On a stroll in Seoul
- Dr Roslyn Russell
- Feb 28
- 1 min read
28 The Australian
August 2–3, 2025
Abstract
In April, a visit to Seoul revealed a city where contemporary creativity and deep history coexist with striking ease. From Sculpture City Seoul, an ambitious open-air art initiative transforming urban spaces, to the refined craftsmanship of the Seoul Museum of Craft Art, public art has become central to the city’s identity.
Yet amid this modern vibrancy, the legacy of the Joseon Dynasty endures in the courtyards of Gyeongbok Palace and in the ceremonial presence of its Royal Guard. This piece reflects on how Seoul balances innovation and tradition, inviting visitors to experience both its artistic experimentation and its historical continuity within a single afternoon’s stroll.