Roger Ballen Video Screening: Museum B1 at Museum Hanmi Samcheong

Museum Hanmi Samcheong in Jongno-gu, Seoul, hosts an extraordinary preview video screening dedicated to visionary artist Roger Ballen, titled Museum B1: Next Zone Is Roger Ballen (미술관 B1: 다음 구역은 로저 발렌입니다). Serving as a special advance prelude to his major retrospective scheduled for October, this immersive screening transforms the entire B1 basement level into a labyrinthine visual journey.

Showcasing seven seminal video works produced between 2012 and 2026, the presentation invites audiences to wander through hidden corners of the museum’s underground spaces and immerse themselves in Ballen’s uncanny, psychological ‘Ballenesque’ universe.

Roger Ballen Screening Visitor Information

• Exhibition Title: Museum B1: Next Zone Is Roger Ballen (미술관 B1: 다음 구역은 로저 발렌입니다)
• Exhibition Period: September 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026
• Venue: Museum Hanmi Samcheong (11 Samcheong-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul)
• Opening Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission 5:30 PM)
• Closed Days: Mondays
• Admission: Free
• Participating Artist: Roger Ballen

Prelude to a Landmark Retrospective at Museum Hanmi

Museum Hanmi has long served as a vital hub for photography and moving image culture in South Korea, regularly organizing scholarly exhibitions that introduce leading international pioneers. Following previous thematic retrospectives, this preview highlights the moving image practice of Roger Ballen, providing an essential context for his upcoming full-scale survey.

Rather than presenting passive screenings in a traditional auditorium, the exhibition scatters video works throughout architectural corridors, alcoves, and subterranean chambers. Visitors engage directly with the uncanny mises-en-scène that have defined Ballen’s transgressive career across South Africa and the globe.

Three Key Highlights of the Underground Screening

First, experience the complete survey of Roger Ballen’s moving-image practice across seven distinct works spanning from 2012 to 2026, highlighting the conceptual continuity of his aesthetic vision.

Second, encounter iconic video collaborations and new experiments side by side, from the viral Die Antwoord collaboration I Fink U Freeky to his recent contemplative exploration Spirits and Spaces.

Third, participate in the site-specific stamp tour. By collecting stamps at each subterranean viewing station, visitors actively chart their own psychological map through the disorienting, dreamlike environment of Museum B1.

For more contemporary visual art across Seoul, explore our coverage of Infusing Light and the meditative reflections in The Road Continues Even After Disappearing.

Practical Tips for Visiting Museum Hanmi Samcheong

Museum Hanmi Samcheong is nestled in the tranquil Samcheong-dong gallery district at 11 Samcheong-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with last entry permitted at 5:30 PM. The museum is closed every Monday.

This special B1 preview screening is free of charge and does not require reservations. Allow at least 45 to 60 minutes to complete the underground route and view the full selection of video works.

Official Sources and Visitor Enquiries

For full details regarding the preview and the upcoming October retrospective, visit the Museum Hanmi official exhibition page.