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DP Art Trip to Bukchon & MMCA, Seoul

Dragon Drop Stories  October 20, 2025

Our DP Visual Arts students recently traveled to Bukchon Hanok Village and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) for a day of discovery, dialogue, and inspiration.

In Bukchon, students walked the narrow streets lined with traditional hanok architecture, observing how history and design converge in everyday life. Tucked among these heritage homes, they explored intimate art galleries that offered fresh perspectives on materials, storytelling, and the Korean aesthetic.

At MMCA, students engaged with contemporary works that challenge convention, provoke thought, and reflect modern vision — an essential experience as they develop their own voices as artists within the IB Diploma Programme.

We are thankful to be located in Daejeon, just a short trip from Seoul, where world-class cultural experiences are within reach – while maintaining our quiet atmosphere day-to-day. These opportunities enrich our students’ learning and help them Learn • Love • Lead through art that is connected and deeply human.

A group of people, mostly young adults, are standing together in front of a scenic outdoor setting with mountains and trees visible in the background.

 

A minimalist art installation featuring a grid of vertical wooden rods against a plain gray background, creating a visually striking and geometric composition.

 

A group of four young people, likely friends, standing in front of a brick building with a storefront window.

 

A traditional Korean-style brick building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery, stands in the foreground of the image.

 

A group of people are gathered in a room with a large, light-colored wall panel in the background.

 

A large, colorful mosaic wall dominates the background, while the foreground features a reflective floor and a group of people standing and observing the artwork.

 

A group of people are gathered in an art gallery, examining and discussing the colorful abstract paintings displayed on the walls.

 

A large, abstract metal sculpture of a human figure stands prominently in the center of the image, surrounded by other artworks and visitors in a dimly lit gallery space.

 

A large, intricate sculpture depicting a crowd of people emerging from a tree-like structure, with a solitary figure in the foreground.

 

A large, colorful abstract artwork displayed on a table in a gallery setting, surrounded by a group of people observing and interacting with the piece.

 

The image shows two people, likely museum visitors, standing in front of a glass display case containing a colorful, intricate artwork or artifact.

 

A narrow alleyway lined with traditional Korean buildings, leading up to a modern city skyline in the background, with the iconic Seoul Tower visible in the distance.