Exhibition On the Threshold of Autumn, Strolling Beyond the Canvas...3 Must-See Exhibitions This Month

As October deepens with the full essence of autumn, art museums and exhibition halls throughout the city welcome visitors with planned exhibitions, each carrying weighty messages. Amid the crisp air, we bring you news of noteworthy exhibitions this week that will inspire deep contemplation and visual inspiration.

At the Boundary Between Technology and Humanity: Lynn Hershman Leeson's 《My [Self]s》 (Seoul Museum of Art, Soseomun Main Building)

• Exhibition Period: October 21, 2026 (Wednesday) ~ February 21, 2027 (Sunday)

A major retrospective of pioneering American media artist and filmmaker Lynn Hershman Leeson has opened at the Seoul Museum of Art's Soseomun Main Building. Over decades, the artist has acutely captured how artificial intelligence (AI), digital technology, and biotechnology impact human identity, surveillance, and social structures.

This exhibition visually unfolds how the entity of 'self' is replicated and redefined amid rapidly changing technological civilization. It will resonate deeply with those who wish to regard the facets of contemporary society dominated by technology through an artistic lens with sharp perception.

Reading the Flow of Contemporary Korean Sculpture: Art Bank Specialized Exhibition 《Colonies: Six Courtyards》 (Soma Museum of Art)

• Exhibition Period: October 9, 2026 (Friday) ~ May 30, 2027 (Sunday)

A large-scale planned exhibition offering a comprehensive view of the past and present of contemporary Korean sculpture has opened at the Soma Museum of Art's Gallery 2 in Olympic Park. This exhibition, which actively draws the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art's Art Bank collection to public museums and attempts new interpretations, presents approximately 80 sculpture and installation works by leading domestic artists including Kim Ki-ra, Kim Byeong-ho, and Choi Soo-ang.

As the distinct sculptural languages of different artists unfold like a vast forest (colonies), visitors can stroll through every corner of the exhibition space and experience the dynamic texture and vibrant breath of contemporary Korean sculpture.

The Meeting of Everyday Life and Art: Eco-Friendly Museum Market 《2026 MMCA Market》 (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul)

• Event Date and Time: October 14, 2026 (Wednesday) 10:00 ~ 21:00

If you wish to enjoy art through all five senses beyond quiet appreciation, take note of the autumn outdoor cultural event taking place at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art's Seoul venue. This market event, which pursues sustainable values and the expansion of contemporary art, features diverse booths offering handcrafted design products, eco-friendly food, and art books.

Beyond exhibition viewing, enriching side programs proceed in parallel, including a humanistic book talk by an architect couple, cooking workshops using seasonal ingredients, and a sweet live electronic music performance filling the museum courtyard on an autumn evening. It is an excellent opportunity to savor the leisure of an autumn weekend within the warm hospitality that art extends.

[Culture Editor Comment]

From historical records inscribed on canvas to festivals in museum courtyards throughout the city, this week is a time to viscerally experience how art intersects with our lives. As autumn deepens, we encourage you to step out for a walk that awakens your senses by opening the doors to bookstores and exhibition halls.