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Leeum museum(삼성 리움 미술관) -Subway line 5. Hangangjin st.
The Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art is a museum run by the Samsung Foundation of Culture. It comprises two parts that house traditional Korean art and contemporary international art. Museum 1 is designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta and Museum 2 is by French architect Jean Nouvel and Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas designed the Samsung Child Education & Culture Center. Museum 1 houses a collection of traditional Korean art, of which 36 pieces are designated national treasures. Museum 2 features modern and contemporary art from both Korean and foreign artists. Many famous artists such as Damian Hirst, Warhol, Rothko, Yevs Klein and Donald Judd have permanent exhibition spaces.
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