원주에서 예술과 자연을 함께 즐기다... 원주 뮤지엄산<br /><br />COVID-19 shouldn't be stopping us from enjoying culture AND some beautiful natural scenery.<br />Our Kim Bo-kyoung has found a great place near Seoul where you can do both.<br />She joins us live right now. Bo-kyoung, where are you?<br />Hi, Junghee. Today, as an extended feature of our Life and Culture segment I've come to the city of Wonju, Gangwon-do Province... to tell you about Museum SAN, which is nestled in a beautiful natural location in the mountains.<br />The name "SAN," of course, means "mountain" in Korean, but also, it's an acronym for the words "space," "art" and "nature.".<br />Museum SAN is located at an elevation similar to that of Namsan Seoul Tower.<br />The facilities extend over 72-thousand square meters along this natural mountain terrain, making the area's must-visit place.<br />Museum SAN was built by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando,... and it reflects his unique philosophy.<br />The Flower Garden has sculptures that lead visitors along a path through white birch trees,... and immersing them in the vastness of their natural surroundings.<br />At the Water Garden, visitors to the main building are greeted by a piece of artwork called - quite fittingly - "Archway."<br />Water surrounds more than half of the main building, making it feel like it's floating.<br />The architect Tadao Ando is said to have been inspired by the tombs of the ancient Silla kingdom,... and so he arranged the Stone Garden with nine stone mounds.<br />"Architect Tadao Ando harmonizes nature with architecture very well, and by using a technique of exposed mass concrete and stones from Paju on the outside of the wall, Museum SAN looks unique."<br />"I personally like the architect Tadao Ando. It's comforting the way he built a museum in Korea using stones and trees along with exposed mass concrete."<br />Bo-kyoung, tell us then, what kinds of art and events can we enjoy there?<br />Well, along with the building's beautiful natural surroundings, people can enjoy many different works of art, including a piece by Paik Nam-june, the well-known founder of video-art in South Korea.<br />Paik's 'Communication Tower' is located in the inner court of the building with the light coming from the circular window at the top.<br />There are also several exhibitions including one of abstract paintings,... where you can even see works by famous artist Kim Whan-ki.<br />You can also meditate in a building that was given as a present by Tadao Ando to mark the museum's 5th anniversary.<br />That's all from me, back to you.<br />
