What Happens When One Swiss, One French and One Dutch Architect Get Together in Korea
I spent the day today at the Leeum (Samsung Museum of Art). I’ve been wanting to go ever since I first read about it a few years ago. (I also had a very successful shopping day yesterday so it was a good way to give my credit card a much needed break!)
The contemporary, modern and traditional collections were just the right size – not overwhelming and not lacking.
As if the artwork wasn’t enough of a draw, the complex was designed by none other than Botta, Nouvel and Koolhaas. Yes, all three of them. Where else can you get so many greats at one site?
Seoul got a lot of snow overnight and the entire city was dusted in white. The mountains and rooftops looked really pretty but the streets were really slushy so it was a good day to spend indoors. And there’s just nothing like a dose of good art!
(Photos: 1&2 The Leeum 3.Korea Times 4.Choson Ilbo)
I'm loving your tour of Seoul — it's a city I've never thought about visiting but now I'm dying to go! The museum looks gorgeous.
.-= Averill´s last post ..Family Room Update =-.
Thanks for sharing your grand adventure. It sounds like you're having a ball!
.-= nkp´s last post ..Charming and French with an Industrial Edge =-.
Great spaces in here. The last one looks amazing: the scale is amazing! materials really well together.
Keep enjoying and updating us
.-= Space by Eliana Tomas´s last post ..Inspired By Blue and Gold: Two Royalties. =-.
it looks gorgeous! i think i spent half my time this past weekend in amsterdam at the van gogh museum. it’s too cold to do anything else and you’re right — there’s nothing like a dose of good art!
.-= Design Darling´s last post ..21 things before 21 {update no. 1} =-.
Heaven on earth? To answer your question. Oh, Seoul, another city I dragged my little Isabella to. At the zoo we (or rather she, with her blond hair) was a bigger attraction than the animals. Lots of getting pictures taken by strangers. Oh…and the women, they dress SO Fabulously!! I made me feel very frumpy.
Janell
fantastic – i am going at the end of the month – it will definitely be on my to see list! thanks for the great tip – cant wait to see some more…
Truly amazing architecture. Thank you for sharing all the perks of your fabulous trip Ally, It's been a real pleasure. Safe travels to you x
.-= Deborah Milne´s last post ..Manhattan or Mississippi? =-.