Korea's dynamic architecture travels to Estonia

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- After its successful exhibit in two German cities, an
exhibition featuring Korea's modern architecture will travel to the Republic of
Estonia this week, Seoul officials said Thursday.
"Megacity Network: Contemporary Architecture in Korea," showcasing leading
architects and their most significant projects through the lens of renowned
photographer An Se-kweon, drew many European fans during its exhibit in Berlin
and Frankfurt beginning 2007, bringing the country's architects into a renewed
spotlight.
The upcoming exhibition in the Estonian capital Tallinn will display 32 pieces of
15 architects for a month from Friday.
"Korean architecture embodies the universal traits of modern architecture and the
unique environment created by the nation's circumstances. It's the nation's
dynamic potential and complexity that bring about the 'wow factor' from
architects of other countries," said Kim Sung-hong, professor of architecture and
urbanization at the University of Seoul, and the organizer of the exhibition.
"Now is the time for diverse point of views. And the energetic nature of Korean
architecture deserves to be recognized."
Featuring Seoul, one of the most populated cities in the world, in its own skin,
the exhibition was well-received and praised during the German event. After
hitting Estonia, the exhibition will travel to Barcelona in July and return to
Seoul audiences in November, ending its three year-long foreign exhibit.
The exhibition, sponsored by Korea's culture ministry, and organized by the Korea
Architects Institute and the Museum of Estonian Architecture, will run through
April 26 at the Estonian museum located in the city of Tallinn.
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