Korean Dictionary
How to say "Art Exhibition" in Korean
“Art Exhibition” in Korean is 미술 전시회 (pronounced "misul jeonsihoae").
미술 전시회
misul jeonsihoae
Usage & Context
Art exhibitions display artworks in galleries and museums. Korea hosts numerous international art fairs like KIAF and Frieze Seoul. Korean contemporary art has gained global recognition through major exhibitions.
Example Sentence
이번 미술 전시회에 꼭 가보고 싶어요.
I really want to go to this art exhibition.
How to use 미술 전시회 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Art Exhibition” is 미술 전시회, romanized as misul jeonsihoae.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
미 (mi) sounds like 'me'. 술 (sul) sounds like 'sool' as in 'pool' with an 's'. 전 (jeon) sounds like 'jun' in 'jungle'. 시 (si) sounds like 'she'. 회 (hoe) sounds like 'hweh' or 'hway' (like 'way' with an 'h'). The stress is generally even, with a slight emphasis on "미" and "전".
More Example Sentences
Casual conversation about weekend activities.
주말에 친구와 함께 미술 전시회에 다녀왔어요.
I went to an art exhibition with a friend over the weekend.
Information about an ongoing event.
이 미술 전시회는 다음 달까지 계속됩니다.
This art exhibition continues until next month.
Reviewing an art show.
한국 현대 미술의 흐름을 볼 수 있는 좋은 미술 전시회였어요.
It was a great art exhibition where you could see the flow of Korean contemporary art.
Cultural Context
Art exhibitions are a popular cultural activity in Korea, especially among young people and families. Major cities like Seoul boast numerous galleries and museums, from traditional to contemporary. K-pop idols or actors sometimes hold their own art exhibitions, drawing huge crowds. It's common to see people taking photos (where allowed) and sharing their experiences on social media, making it a trendy leisure activity.
Editorial note
We review entries like 미술 전시회 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
미술 전시회를 관람하다
To view an art exhibition
미술 전시회에 가다
To go to an art exhibition
개인 미술 전시회
Solo art exhibition
Related Expressions
미술관
misulgwan
Art museum
갤러리
gaelleori
Gallery
작품
jakpum
Artwork
전시회
jeonsihoe
Exhibition (general term)
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