25/05/2026
Museum San (in Wonju) was one truly healing trip. Founded by Hansol Group’s Lee Inhee (Samsung family and 1st woman collector of art), the care and detail of the space were constantly impressive down to the invisible corners of the building. Compared to the wrongly “imported” Tadao Ando’s other buildings in Korea, this one had his original intention and quality of the architect fully executed. (I didn’t know Ando does sculptures). The collection was simply marvellous especially the paper gallery, which commemorates the founder’s paper company Hansol Jaeji as well as the impactful curation of Lee Bae’s work inside and outside. James Turrell’s 4 spaces were quite the climax of the museum, deeply hidden under the landscape. Because the guide did not allow photography, Turrell’s works were absolutely more enjoyable. (When is the last time we actually saw the art, and not just taking its photos?)
안도가 지은 한국의 빌딩들은 이때까지 실망이었지만, 뮤지움산 만은 그의 디테일과 열정이 그대로 실현 된 듯 하다. 사진을 찍지 않게 해서 더욱 감동적이었던 제임스터렐의 호라이즌 응. 안토니곰리를 위해 타다오안도가 설계한 콘크리트 돔, 내외부에 설치된 이베의 작품들…..공간은 기본으로 장엄하고, 컨텐츠는 한결 더 빛난 곳. 어떻게 이런 컬렉션이 한곳에 있나 했더니, 삼성가의 이인희 고문님이 맡으셨던 한솔재지의 paper gallery 컬렉션이 최고였음. 제1의 여성 컬렉터라 너무나도 존경스러웠다,
공간과 컨텐츠의 최고의 컴비라서 매 해 37만명이 찾는군…. 오너의 비젼과 ex*****on power, perfect collaboration.이 자아낸 맛있는 프로젝트 였다.
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