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THE ART OF
SHARING
A cafe can serve as an atmospheric environment to sip a
well-brewed coffee, a gathering place for artists and writers, a casual
restaurant to catch a light meal, or a simple getaway to enjoy
stimulating conversation. Combine the romantic ambiance of Cafe
de la Rotonde in Paris, where Jean Cocteau and Amedeo
Modigliani discussed the arts, with the Korean people’s affinity for
community, and you get “Art for Life,” a prime example of Seoul’s
unique blend of cafe culture. Situated at the foot of Buam-dong’s
tranquil mountains, this charismatic space of traditional architecture
radiates with a progressive philanthropy.
by Jeong Se-young | photographs by Kim Nam-heon
KOREA
FEBRUARY
2010
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