| Address |
| Gung-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju |
| Description |
Gwangju Art Street is a 300m long street where people can experience and feel
authentic Gwangju, aimed at developing Gwangju’s tradition, exhibit its art
works, promote and market them. The street is located behind the Jungang
Elementary School which is in from of the Gwangju Dongbu Police Station. You can
see authentic Korean fine arts such as paintings, ceramics, writings, and
industrial arts just to name a few. Every Saturday, a flea market is held here.
It is nationally famous for its unique pieces of art. Collectors from all over
the nation gather to display their collections, such as old calligraphy
materials, old coins, stone hairbrushes, china ware, wooden sculptures, folk
drawings, old books, ink, incents – items that were actually used by people in
the past. Part of the attraction is the stories the collectors tell of their
collections as well. One of a kind hand made artwork and sometimes the artists
themselves can be seen here. Enjoy the many shows and exhibitions that act as
the main attraction on this road. Mudeung arts exhibit operates according to
districts, and it functions as a cultural festival event as well. The outdoor
exhibition was built in 1995, February, and it is open day and night. You can
see quality artworks such as paintings, sculptures and other workds here. The
large exhibition space has 32 booths, and there are always planned exhibits,
special exhibits going on, and you can frequently see many valuable cultural
treasures of the region on display here, to the applause of the visitors. Every
Saturday, the Street of Fine Arts is blocked off from traffic, and people gather
to celebrate art and culture here.
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| Directions |
From Gwangju Station take bus no. 11, 17, 30, 222, or 333 to the Docheong bus
stop. 5 min-walk from the stop. (bus takes 15 min, taxi takes 5~10 min)
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| Information |
Gwangju Tourist Information :+82-62-525-9370 (Kor)
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