20th-Century Masters of Photography – Light, Bringing Time to a Halt

《20th-Century Masters of Photography: Light, Stopping Time》 will be held from November 20, 2026, to March 28, 2027, at Art Chosun Space (ACS), 1st floor, 30 Sejong-daero 21-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul. As of the September 2026 information, early-bird admission is 7,200 won for adults and 5,400 won for children, teenagers, seniors, and visitors eligible for special discounts; infants aged six and under enter free. Early-bird and regular reservations are available, and regular reservations are scheduled to open at 9:00 a.m. on September 10, 2026, although the availability of on-site purchases was not confirmed in the same information. Since the year and edition number of previous runs have not been disclosed, it is difficult to definitively compare how this edition differs from previous ones in venue, scale, or exhibition layout.

The Scope of Photography in 2026, Seen Through Around 80 Works by 17 Artists

This exhibition presents approximately 80 works by 17 photographers, based on the collection of Gallery Lumiere. It includes works by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Tina Modotti, and William Klein, allowing visitors to preview the artist lineup for the 2026 edition.

The exhibition covers pioneers of modern photography, artists emphasizing humanism, and documentary photography recording the dynamism of cities and the inner lives of people. Its central feature is the focus on physical prints developed and produced using analog methods rather than digital screens.

Visitor numbers, the number of works, admission fees, and venue records from previous editions have not been disclosed. Therefore, when comparing the 2026 edition with past exhibitions, it is safest to use only the Gallery Lumiere collection and the scope stated for this edition—17 artists and approximately 80 works—as the basis.

299 m from Exit 6 of Gwanghwamun Station, and 4 Minutes from City Hall Station

Art Chosun Space is 299 m, or about a 4-minute walk, from Exit 6 of Gwanghwamun Station on Line 5. When accessing the venue by subway from central Seoul, enter 30 Sejong-daero 21-gil into a map app.

It is also 241 m, or about a 4-minute walk, from Exit 3 of City Hall Station on Lines 1 and 2. The exhibition venue does not provide its own parking, and Jeongdong Private Parking Lot at 76-2 Taepyeong-ro 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, about a 2-minute walk away, is listed as an option.

Visiting hours are 10:00 to 18:00 from Tuesday through Sunday, with last admission at 17:30. The venue is closed every Monday, as well as on February 10 and March 2, 2027, as substitute closure days.

The last-train time varies depending on your accommodation and route, so it cannot be specified here. However, since the exhibition ends at 18:00 and both stations are a 4-minute walk away, a same-day visit can be included in an itinerary around central Seoul.

Approximately 80 Works Viewed Alongside Video Materials and Original Prints

At the venue, visitors can view video screenings along with approximately 80 photographic works. The artists named in the exhibition description include Henri Cartier-Bresson, Tina Modotti, William Klein, and 14 others, for a total of 17.

After viewing the exhibition, visitors can purchase artist catalogs and art merchandise, as well as original printed works. No separate information has been released about food sales or rest areas.

Early-bird admission for adults is 7,200 won, while admission for children, teenagers, seniors, and visitors eligible for special discounts is 5,400 won. Infants aged six and under enter free, but discounted and free admission is applied after the ticket office checks supporting documents such as an ID card, student ID, welfare card, national merit registration card, or family relation certificate.

Visitors with severe disabilities in grades 1–3 may receive the special discount for themselves and one accompanying person, while those with mild disabilities in grades 4–6 may receive it for themselves. National honorees, persons injured for the country, and the surviving family members of persons who died for the country are also eligible. Discounts cannot be combined, and the payment methods accepted by the ticket seller, as well as whether the video materials offer English subtitles or interpretation, have not been disclosed.

Mark February 10 and March 2, 2027, Separately on Your Calendar

February 10, 2027, is a Wednesday, and March 2 is a Tuesday, but both dates are substitute closure days. Including the regular Monday closure, it may be difficult to choose a visiting date at the beginning of 2027 based on the day of the week alone.

As of September 8, 2026, regulations for operation, cancellation, and refunds in rainy weather, official peak periods, and recommended visiting times by artist have not been disclosed. The dates and times of video screenings during the exhibition period have also not been provided separately.

Specific routes for wheelchairs and strollers, as well as the availability of foreign-language guidance, have not been confirmed. For travelers who require English guidance or bring mobility aids, this information may be an important consideration, and details about cleanliness and safety operations have also not been disclosed.

Before booking, contact the official reservation page or call 02-724-6319 to confirm whether on-site purchases are available, whether English guidance is provided, the accessibility routes, and the video screening schedule, then choose your visiting date.

• The exhibition is closed every Monday, so it cannot be visited on Mondays. — It is closed every Monday, and February 10 and March 2, 2027, are also substitute closure days.
• What can be purchased on-site besides the artworks? — Artist catalogs, art merchandise, and original printed works are sold.
• What should I bring for discounted admission? — For children, teenagers, seniors, and special discounts, as well as free admission for infants, the ticket office checks supporting documents.
• Can I park at the venue if I arrive by car? — The venue does not provide its own parking, and Jeongdong Private Parking Lot, a 2-minute walk away, is listed as an option.