I recommend “Sahngup Gallery” presenting a seemingly indifferent, yet carefully curated exhibitions and gallery space; “Jungganjijeom” revealing the process of a sketch transforming into an art; “Art Space HYEONG” boasting a new-concept white cubic space; and lastly, “Euljiro Of” providing an exhibition guide to those who buy a drink there.
∙ Sahngup Gallery 143 Eulji-ro Jung-gu, Seoul
∙ Jungganjijeom 703 Jangyang Building, 15 Eulji-ro 14-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
∙ Art Space HYEONG 302 Ewha Building, 105 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
∙ Euljiro Of 5F, 5-6 Eulji-ro 15-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

“Jeil” in Seongsu-dong. It gives you a feeling that you’re dining at an exhibition hall.
∙ Jeil 9-9 Wangsimni-ro 10-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

“Anthracite Coffee Seogyo” because it is the most quiet café in Seoul.
∙ Anthracite Seogyo 11 Worldcup-ro 12-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

These days I think you’re allowed to go into the lawn. There are more sculptures than you think at Olympic Park. Pick one you like, lay a mat in front of it, and lie down to rest. You’ll feel your mind and body unwind.
∙ Olympic Park 424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

“Post Poetics” has all kinds of books that are good reads. They offer a great selection of books published overseas. I often go to “Irasun,” specializing in books regarding photography. You can check out the ones you like, following a kind guide by the shop owner. The store deals with books from a small publisher in Korea as well as famous publications from overseas. The owner’s kind introduction is a bonus.
∙ Post Poetics 240 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
∙ Irasun 5 Hyoja-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Namsan Sowol-gil at 2am in mid-summer. I once lived in Haebangchon for about a year. I was on the way home from a friend’s place. It was on Sowol-gil. Walking along Sowol-gil with the panoramic view of Seoul gives you a lot to think about.

Discontinued books by famous photographers overseas. Some photograph collections can be found here since people hardly purchase photo books, it seems. (smile)

Right here at Euljiro. Euljiro was the center of Seoul before gentrification took over the city. It’s where rundown commercial buildings line the streets and historic mom-and-pop diners serve unsophisticated-yet-honest food.

The first thing he said when we asked him for self-introduction is this: “Not much to say.” But from what we’ve witnessed while spending time with him, he has all kinds of responsibilities. Since a year ago he’s been operating Gallery N/A and directing exhibitions, while running a publishing house under the same name, printing photo collections and art brochures. Starting with the solo exhibition of photographer Na In-soo in November 2018, the gallery has offered its venue for works by French artist Mathieu Bernard Martin and fine artist Bae Jae-min. The solo exhibition by fashion photographer Kwak Ki-gon has recently wrapped up. The young owner’s artistic sense has been proven through the unique spatial composition and design of Gallery N/A including the exposed walls showing the age of the structure and a bed (now removed) which used to take the center stage of the exhibition space. However, his main career is that of a photographer. He’s a person who’s keen on keeping with the trends among contemporary artists and uses a camera to record moments that express his feelings. Of all the roles listed above, we chose the owner of Gallery N/A to interview.


Q. Please introduce Gallery N/A.
A. It is located on the second and third floors of a building on the ironworks street near Euljiro 4-ga Station. The second-floor is an exhibition hall, while the third floor functions as a studio and another display room. The terrace has chairs and tables. In addition to exhibitions, the gallery sells coffee and rents out space sometimes. Oh’s small publishing house deals with photo collections and art brochures.