Hanwha to Establish Art Museums at Centre Pompidou and 63 Building
Hanwha Group is partnering with the Pompidou Center in France to establish an art museum in Seoul.
Hanwha announced on the 28th that it signed the main contract on the 27th with the Pompidou Center for the establishment and operation of the 'Pompidou Center Hanwha Seoul.'
On March 19th, Hanwha signed a memorandum of understanding in France with the Pompidou Center, agreeing on the basic plan to build and operate an art museum in the 63 Building. Since then, they have discussed detailed plans for the Pompidou Center’s collection exhibitions and the operation of the Pompidou Center Hanwha Seoul program, culminating in the final contract this time.
According to the main contract, Hanwha will remodel the annex building of the 63 Building and open the museum in October 2025, operating it for the four-year contract period.
The museum plans to hold two curated exhibitions annually, focusing on works by modern art masters representing 20th and 21st-century art movements from the Pompidou Center’s collection. In addition to exhibitions, Hanwha will receive ongoing consultation and cooperation from the Pompidou Center across various fields.
At the Korea-France summit held in France last month, French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned the partnership between the Hanwha Cultural Foundation and the Pompidou Center as an exemplary case of cultural exchange between the two countries.
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Shin Hyun-woo, Chairman of the Hanwha Cultural Foundation, stated, "As the Pompidou Center Hanwha Seoul project is attracting significant attention as a symbolic cultural cooperation between the two countries, we will strive to make it a successful example for everyone. We will continuously showcase world-class masterpieces and cutting-edge contemporary artworks while also considering its role as a global art platform that supports the growth of domestic artists."
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