Exhibition Information

			German sociologist Georg Jimmel (1858-1918) described the culture of a large city in his book Die Grofistädte und das Geistesleven as a "lonely, isolated individual, lost strong social ties." Jimmel says the creation of the city has sent a strong shock to mankind, creating a new culture that is different from before.



Urban sensitivity is one of the cultural phenomena formed by people living in a large city. Unlike humans in the past, for new generations who have lived with the city since birth, the objects of home and longing are no longer 'nature' and 'chon'. Their "hometown," based on life in big cities, summons them as objects of nostalgia based on "glamorous neon signs" and "public transportation."



It is said to be the era of Post-corona. Relationships are becoming increasingly non-face-to-face, and some are concerned about the dehumanization that will result. The continuously demanded slogan, "Street-keeping," is like a small symbol of how our society will be going forward. But is this really something that can only be seen as the effects of the new virus COVID-19? Perhaps Corona has pulled some of our "lost distance" or "the way to be lonely for freedom" and revealed it to the world. For this reason, the colorful neon signs, skyscrapers, convenience stores, and vending machines share the characteristics of loneliness and freedom. And the differences in perspective are based on the cultural differences that each has.



I would like to pay attention to the city's sensitivity, which we live in, "My Night Is Beautiful Than Your Day," the first exhibition of the Seoul Museum of Art in 2020. The biggest reason why cultures such as City Pop and Neo-Retro are sought by today's generation is also based on vague and faint yearning for large cities. The city's objects drawn and unfolded by participating artists at home and abroad will provide us with new clues to discover everyday art. And through such an art experience, the sharing of city-based sentiments, which is different from the art of the past, will allow visitors to feel the lingering scent of calm and fresh emotions.