Monday, June 9, 2014

Street gallery in Ihwa Mural Village



January 19, 2014

Local artists including students have turned an old village in Seoul into a street gallery. Located on the hillside from Daehangno street to Naksan Park, this village called Ihwa Mural Village or Ihwa Maeul(이화 벽화 마을 in Korean) displays paintings on the walls of local residents' houses, and stairways. Most of the residents in the neighborhood have lived there for decades.

Finding wall paintings is like wandering around in a maze. Some are hidden deep in the alleys. I have failed to locate some paintings and sculptures around the village. 

It is said the paintings change after some years. That makes this place more entertaining to visit from time to time.

Just remember one thing. This neighborhood is where real people live their real lives. Loud chats and bad-mannered behaviors are not considered appropriate.

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How to get to Ihwa Mural Village or Ihwa Maeul

Address
  1. 54, Naksan-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
  2. (one of the starting points)

Transportation
The nearest subway station is Hyehwa on line #4. 
Use the exit #2 at the station. 



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