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New Acquisitions and Special Display: Japan and Korea in Works from the Collection
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
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In 2025, Japan and South Korea mark the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations. Following Japan’s annexation of Korea in 1910, the Korean Peninsula remained under Japanese colonial rule until its liberation in 1945. However, Cold War tensions soon led to escalating conflict between North and South, culminating in the outbreak of the Korean War. In the ensuing years, South Korea underwent dictatorial military rule as well as experiencing waves of pro-democracy activism. This historical arc stands in stark contrast to Japan’s postwar recovery, which was in fact initially propelled by demand generated by the Korean War.
The difficult history shared by the neighboring countries of Japan and South Korea continues to exert a profound influence on present-day society. A crucial part of this history is the presence of zainichi Koreans (ethnic Korean immigrants to Japan and their descendants), who were stripped of Japanese nationality after the war and have long faced systemic discrimination in Japanese society.
This year, the museum acquired works by Park Seo-Bo and Sung Neung Kyung, two prominent figures in contemporary Korean art. In this room, we reflect on the history of Japan-Korea relations through works from our collection, highlighting each artist’s unique mode of expression as an opportunity to deepen mutual understanding between the two nations.
The difficult history shared by the neighboring countries of Japan and South Korea continues to exert a profound influence on present-day society. A crucial part of this history is the presence of zainichi Koreans (ethnic Korean immigrants to Japan and their descendants), who were stripped of Japanese nationality after the war and have long faced systemic discrimination in Japanese society.
This year, the museum acquired works by Park Seo-Bo and Sung Neung Kyung, two prominent figures in contemporary Korean art. In this room, we reflect on the history of Japan-Korea relations through works from our collection, highlighting each artist’s unique mode of expression as an opportunity to deepen mutual understanding between the two nations.
Schedule | Jul 15 (Tue) 2025-Oct 26 (Sun) 2025 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥500; University Students ¥250; High School Students and Under, Seniors 65 & Over, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.momat.go.jp/en/exhibitions/r7-1-g4 | ||||
| Venue | The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo http://www.momat.go.jp/english | ||||
| Location | 3-1 Kitanomaru Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8322 | ||||
| Access | 3 minute walk from exit 1b at Takebashi Station on the Tozai line. 5 minute walk from exit 4 at Kudanshita Station on the Hanzomon and Tozai lines or Toei Shinjuku line. 15 minute walk from exit A1 at Jimbocho Station on the Toei Shinjuku and Mita lines or Hanzomon line. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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