Southern Korea's Contemporary Hub

At a Glance

Daegu Art Museum opened May 2011 next to Daegu Stadium, the largest public art museum in southern Korea. 25,000 m² across six main galleries plus an outdoor sculpture park; ~1,900 works.

Regional Art on the National Stage

Built on the legacy of Daegu painter Lee Insung (1912–1950) and the mid-century Daegu School. Hosted Morris Louis's first Korean retrospective (2022) and Kehinde Wiley's first Asian solo show (2023).

Must-See

• Lee Insung paintings.
• Daegu School permanent gallery.
• Dansaekhwa — Park Seo-Bo, Ha Chong-Hyun.
• Eomi Hall site-specific commissions.
• 1.5 ha outdoor sculpture park.

Visiting Tips

Daegu Metro 2 to Daegongwon. ₩1,000. 2 hours. Closed Mondays. Free on last Wednesday.