The Hechyeomoyeo, a group exhibition displaying all kinds of art including paintings, illustrations, photographs and more, held its sixth opening event last Sunday at KOTE in central Seoul's Insa-dong.
With more than 250 contributing artists including Koreans, foreign residents and overseas artists, every remaining space in KOTE was crowded.
People fill the room during the opening party for The Hechyeomoyeo 6 group exhibition at KOTE in central Seoul's Insa-dong, June 16. Korea Times photo by Jon Dunbar
A huge amount of artwork from more than 250 individual contributors is on display for The Hechyeomoyeo 6 group exhibition at KOTE in central Seoul's Insa-dong, June 16. Korea Times photo by Jon Dunbar
Matthew Gamble of streetwear brand Diazable poses beneath his sketch on display at The Hechyeomoyeo 6 group exhibition at KOTE in central Seoul's Insa-dong, June 16. Korea Times photo by Jon Dunbar
An employee of KOTE examines the various artworks on display at the opening party for The Hechyeomoyeo 6 group exhibition at KOTE in central Seoul's Insa-dong, June 16. Korea Times photo by Jon Dunbar
The crowd parts momentarily to allow for a photo showing the artwork at the opening party for The Hechyeomoyeo 6 group exhibition at KOTE in central Seoul's Insa-dong, June 16. Korea Times photo by Jon Dunbar
Live drawing takes place during the opening party for The Hechyeomoyeo 6 group exhibition at the alleyway entrance to KOTE in central Seoul's Insa-dong, June 16. Korea Times photo by Jon Dunbar
An outlet store stands next to the alley entrance to KOTE in central Seoul's Insa-dong, June 16. The retail space had previously been gallery space, but was lost in a dramatic real estate conflict. Korea Times photo by Jon Dunbar
Performance artist Douglas Holden, wearing a beige suit, is showered in red wine by a brave volunteer during the opening party for The Hechyeomoyeo 6 group exhibition at KOTE in central Seoul's Insa-dong, June 16. Korea Times photo by Jon Dunbar
Fat Hamster and Kang New perform to a packed room during the opening party for The Hechyeomoyeo 6 group exhibition at KOTE in central Seoul's Insa-dong, June 16. Korea Times photo by Jon Dunbar
The gallery is empty while everyone is crowded around Fat Hamster in the next room during the opening party for The Hechyeomoyeo 6 group exhibition at KOTE in central Seoul's Insa-dong, June 16. Korea Times photo by Jon Dunbar
Various artists and visitors pose together at the end of the opening party for The Hechyeomoyeo 6 group exhibition at KOTE in central Seoul's Insa-dong, June 16. Korea Times photo by Jon Dunbar
There will be various other events over the next few weeks, including a drawing party with @seoulshare79 on Thursday, a photo discussion led by @worldaccordingto_J on June 22, a photo walk led by @dhiratheexplorer and a rooftop photoshoot by @Always_anal0gue on June 23, free artist portfolio headshots on June 26, a live painting performance by @kimoz_93 and an open stage on June 28, a tea ceremony and a fashion show on June 29 and a board game night on June 29.
The closing party will be on July 7 starting at 5 p.m. and is likely to be as lively as the opening event.
Follow @thehechyeomoyeo and @kote.kr on Instagram for more information.