Installation view of 《Our Enchanting Paradise》 ©Korea Craft and Design Foundation

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Craft and Design Foundation are presenting a multidisciplinary art exhibition titled 《Our Enchanting Paradise》 at Culture Station Seoul 284 through July 27.

《Our Enchanting Paradise》 explores the themes of happiness and utopia (paradise), revisiting the symbolic meanings people once associated with Seoul Station—departure, excitement, anticipation, and comfort—while embarking on a journey to rediscover what happiness and paradise mean today.

The exhibition showcases over 50 works spanning diverse genres such as VR, photography, installation, video, immersive media art, artificial intelligence, sculpture, and painting, offering a wide range of perspectives on happiness and utopia from participating artists.

Installation view of 《Our Enchanting Paradise》 ©Korea Craft and Design Foundation

In the Central Hall on the first floor, visitors can experience immersive media art works born from the fusion of antiquity and technology, alongside works by 21 Korean contemporary artists (or collectives), including Koo Seongyoun, Jinah Roh, Moon Kyungwon & Jeon Joonho, Yang Jung Uk, Yeondoo Jung, and Ha TaeBum.

In the west corridor of the first floor, a “Happiness Store” offers various cultural and artistic creations for purchase. Additionally, the “Hope Pharmacy”, a collaborative project with participating artist Yoon Dongchun, presents his ‘Hopeful Pills’ series to the public.

Installation view of 《Our Enchanting Paradise》 ©Korea Craft and Design Foundation

The exhibition takes place at Culture Station Seoul 284, an art platform housed in the former Seoul Station building, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025. Originally completed in 1925, the station served as a key gateway for transport and exchange and stood as a major stage in Korea’s modern and contemporary history until 2004. In 2011, the original structure was restored and reopened as a multi-purpose cultural space. A special centennial exhibition is scheduled for September 2025.

Participating Artists:  Koo Seongyoun, Kim Kira, Ji Min Kim, Jinah Roh, Dew Kim, Moon Kyungwon&Jeon Joonho, Kelvin Kyungkun Park, Yang Jung Uk, Yoon Dongchun, JeongMee Yoon, Rimeo, Lee Wonho, Changnam Lee, Changwon Lee, Changhoon Lee, Yeondoo Jung, Jaeho Jung, Xooang Choi, Ha TaeBum, Hwang Sejin (Studio LENNON), Hwnag In-gi