Strangers Under the Same Night at Yeongdeungpo Art Square: Visitor Guide

As the city’s busy daylight hours fade, people return to their personal quarters to greet the quiet evening in solitude. Presented at Yeongdeungpo Art Square, Strangers Under the Same Night (서로를 모르지만 같은 밤을 지난다) is a curated contemporary art exhibition shedding light on the nocturnal hours and inner contemplation of individuals who inhabit the same era yet remain unknown to one another.

Taking place within the open concourse of Yeongdeungpo Art Square on basement level 2 (B2) of Times Square Yeongdeungpo, this showcase invites visitors to sense one another’s presence amid familiar everyday spaces and contemplate modern experiences of urban isolation and collective empathy.

Strangers Under the Same Night: Exhibition Overview and Visitor Information

• Exhibition Title: 2026 Contemporary Art Project ‘Strangers Under the Same Night’ (서로를 모르지만 같은 밤을 지난다)
• Exhibition Period: September 8, 2026 – October 6, 2026
• Venue: Yeongdeungpo Art Square (B2 Yeongdeungpo Times Square, 15 Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul)
• Opening Hours: Weekdays and Weekends 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission 15 minutes before closing at 5:45 PM)
• Holiday Closures: Closed September 24 – September 27, 2026 for the Chuseok holiday
• Admission: Free (Inquiries: 02-2629-2216)
• Participating Artists: Kim Yu-jung, Lazy Video, Slmi & Jaenderfluid (Kang Ye-slmi & Baek Jae-hwa), Shin E-pi, Yun Yi-do, Lee Eun-jeong, Lee Hyun-woo, Cho Min-ah, Cho Hye-jeong, Hwang Gwi-young

Ten Contemporary Perspectives Exploring the Urban Night in Strangers Under the Same Night

Jointly organized and hosted by Yeongdeungpo-gu and the Yeongdeungpo Cultural Foundation, this exhibition borrows its English subtitle, Strangers Under the Same Night, to explore the nocturnal experiences of city dwellers who navigate parallel lives. Through diverse visual media, the presentation interrogates how solitary individuals negotiate detachment while sustaining tenuous yet enduring bonds of solidarity.

Ten contemporary visual artist collectives and individuals contribute to the dialogue: Kim Yu-jung, Lazy Video, Slmi & Jaenderfluid (Kang Ye-slmi & Baek Jae-hwa), Shin E-pi, Yun Yi-do, Lee Eun-jeong, Lee Hyun-woo, Cho Min-ah, Cho Hye-jeong, and Hwang Gwi-young. Spanning painting, video art, sculptural installation, and performance, these creators explore the complex positioning of individuals within contemporary social frameworks.

Three Key Highlights to Keep in Mind Before Visiting

• Diverse Medium Explorations by Ten Artist Teams: Participating artists employ oil and acrylic paintings, video installations, and three-dimensional sculptures to capture the nuances of metropolitan loneliness, empathetic resonance, and urban connection.
• Reinterpreting Everyday Routines and Social Ties: From Lazy Video’s opening performance piece Rolling Along Somehow (〈어떻게든 굴러간다〉) to evocative multimedia works, the exhibition approaches social relations and survival tactics with critical depth and playful irony.
• Contemplation Within an Accessible Civic Architecture: Situated in the subterranean public concourse of Yeongdeungpo Art Square on B2 of Times Square, the open exhibition layout allows passersby to pause naturally and reflect on shared nightscapes.

If you are interested in exploring other contemporary art exhibitions across Seoul, consider checking out our visitor guides to The Nearest Faraway Place and the Grace reopening showcase.

Practical Tips for Visiting Yeongdeungpo Art Square

Yeongdeungpo Art Square is conveniently located on basement level 2 (B2) of Yeongdeungpo Times Square, making it readily accessible from Yeongdeungpo Station. Admission is completely free, and the space welcomes visitors every day of the week from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please bear in mind that admission ends 15 minutes before closing, at 5:45 PM.

Please note that the venue will be closed for four days from September 24 through September 27, 2026 for the Chuseok holiday break. Inquiries regarding exhibition access can be directed by phone to 02-2629-2216.

Official Exhibition Details and Contact Information

Comprehensive exhibition announcements and program updates can be verified directly on the official Yeongdeungpo Cultural Foundation website.