Artifacts Meet the Stage: National Museum Culture Foundation Presents Generation-Tailored Performances

From 'Museum Moment' to 'Life Through Artifacts'

Held at Theater Yong in June

The National Museum Culture Foundation announced on April 17 that it will hold a generation-tailored 'Culture and Arts Sharing' performance in June at the National Museum of Korea Theater Yong.

The National Museum Culture Foundation announced on the 17th that it will hold a generation-tailored 'Culture and Arts Sharing' performance in the Theater Dragon at the National Museum of Korea in June.

This performance is a convergence program designed to make museum artifacts more accessible and engaging. By combining music, commentary, and lectures on the humanities, the focus is on reinterpreting artifacts from a contemporary perspective.

The performance for the younger generation, titled 'Museum Moment,' will take place on June 10 and 11. Using 'dark history' as a keyword, it follows the hidden stories and journeys embedded in artifacts, transforming moments of failure and trial into narratives of growth. By highlighting examples of artifacts that became treasures after overcoming looting and damage, the program aims to deliver messages of consolation and empathy to young people. The event will feature explanations from cultural heritage commentator An Ji-Young and conductor Kim Hee-Jun, accompanied by a performance by the Seoul Orchestra.

The humanities concert 'Life Through Artifacts,' aimed at the middle-aged and older generation, will be held on June 17 and 18. Psychology counseling expert Professor Lee Hosun will give a lecture, reflecting on the meaning of life through the 'dignity' and 'value' contained in artifacts. The program will also include a performance by the Seoul Orchestra, offering the audience a moment for reflection and contemplation.

The foundation plans to expand the role of artifacts beyond objects of appreciation, positioning them as symbolic mediators reflecting today's lives. By offering content tailored to generational interests and empathy, it aims to broaden its connection with visitors. By combining performance stages and artifacts, the foundation also presented the possibility for museums to serve as venues for intergenerational communication and empathy, moving beyond static exhibition viewing.

Jung Yongseok, President of the National Museum Culture Foundation, stated, "Artifacts are not only legacies of the past but also entities that continuously convey messages to us today." He added, "I hope this performance will serve as a driving force for growth among young people and as an opportunity for the middle-aged to reflect on the direction and wisdom of their lives."

All seats are priced at 30,000 won. Early bird reservations made by the 30th will receive a 50% discount.

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