Art Walk’ with Apgujeong Galleria Department Store from April 23 to May 13, allowing anyone to view artworks in Gangnam’s galleries and museums while listening to free expert commentary.

‘Gangnam Art Walking’ is an exhibition tour project planned to promote the cultural and artistic sector and revitalize the local economy.

The theme of the first season is ‘Love is Love,’ conveying the meaning of raising public awareness about child abuse, a recent social issue. The Galleria Department Store’s ‘Michael Scoggins Special Exhibition’ and 10 galleries in the Sinsa, Cheongdam, and Apgujeong neighborhoods are participating. A portion of the proceeds from artwork sales will be used to support vulnerable children.

Admission is free.

Individual and group visits are available and operated by advance reservation. According to detailed social distancing guidelines, group visits (up to 15 people) are minimized to five sessions. It operates once a day, starting with the first course on the 23rd, followed by the 27th, 29th, 30th, and June 12.

The gallery operating schedule for applications and individual visits can be found on the Gangnam-gu Office website.

Kim Kwang-soo, Director of Tourism Promotion, said, “‘Gangnam Art Walking’ will continue to offer new and differentiated exhibitions every month,” adding, “We hope this program will establish itself as one where not only residents but all tourists visiting Gangnam can enjoy Gangnam’s sophisticated artworks in a more approachable way.”

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