Title of art	Igreja e Mosteiro de Sao Bento Rio de Janeiro I/Igreja e Mosteiro de Sao Bento Rio de Janeiro I			Sector	Photo (사진)
Art specifications	180*139cm			Material technique
Collection year	2005			Production year	2005
Gallery	Seoul Museum of Art			Artist	Candida Hoefer
Description of art	The photographs by a German artist Candida Hofer explores eternity of time and expanse of space, and evokes the past while focusing on today’s living environment. Her works capturing the interiors of historic palaces and grand public buildings provide viewers invaluable part of cultural heritage preserved today. The particular work of photography shown here is one of a series capturing the interior of “public spaces”. It presents a full frontal view combined with diagonal composition which is suitable for the people’s stern and pious attitudes, effectively delivering viewers what it would be like to be in a space open to the public or a place related with public activities.
Address	61, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul			Source	Seoul Metropolitan Government