Start the year with new energy.
If “stop watching Lilith” is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, why not do something a little different this year instead of lying in bed and mindlessly watching Shortform?
Instead of scrolling down and getting sucked into a 30-second snippet of stimulation, linger in an exhibition. Fill your eyes and mind with thought-provoking artwork, because there’s no better choice for your first cultural habit of the new year than an exhibition.
Here are some exhibitions to look forward to in January.
1. jennie photo exhibition ‘j2nni5‘
In January, international star Jennie will hold a solo photo exhibition for her 30th birthday. The exhibition will open on January 16 and run for two weeks until the 29th at Youthquake in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
The number 25 is hidden in the name of the photo exhibition, ‘ J2NNI5‘.
It is said that unpublished photos of 25-year-old Jenny taken by famous Korean photographers will be shown to the public for the first time. As a fan, I’m looking forward to this photo exhibition because I can see Jenny’s unintentional moments beyond the screen, rather than her refined and decorated appearance.
It’s even more meaningful that Jenny herself participated in the process of publishing the photo book and organizing the exhibition, and all proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to charity.
๐๏ธํฐ์ผ Price 10,000 won
Visitor tip: All tickets to the exhibit are reserved in advance and no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets go on sale on January 9 at 8pm on MelonTicket. We expect it to sell out quickly, so be there when the doors open! Tickets are available on MelonTickets.
๐๏ธ2026.1.16-1.29
โฐ11:00-20:00
๐ Usquake,25, Hyojaro-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea (Naver map)
2. Klimt and the Miracle of Ricciodi
Stolen in the 90s and then accidentally rediscovered, Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of a Lady makes its Korean debut. This is the first time the work with such a cinematic narrative has been shown outside of Italy, making the exhibition all the more significant.
After being stolen in 1997, Portrait of a Lady disappeared for nearly 20 years before being discovered in 2019 in a hidden space in the museum’s exterior wall, where it has been dubbed the “miracle painting”. Since then, it has undergone rigorous expert verification and has been recognized as authentic.
In addition to Portrait of a Lady, the exhibition also features 70 works from the main collection of the Ricciodi Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Piacenza, Italy, making it a valuable opportunity to see the current trends in modern and contemporary Italian art.
๐๏ธ์ ๋ Special offers Adult 20,000 won
Youth 14,400 won
Children 12,800 won
๐๏ธ2025.12.19 ~2026.03.22 *Open year-round except 2.2 and 2.17 (Lunar New Year)
โฐMon-Sun 10:00-18:40 (Last admission 19:00)
โDocent programs are available Monday-Friday (11:00, 14:00, 16:00) and are not available on weekends and holidays. Please note that regular docent programs are free of charge and are subject to change without notice depending on the museum’s circumstances!
๐ My Art Museum, B1, Textile Center Building, 518 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Naver map)
3. Basquiat: Iconic Symbols Connecting the Past and Future
The insured value of the works on display alone is 1.4 trillion won.
It is said to be the largest Basquiat exhibition in Korea.
From street art to a legend of modern fine art, Basquiat has become a legend of contemporary art. The dense records reflecting his artistic world will land in Korea.
More than 70 paintings and drawings from nine countries, as well as 160 pages of Basquiat’s artist’s notes, will be on display for the first time, providing a glimpse into his artistic world and the process of becoming an art master.
If you’d like to see the intense energy of his campus, keep an eye out for the Basquiat exhibition in January.
โAn audio guide will be provided to explain the hidden symbolism in Basquiat’s paintings. The audio guide is narrated by actor Bo Bo Park.
Docents are free Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. and 15,000 won at 14 p.m. Paid docents in the afternoon can be booked in advance through Naver Reservation.
๐๏ธ์ฑ์ธ 24,000 won
Children/Youth 17,000 won
๐๏ธ2025.09.23 ~2026.1.31
โฐMon-Thurs, Sun 10:00-19:00
Fri,Sat 10:00-21:00
๐DDP, 281, Euljiro-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (Naver Map)
4. Alphonse Mouha: Light and Dreams
If you are not familiar with modern and abstract art, I would recommend the Alfons Muha exhibition. The colorfulness and delicate beauty of his art will be enjoyed by all visitors, even those who are not familiar with art.
The exhibition commemorates the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and the Czech Republic and features 143 original works by the Czech artist, along with 11 national treasures of the Czech Republic.
Art Nouveau, the artistic style represented by Alfons Muha, emerged at the end of the 19th century, a time of war and upheaval. Graceful curves, floral and botanical motifs, and lavish ornamentation are the hallmarks of the style. Take a look at the art that blossomed in times of unrest and change, and discover your own beauty, even if your current reality is a bit shaky.
๐๏ธ๊ฐ๊ฒฉ Adult 22,000 KRW
Youth/Child 15,000 won
โDocent Program 15,000 KRW per person 60 minutes
The program is held on weekdays and weekends at the following times: 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 13:30, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, and 17:30. If you want to know more about the docents, you can contact them on the KakaoTalk channel @Travelable or @TogetherSunbom.
Audio Guide Audio guides are available on the H.point App and cost 3,000 won.
๐๏ธ2025.11.08 ~2026.03.04
โฐMon-Thu 10:30-20:00 (Last entry 19:00)
Friday & Saturday 10:30-20:30 (Last entry 19:30)
๐The Hyundai Seoul ALT. 1 (6F) 22, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul,Korea (Naver Map)
5. Cats and Dogs <THE GREAT CIVILIZATION
Are you a pet lover like me? If you have a dog or cat, you’re bound to think, “How could they be so perfect and cute?” and this exhibition is perfect for you.
Photographer Yann Artis Bertrand has captured the relationships between dogs, cats, and people in frames with an in-depth eye. This is the first exhibition of its kind that allows you to bring your pet to the museum.
If your algorithm is already filled with cute animal photos, why not let your eyes take in the ‘cuteness’ in the exhibit instead of scrolling down?
๐๏ธ์ ์ฅ๊ถ 13,000 won
Children/Youth 11,000 won
๐๏ธ2025.11.21 ~2026.05.14
โฐViewing hours 10:00~19:00
No closing days
๐Yeouido Bunker, 76 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (Naver map)
6. Finding Wally Special Exhibition
Wally is said to have landed in Seoul!
We should put an air tag on this guy, wherever he keeps hiding. Find out where else Wally is hiding in the bustling crowds of Seoul!
Step out of the pages of the little book and run around the spacious exhibition space to fulfill your mission to find Wally and earn special gifts!
Recommended for kids and adults alike, for pure immersion and fun.
๐๏ธ1์ Limited Discount 16,000 KRW
๐๏ธ2025.12.22 ~2026.04.05
โฐ10:00-19:00 (Last entry 18:00)
๐ The Seoul Lyceum, 2F, Galleria Fore, 32-14, Seomusim 2-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Naver map)