Seoul Archives: The City, Archived by Artists Opens October 20

An exhibition on the second floor of Seoul Metropolitan Archives combining public records with artists' perspectives on places in Seongbuk.

Why it matters now

The official programme lists an opening on October 20, 2026 and describes a long-running presentation through 2029. This is an exhibition, not a one-day workshop or a booking slot.

Co-curated by Seoul Metropolitan Archives and the Seongbuk Cultural Foundation, The City, Archived by Artists interweaves public records and artworks exploring specific places in Seongbuk. Participating artists include Kim Bom, Kim Jae-gyeong, Noh Song-hui, Ma Min-ji and Ahn Se-kwon, among others.

The exhibition is in Gallery 2 on the second floor of Seoul Metropolitan Archives, 7 Tongil-ro 62-gil, Eunpyeong-gu. The institution's general visitor guide lists Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00, Monday and major-holiday closures, and free admission. Confirm any gallery-specific closures before travel. Enquiries: 02-350-5625.

What we're seeing

The appeal lies not simply in old city records but in how contemporary artists decide what of the city deserves remembering.

What we still don't know

Daily exceptions for this particular gallery and any special reservation requirements were not separately verified. Reconfirm before visiting.