Korea's Answer To The MOMA

Yesterday, Jennifer and I, both on vacation now, went to Seoul to go to the museum of contemporary art in Seoul. The museum is located in Seoul Grand Park, which is an enormous park surrounded by mountains and filled with trails and ponds and such. There was a zoo and a couple of Epcot like sphere buildings. It was interesting. Oh, it was also freezing. The middle of January is not the ideal time to walk around outside. The good news is that it was the least amount of Koreans that I've ever been around. It was really wonderful to walk around outside as we made our way to the museum. Jennifer was so excited to see a lake that was frozen over (those darned California girls). Here are some pics.I have no idea who these Korean guys are in the statues, but they were interesting. One of them appears to be lazy and is relaxing in his la-z-boy.Outside the museum was a sculpture park. There was a big brick phallus, a metal man whose mouth opened and closed and a speaker inside was singing. I also couldn't resist posing with some statues. Forgive my rudeness. Check out the decorative cabbage. A really popular winter gardening option here, but don't eat it!Unfortunately, you are not really allowed to use cameras inside. The museum was really wonderful. There was a big rotunda with a ramp going up the outsides to go up to the next level. In the center was a giant tower of televisions, all samsungs by the way, which was unfortunately under renovation. It looked like it'd have been a really interesting center to see if it were working.

Even in a nice museum, you are easily able to find some bad English. Take a look at the bathroom sign. The sign for the women's bathroom was the same.

At the cafe in the museum I attempted to make a bit of my own art. I don't think I can really pull it off. It was a great day though. So cold, but worth it.