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Seattle Asian Art Museum premieres Korean art exhibit + new hours

Seattle Asian Art Museum, which is now open on Wednesdays, features “Meot” — a collection of traditional and contemporary Korean art.

Guest curator of the exhibit Hyonjeong “HJ” Kim Han stands in front of ten large panels displaying scrolls that have characters scribed on them in black ink. HJ is wearing a black suit and bright blue top, walking in front of the display as she shares its significance.

Hyonjeong “HJ” Kim Han, who works as a curator at the Denver Art Museum, is the guest curator for the “Meot” exhibit.

Photo by SEAtoday Staff

Two big updates are launching today for Seattle Asian Art Museum — its new “Meot” exhibit is making a debut + the museum will once again be open on Wednesdays.

To celebrate the schedule change, the museum is offering free admission on Wednesday, Aug. 28 — its first Wednesday of operation since 2020.

Enthusiasts can also stop in and explore “Meot,” a 60+ piece series from the late Seattleite art patron Frank Bayley’s personal collection and works from a few of his close Korean artist friends. Comprised of ceramics, calligraphy, paintings, and wooden works, “Meot” — a Korean term meaning charm, style, and refined aesthetic sensibilities — blends traditional artworks and contemporary artistic expressions for a seamless exploration of creativity and Korean identity.

The intentional mixing of historic Korean art — dating as far back as the 12th century — with contemporary works showcases how current artists engage with past techniques while creating new expressions.

Plan your visit

  • Museum hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Admission prices: $15-$18 for adults, $13-$16 for 65+ and military, $10-$13 for students and teens, free for children 14 and under
  • Discounted options: Free First Thursdays, Seattle Public Library museum passes
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