Those planning a playdate with a difference need look no further than the recently opened Hyundai Museum of Kids’ Books & Art (MOKA) in Namyangju, east of Seoul. Jaime Hayon, the design world’s wizard of wit, whimsy and wonder, was given free rein to conjure up a children’s playground, sculpture garden and library for the museum, with a brief to encourage ‘nature literacy’ among city dwellers. The result sees Hayon’s signature fanciful characterisation – more usually lent to figurines, vases and installations – let loose for play time, and is set to enchant grown-ups and children alike.
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DOUBLE ACT
Tadao Ando and François Pinault
CULTURAL DRAW
K1 arts complex, by Teo Yang and Ourstudio, for Kukje Gallery, Seoul
SANCTUARY
Elephant World, Thailand, by Bangkok Project Studio
PLAYGROUND
MOKA Garden, South Korea, by Jaime Hayon
JUDGES' AWARDS 2021
Our highest honours span six special categories, adjudicated by this mighty jury. Meet the judges and winners on the following pages, and see full profiles and shortlists on Wallpaper.com
HIDEAWAY
Kakurega Omakase, Mexico
BEST MUSIC VENUE
Floating Music Hub
BEST BURGER BAR
Popl, Copenhagen
21 Rising Stars For 2021
Our Next Generation showcase shines a light on 21 outstanding graduates from around the globe, Wallpaper’s pick of the best new talent in seven creative fields. See more on all our graduates at Wallpaper.com ∏ #WallpaperNextGeneration
Colour scheme
A collaboration with artist Imi Knoebel adds a multi-tonal twist at Akris
Where the Action Is
Seoul sizzles with food, fashion, palaces and pageantry.
SAMSUNG REPORTS PROFIT JUMP DRIVEN BY STRONG CHIP DEMAND
Samsung Electronics Co. said its operating profit for the last quarter rose by more than 26% as it capped offa robust business year where its dual strength in parts and finished products allowed it to thrive amid the pandemic.
The Country That Learned To Live With Covid-19
As other nations locked down or let the coronavirus run rampant, South Korea found a middle way—and a road map for future pandemics
IN VIRUS-HIT SOUTH KOREA, AI MONITORS LONELY ELDERS
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WHAT TOKYO AND SEOUL ‘MUSEUMS OF THE FUTURE' CAN TEACH THE US
There’s a beautiful future ahead, but maybe not for all of us.
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Create unique meetings and events infused with Korean culture and history.
Traditions Of Excellence
GT honors the 2019 Quint, Hall of Fame and Crystal inductees.
Traditions of Excellence
GT honors the 2019 Quint, Hall of Fame and Crystal inductees.
K-Pop's Moment Of Truth
South Korea’s squeaky clean export is reckoning with an unprecedented scandal
Dain Yoon Illusions
Dain Yoon has introduced a series of psychedelic portraits that challenge the complexity of the human body and its exquisite features.