Art Center Nabi, a pioneering media art institution in Seoul, reopens on Thursday in Sagandong, central Seoul, after relocating from its longtime home in SK Group's Seorin Building. Founded in 2000 by Roh Soh-young, the ex-wife of SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, the museum vacated the SK headquarters in 2024 following a yearslong legal dispute tied to Roh's divorce proceedings. The reopening exhibition, "A Pregnant Pause," features works by kinetic installation artist Han Jin-su, including paintings with over 1.6 million brushstrokes and mechanical devices exploring growth and transformation.
The reopening marks a new chapter for Art Center Nabi, which has been a key player in Korea's media art scene for over two decades. The move from the SK building underscores the personal and legal turmoil surrounding its founder, as the divorce and property dispute remain unresolved. The exhibition's theme of quiet growth and transformation mirrors the institution's own transition, highlighting its resilience and continued relevance in Seoul's cultural landscape, now situated near major venues like MMCA Seoul and Gallery Hyundai.