Three days inside working artists' studios
Seoul Museum of Art's 2026 Nanji Open Studios, Runtime, takes place Friday–Sunday, November 6–8, 13:00–19:00 daily, at 108-1 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Sangam-dong). Admission is free. The program includes a 20th-anniversary archive of videos and publications and the studios of current resident artists, revealing work in progress as well as completed pieces.
What you can visit
- General open spaces include the 20th-anniversary archive in Studio A Room 5, the viewing room *Depth of a Gap* in Gallery 1, outdoor projects and individual artists' studios.
- Studio talks happen across November 6–8 from 13:00 to 19:00, but each artist's timetable is to be checked onsite.
- Onsite sign-ups apply to some activities, including Diana Band's listening station *Width of Listening* (November 6–8, 13:00–17:00).
- Separate advance booking is required for certain performances. Choi Yun-seok's *The Day Before I Was: Suite* has 40-minute sessions and serves tea containing a small amount of caffeine. Eun Jae-pil's performance and artist talk also requires advance booking. Applications are scheduled to open October 30 via official SNS and website. This does not prove that all general studio visits require a reservation.
Transport and accessibility
- From Mapo-gu Office subway station (Line 6), transfer to a bus toward World Cup Park Block 3, then walk about 15 minutes. Another listed route from Nanji Hangang Park bus stop is about a 3-minute walk.
- A first-come shuttle between Goyang Residency and Nanji is listed only for November 6–7, not November 8.
- Studio A's second floor lacks an elevator and is difficult for wheelchair users to reach; Studio A ground floor, Studio B and the exhibition rooms have ramp access.
- Check the official detailed program for session times and forms. Enquiries: 02-2124-8846–7.