Gwangyang-si, Enjoy Masterpieces and Night Views

Exhibition of Provincial Art Museum Collections 'Stories of That Day' and Jeollanam-do Art Competition Award-Winning Works

From 'Gubongsan Observatory' to the Night View Shining in the Red Sunset

[Asia Economy] Gwangyang City in Jeollanam-do announced that despite the continuing heatwave that makes the beginning of autumn seem meaningless, a new travel trend is emerging where visitors enjoy art exhibitions in cool museums during the day and night views in the evening.

The Jeollanam-do Provincial Museum of Art located in Gwangyang is showcasing award-winning works from the Jeollanam-do Art Competition until the 15th.

This exhibition offers an opportunity to experience the literary and artistic spirit of the southern province of Jeolla through refined works in various genres such as calligraphy, literati painting, architecture, sculpture, and photography all in one place.

The upcoming collection exhibition "Stories of That Day," starting on the 17th, presents significant historical events such as the Donghak Peasant Revolution, the Korean War, and the May 18 Democratic Uprising, realized by distinguished artists including Nam June Paik, Lim Heung-soon, and Koo Bon-ju.

Gubongsan Observatory, a landmark of Gwangyang, is listed among the "Top 100 Night Views" by the Korea Tourism Organization and is a must-visit spot both day and night.

Climbing the winding path up to the 473-meter summit reveals panoramic views of Gwangyang Port, the Yi Sun-sin Bridge, and Gwangyang Steelworks, with distant sights extending to Suncheon, Hadong, and Namhae.

As visitors become immersed in the red sunset falling over Gwangyang Bay, dusk quietly arrives, and the metallic art beacon that once shone silver transforms into a radiant golden aura.

The dynamic sites of Gwangyang Port, Yi Sun-sin Bridge, and Gwangyang Steelworks soon become a sea of lights, sparkling like sun glints on water.

Park Soon-gi, head of the Tourism Division, said, "The more people experience beauty, the more they move away from self-centeredness and enrich their sensibility," adding, "We hope many will visit the provincial museum in Gwangyang frequently to fully appreciate these precious exhibitions."

He continued, "Gubongsan Observatory, where the old beacon once stood, boasts an open view and is a special place where visitors can enjoy both daytime scenery and nighttime views."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.