Le Centre Pompidou s’exporte en Corée du Sud
The Centre Pompidou has opened a new satellite institution, the Centre Pompidou Hanwha, in Seoul, South Korea. The 11,000-square-meter venue, located in the 63 Tower and designed by the Wilmotte et Associés agency, is a partnership with the Hanwha Foundation of Culture and coincides with the 140th anniversary of Franco-Korean diplomatic relations. The opening was highlighted by a recent site visit from French President Emmanuel Macron and Centre Pompidou president Laurent Le Bon.
This opening is a key part of the Pompidou's 'Constellation' program, an international expansion strategy launched during the renovation of its Paris flagship. It aims to strengthen cultural exchanges with local art scenes and broaden its audience. The Seoul center will present eight exhibitions drawn from the Musée National d'Art Moderne's collections over five years, solidifying the institution's global footprint alongside other planned outposts in Massy and Brussels.