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The Museum of MaGa, located in DongLim Ri, Mohyun Myun, Cheoin Gu, Youngin City, Gyunggi Do was opened in 1998 for specializing in the fiber art and print making. Beginning as contemporary fiber art and print making artist's own studio in 1984, the Museum of MaGa was established in September 1998 after building new places like Tapestry room and Museum other than the existing studio. The Museum of MaGa currently support and activate local arts, acting as the public culture facility covering Yongin and Bundang.
Exhibitions are divided by permanent exhibits and special exhibitions. The permanent exhibition displays tapestry and print artworks among the list of collections of Maga Museum whereas at the special exhibition held 1-2 times a year introduce various aspects of contemporary art including paintings and sculptures, handicraft, installation artworks.
Tapestry is an art genre that expresses desired images or theme by weaving threads. While the western has a long tradition in this art field, it is an unexplored genre in Korea. Collections of MaGa Museum has plenty of tapestry with recognized value including one awarded the grand prize at the international tapestry exhibition hosted by the Hungary Culture & Heritage Ministry in 2001.
There are the Korean Deung-Jan Museum and Po-Eun Jung Mong Ju's tomb around Museum of MaGa in the vicinity of Mun-Su mountain where you can experience diverse cultures.
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