Korean Dictionary
How to say "Installation art" in Korean
“Installation art” in Korean is 설치 미술 (pronounced "Seonji misul").
설치 미술
Seonji misul
Usage & Context
Large-scale artworks that transform spaces. Popular in Korean contemporary art galleries and museums.
Example Sentence
설치 미술은 공간을 변화시킵니다.
Installation art transforms spaces.
How to use 설치 미술 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Installation art” is 설치 미술, romanized as Seonji misul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'설치' (seolchi) sounds like 'sul-chee', with '설' like 'sul' in "sultan" and '치' like 'chee' in "cheese". '미술' (misul) sounds like 'mee-sool', with '미' like 'mee' in "meet" and '술' like 'sool' in "pool" but with an 's' sound.
More Example Sentences
Recommending an art museum to a friend.
이 미술관은 설치 미술 작품이 많아서 좋아요.
I like this art museum because it has a lot of installation art pieces.
Reading an art review.
작가는 공간 전체를 활용한 설치 미술을 선보였다.
The artist presented installation art that utilized the entire space.
Sharing a travel experience on social media.
동대문디자인플라자(DDP)에서 멋진 설치 미술을 봤어요.
I saw some amazing installation art at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP).
Cultural Context
Installation art is very popular in Korea, especially in contemporary art spaces like the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) and various private galleries. Large-scale, immersive installations often become popular photo zones, attracting visitors who share their experiences on social media. Artists like Lee Bul and Suh Do-ho are internationally recognized for their impactful installation works, making this a vibrant part of the Korean art scene.
Editorial note
We review entries like 설치 미술 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
설치 미술 전시
Installation art exhibition
설치 미술 작가
Installation artist
대규모 설치 미술
Large-scale installation art
Related Expressions
현대 미술
hyeondae misul
Contemporary art
조각
jogak
Sculpture
미디어 아트
midieo ateu
Media art
공간 예술
gonggan yesul
Spatial art
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