As autumn deepens, we find ourselves particularly eager to nourish our minds. If you suddenly feel the need for cultural inspiration this October—with its clear skies and crisp breezes—pay close attention. We’ve compiled a list of major exhibitions in Seoul this month that you won’t want to miss.
2026 Seoul Design Week
Seoul’s premier design festival, where you can enjoy design exhibitions, markets, and a variety of hands-on programs throughout the city.
Lynn Hirschman Lison: My [Selves]
An exhibition exploring the relationship between humans and technology, identity, surveillance, and the impact of AI and digital technology on society through the works of American media artist and filmmaker Lynn Hirschman Listen
Sagak Sagak Penfest
A stationery fair where you can try out a variety of writing instruments—such as fountain pens, ink, and paper—and discover writing supplies that suit your taste.
Special Exhibition of Original Artworks by Jean-François Larille
An exhibition featuring vibrant and sensorial visual works that invite reflection on the relationship between nature and humanity, the environment, and convey ecological messages
1926 Infinite Takeoff
A special exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Hangul Day, where visitors can explore the diverse stories behind the holiday, discover the significance of Hangul in our lives, and glimpse its future.
500 Years of Spanish Art
An exhibition exploring 500 years of Spanish history and cultural identity through 95 original works from the Hispanic Society of New York.
Wayne Thiebaud Exhibition
The first large-scale retrospective in Korea of “Wayne Thiebaud,” a leading 20th-century artist who expressed the order of objects through his unique painting techniques.
