Choryangjae

About

Installation art, drawings and media art in a converted 1960s house with a garden and rooftop in Choryang.

Choryangjae puts art in a two-storey Western-style house built in the early 1960s, with a garden outside and rooms that still feel like rooms rather than gallery halls. The route through the basement, floors and rooftop gives the visit a domestic scale: you move from one installation to the next through an old house, then step outside to see its vintage exterior and yard. The documented 2024 Busan Biennale exhibition, “Darkness: Seeing from Darkness,” spread installation art, drawings and media art across the house and rooftop. Its calm interiors suited the show’s theme, though contemporary art can leave you unsure what to make of a work; there is no need to rush to a single interpretation. This is an exhibition space, not a place to eat, and drinks are left at the entrance. Visitor information lists opening hours of 10:00–18:00, with last entry at 17:30, and closure on Mondays. The exhibition described in visitor accounts ended around 20 October 2024, so check what is currently showing before making the trip. From Choryang Station Exit 9, allow about five to ten minutes on foot; signs and floor markings guide the way, though the approach passes a construction alley. Parking is limited, with paid lots nearby. Staff at the entrance can guide you through the visit. Go for a quiet art stop on a Busan culture route, especially if you enjoy seeing work in an unusual setting. Give yourself time to explore the different floors and rooftop, but keep expectations flexible: how much the art lands depends on your taste, and the show itself may have changed.

Details

Nearest station

Choryang Station

Opening hours

10:00-18:00, last entry 17:30, closed Mondays