South Korea's Public Art is Not for Art's Sake

2,743 views · Published 11 February 2011 · 3:42 · Indexed 22 September 2026

Channel: Voice of America · 2011 · News & Politics

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In recent years, South Korean cities have seen sculptures, paintings and all manner of artistic installations sprout like mushrooms, both inside and outside of office buildings. Many critics think the attempt at urban improvement is not a pretty picture.

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