ACC Gwangju’s Landmark Showcase
The Asia Culture Center (ACC) in Gwangju, Korea, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a groundbreaking presentation: Masters of New York: The Generation of Rothko, Pollock and Krasner. As Korea’s first exhibition dedicated to Abstract Expressionism, it immerses visitors in the movement that redefined modern art and turned New York into a global cultural capital. This essential event connects Korean audiences to pivotal moments in art history through masterworks and archival materials.
- ACC marks a decade with a landmark, museum‑quality exhibition.
- First Korea‑only focus on Abstract Expressionism’s transformative era.
- Gwangju’s ACC serves as a national hub for contemporary culture.
- Bridges Korean audiences with global art narratives and legacies.
Abstract Expressionism and Its Lasting Impact
Emerging around World War II, Abstract Expressionism broke from European traditions and introduced daring techniques to convey raw inner emotion. With this surge of creativity, New York rapidly became the world’s cultural hub. The movement marked the first time American art commanded global attention, permanently reshaping modern art’s trajectory. ACC’s curation illuminates this legacy with original works and rare documents.
- Originated in New York during the WWII era’s creative upheaval.
- Replaced convention with bold color fields and energetic gestures.
- Centered the artist’s psyche, emotion, and process on the canvas.
- Propelled American art onto the international stage for the first time.
Featured Artists and Masterworks of Masters of New York Exhibition
Visitors will encounter defining works by Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Lee Krasner, and 18 other innovators who shaped Abstract Expressionism. Selected from the celebrated collection of the Jewish Museum, these paintings and multimedia archives rarely travel, offering Korean audiences a rare, close encounter with icons of modern art and their experimental spirit.
- Masterpieces by Pollock, Rothko, Krasner, and 18 peers of the movement.
- Curated from the prestigious Jewish Museum collection in New York.
- Original paintings complemented by films, photos, and archives.
- Exceptional opportunity to study technique, scale, and surface up close.
Dates, Hours, Location, and Access of Masters of New York Exhibition
The exhibition runs from July 18 to October 9, 2025 at the ACC’s Cultural Creation Hall, Complex 6 in central Gwangju. The venue is easy to reach via public transit, and the surrounding district offers cafés, restaurants, and cultural attractions—perfect for a full day of modern‑art discovery.
- Dates: July 18 – October 9, 2025.
- Venue: Asia Culture Center (ACC), Cultural Creation Hall Complex 6, Gwangju.
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Mondays).
- Access: ~20 minutes from Gwangju Songjeong KTX by bus/taxi; near Geumnamno 4‑ga Station.
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Why This Show Matters Now
This is more than an exhibition—it is a deep dive into the creative energy that catalyzed a cultural golden age. Vivid color fields, monumental canvases, and radical methods reveal how New York’s painters reshaped global art. ACC’s presentation empowers viewers to stand at the crossroads of modern art history and experience its power firsthand.
- Experience the roots and range of modern American abstraction.
- Contrast with European styles to grasp the movement’s rupture.
- Witness large‑scale works that reward slow, in‑person looking.
- Explore Gwangju’s vibrant cultural scene before or after your visit.
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