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2023
| 11-12 | 《Art Show & Fundraiser》 (Savina Museum of Contemporary Art, Elephex) |
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| 10-10 | ‘Tradition and Environment’ art contest for Eunpyeong-gu residents (Eunpyeong-gu Office, Savina Art Museum) |
| 08-11 | Koh Myung Keun Solo Exhibition《Transparent Space, Walking in between》 (Savina Museum of Contemporary Art, Arts Council of Korea) |
| 08-09 | 《Hangeul loved by Yoon Dongju》 (Korea Sori Culture Center) |
| 06-08 | 《We Are Each Other’s Destiny - An Artistic Embrace of Endangered Animals》 (Korea Culture and Arts Center Association, Pohang City Central Art Hall) |
| 06-07 | 《One Inspiration - The Very First Ideas from Korean Tradition and Culture》 (Shanghai Art Museum, Korean Cultural Center in Shanghai) |
| 05-08 | 2023 Savina Museum of Contemporary Art special exhibition ≪Hanbok, Reborn as Art≫ (Korea Hanbok Promotion Agency, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, ICOM Korean Committee, National Museum and Cultural Foundation) |
| 05-08 | Chonamlee Hongjin’s garden tree sculpture project 《Tree in Tree》 (Savina Art Museum, Seoul) |
| 03-04 | Kang Hong-Goo’s solo exhibition <Kang Hong Goo: Uninhabited island & Inhabited island- The Sea of ShinanⅡ> (Savina Art Museum, Arts Council Korea) |
2022
| 11-02 | Special Exhibition commemoration of 33th anniversary of Korea-Hungary diplomatic relations <ANIMEYED> |
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| 09-11 | Exhibition <Sidescape - Disaster, Family> |
| 09-11 | Conducted 2022 Announcement of Recruitment of Participants in Culture and Arts Education for Technology (Eunpyeong foundation for Arts & Culture, Savina Museum) |
| 08-12 | Open Exhibition Metaverse Savina Museum <Metasavina Art Platform> and conducted Metasavina Art-platform Job Search Program |
| 07-10 | Conducted 2022 Residents of Eunpyeong-gu with <Savina Museum night of exhibition and music> (Eunpyeong-gu Office, Savina Museum) |
| 06-09 | Exhibition <Koh Sang Woo: Forever Free - The Animal That Therefore I Am> (Savina Museum, WWF) |
| 04-09 | Traveling Korean Arts <One Inspiration-Hangeul loved by Yoon Dong-ju> traveling exhibition (Korean Cultural Center in Hungary, Budapest, Hungary) |
| 04-07 | Touring Exhibition <Terry Border : EAT-PLAY-LOVE> in Busan (Busan Geumjeong Foundation for Arts & Culture, Pohang City Central Art Hall) |
| 02-05 | Exhibition <Ahn Chang Hong: Ghost Fashion> |
2021
| 11-12 | 60th Anniversary of Establishment of Korea and Ecuador Diplomatic Relations <Ahn Chang Hong Special Exhibition> (Casa Museo Guayasamin, Quito, Ecuador) |
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| 10-12 | 2021 Hangul week special exhibition <Hangul, Evoke Synesthesia - The Language of Five Senses> |
| 10-12 | Traveling exhibition <One Inspiration - The Very First Ideas from Korean Tradition and Culture> in Yeongwol Coal Mine Culture integrated Tourism Center |
| 10-11 | Conducted <2021 SAVINA MUSEUM CULTURE WEEK> (Eunpyeong-gu Office, Savina Museum) |
| 10-02 | Jingwansa temple Korean Culture Experience Zone <Solo Exhibition Lee Jeong-Lok> |
| 09-11 | Conducted 2021 Announcement of Recruitment of Participants in Culture and Arts Education for Technology (Eunpyeong foundation for Arts & Culture, Savina Museum) |
| 07-12 | Conducted people with developmental disabilities <Creative Arts Education for the Development of the Five Senses: Taste Our Senses Series> (Heart to Heart Foundation, Savina Museum) |
| 06-08 | Touring Exhibition <Terry Border : EAT-PLAY-LOVE> in Iksan Arts Center, Gunpo Culture and Arts Center |
| 05-11 | Conducted project of Developmental Disability Writers Workshop and Exhibition Forum <2021 Insight Festival> (Able Art Center, Savina Museum) |
| 05 | Lee Myung-ok, director of the Savina Museum of Contemporary Art, won the Ecuadorian government's plaque of merit for contributing to the cultural and artistic exchange between Korea and Ecuador |
2020
| 12-02 | Exhibiton <National Painter of Ecuador Oswaldo Guayasamin> |
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| 12 | Touring exhibition <Serendipity, the Unexpected Discovery> in Yeosu Yeulmaru |
| 10-12 | Non-face-to-face convergence culture and arts program <Online Art Museum Picnic with the Savina Museum in Eunpyeong-gu> |
| 10-11 | Traveling exhibition <One Inspiration - The Very First Ideas from Korean Tradition and Culture> in Poland (The Royal Lazienki Museum, Warsaw, Poland) |
| 09-11 | 2020 Hangul week special exhibition <Hangul loved by big data> |
| 08 | Future talent training program for the Fourth Industrial Revolution <dream art lab 4.0_Life&Tech> (PyeongChang Foundation for Artist&Culture, Savina Museum) |
| 01-11 | Touring Exhibition <Terry Border : EAT-PLAY-LOVE> in Ulsan Hyundai Arts Center, Pyeongchang Culture and Arts Center, Pyeongtaek Culture and Arts Center(online) |
2019
| 11 | Traveling Korean Arts <ONE INSPIRATION- The Very First Ideas from Korean Tradition and Culture> traveling exhibition in Ottawa, Canada (Korean Cultural Centre Canada and G101) |
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| 09 | Received Excellence award and First prize in Citizens' Compassion Award from The 37th Seoul Architecture Award |
| 09-12 | Incubating program <Dream Art Lab 4.0_Life&Tech> for future talents to be prepared for the 4th industrial revolution |
| 08 | Opened Savina Library |
| 07 | Exclusive media facade <Dream of the Blue Butterfly> |
| 07-09 | Touring Exhibition <Terry Border :EAT- PLAY-LOVE> in Incheon Seogu Cultural Foundation and Dangjin Culture & Art Center |
| 06-07 | Touring Exhibition <Enlightened Mind- The Artist’s Way to Meditation> in Geoje Arts Center |
| 02 | Senior artists’ digital archiving: Catalogue Raisonné about Changhong Ahn |
2018
| 11 | Relocated in Jinkwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu in November 1st |
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| 09 | Participated in the <86th Tokyo International Gift Show> (Tokyo, Japan) |
| 08-09 | Traveling Korean Arts <ONE INSPIRATION- The Very First Ideas from Korean Tradition and Culture in Tokyo, Japan (Korean Cultural Center and Shirota Gallery) |
| 07-09 | Exhibition <Emotional City> at the Exhibition Platform for 2018 Ui Art Line |
| 01-05 | Touring exhibition <#Selfie- The People Who Take Pictures of Themselves> in Changwon Cultural Foundation- Seongsan Art Hall and AK Plaza in Pyeongtaek |
2017
| 10 | Selected the exhibition <#Selfie- The People Who Take Picture of Themselves> as the best case of all fields at 2017 Arts Management Conference and received commendation from Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism |
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2016
| 08 | Introduced the world’s first ‘Button Internet Mobile Docent Service’ in the museum |
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| 06 | Re-certified as a ‘Seoul qualified educational institution’ by the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education |
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Reported as an outstanding Korean private contemporary art museum in ‘Private Museum Report’ researched by Larry’s List |
2013
| 09 | started running the job searching program for teenagers at the museum. |
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| 07 |
started running VR online exhibition that offers the view of offline exhibition. offered audio guide service to museum audiences using SoundCloud |
2012
| 08 | Renewed Savina Museum official website with 3D Exhibition Space |
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| 03 |
Launched NFC Mobile Service for the first time as a national museum Launched a live internet broadcasting service for the first time as a national museum |
2011
| 12 | Initiated a cultural school program [Joyful Encounter-Let’s Play, Principles!: Art, Mathematics and Science] in association with the art and culture organization |
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| 11 | Developed and launched [Career in Art Program for Youth] for schools specializing in art |
| 10 | Developed and launched an education program [Amazing Stories of Mathematics and Science in Art] for the underprivileged |
| 07 | Held an open call to artists and launched a online exhibition service, ‘Savina Online Art Project’ |
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Launched a online video archive service, ‘Savina Channel’ Developed a mobile application ‘Museum Search’ for the first time in Korea as a national museum |
2010
| 12 | Launched e-book services |
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| 10 | Developed a mobile application in cooperation with five art museums in Seoul called 'Art Museums in Seoul 2010'. |
| 07 | Became the first museum in Korea offering QR code to provide information about the artworks exhibited |
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Opened a 3D virtual exhibition space website in partnership with 17 art museums titled 'Art Seoul-Museum.com' (www.artseoul-museum.com) |
2009
| 08 | Launched an outreach program in partnership with local schools and institutions for the gifted children |
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| 07 |
Established ‘New Sci-Art Open Lab’ project as well as its website (http://sciart.savinamuseum.com): a creative workshop project that facilitates the encounter of scientists and artists. |
2008
| 05 |
Launched 'Science & Art Reporter for Youth' project for the expansion of creative science education by the convergence of science and art Established ‘Science Art Reporter Program’ and its website, ‘www.artreporter.co.kr’. |
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| 02 | Initiated English Docent Tour Program for the first time in Korea. |
2007
| 12 | Designated as Specialized Arts Organization in the City of Seoul. |
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2006
| 11 | Signed MOU with National Science Museum: Curated special exhibitions focusing on the relationship between the art and science. |
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2005
| 09 | Launched ‘Professional Curator Program’ at the Savina Museum of Contemporary Art Academy. |
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2003
| 03 | Savina Museum’s supporting company (affiliated company), © Savina Museum of Contemporary Art, was founded and registered as a corporate entity in Korea (recognized by the City of Seoul) |
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2002
| 07 | Registered as a museum (Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul): authorized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. |
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1996
| 10 | Launched the 'Art Theory Lecture Program' for curators. |
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Established the Gallery Savina specializing in curated exhibitions (Gwanhoondong, Jongno-gu, Seoul) |
