Seoul,Korea
Trick Eye Museum is an interactive gallery which uses Trompe L’oeil (french for decieve the eye) art techniques that creates an optical illusion on flat surfaces. a lot of famous paintings were converted into 3D images which allows the viewers to play around and be part of the artwork.
*staff were very helpful in taking pictures for you.
*most of the artworks should have 2 or more people participating on it so better go with a group of friends.
*there is a mirror labyrinth before you exit the museum and you have to find your way out.
*entrance tickets cost 13000KRW for adults and 8000KRW for ages under 18
Trick Eye Museum
B2 Seogyo Plaza, Seogyodong 357-1, Mapo-gu, Seoul
82-2-3144-6300
Hours: 10am-10pm
How to get there: get off at Hongdae Station/Hongik University station line 2 and go to exit 9. walk towards Starbucks and cross the street. look for a violet sign that says Trick Eye Museum)
if you’re familiar with the hongdae area in seoul, then you are no doubt aware that it has quite the party pulse. whether it’s kicking back in the playground having a few drinks out in the open, getting sweaty in one of it’s numerous clubs, or bar hopping ‘till 6am, it is one of the premiere places for fun. but the backbone of the neighbourhood is hongik university, famed for it’s art programs. the free market held on weekends is a great place to buy and support local student art. but back amongst the narrow sidestreets is mural alley. it’s a lengthy stretch of road bursting with vibrant art on all sides. it’s definitely worth a gander… even if you just need some fresh air to cope with a hangover from the previous night.
