Masan Sensibly Reborn | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

Gagopa Kkoburang-gil Mural Village was established in December 2013 along the alleys connecting about 30 households in Chusan-dong and Seongho-dong. The walk begins at the intersection of Seonghoseo10-gil and Seonghoseo2-gil, where a mural features the faces of artists connected to Changwon, such as sculptor Moon Shin and poet Cheon Sang-byeong, carved into the likeness of Mount Rushmore's giant stone faces, making it easy to find. The alley and stairs, about 450 meters long, are filled with various paintings. At the end of a short stone staircase painted in rainbow colors is a century-old well used by villagers since 1910. Next to this well overlooking Masan Port is the water-carrying mural, the best photo spot in the village. Other murals include one reminiscent of Mondrian's works, a fish mural symbolizing a gateway to success, and a wall decorated like a café entrance. These pretty paintings scattered throughout the narrow alleys make for a joyful walk. When visiting Gagopa Kkoburang-gil Mural Village, please remember it is a residential area and refrain from actions that invade privacy. (Source: Changwon Tourism)

Changdong Art Village is an urban regeneration project aimed at revitalizing the lost commercial functions of the old Masan downtown area. It offers various attractions with three themes—Munshin Art Alley, Masan Artistic Trace Alley, and École de Changdong Alley—where visitors can feel the memories and nostalgia of Masan, a cultural and artistic center in the 1950s and 1960s. Harmonizing art and artists, Changdong Art Village currently operates about 60 resident facilities and provides on-site experiential education opportunities through hands-on workshops. Additionally, the Art Center and self-operated galleries present various annual planned exhibitions. Each alley is filled with memories, landmarks, and sights, allowing visitors to experience a joyful alley journey full of stories.

창원시의 전경이 내려다보이는 추산동 언덕에 위치한 문신미술관은 작가 문신의 작품과 예술 혼이 고스란히 남아있는 곳이다. 파리에서 활동하던 문신은 1980년 유년시절을 보낸 마산으로 귀국하여 15년 세월에 걸쳐서 직접 미술관 건립하여 1994년 문신미술관이 개관하게 되었다.

마산아트센터는 문 닫은 학교(폐교)를 리모델링한 새로운 개념의 문화공간으로 자연과 함께 문화예술을 즐길 수 있는 열린 문화공간이다. 마산과 통영 그리고 진주의 중간지점에 소재하고 있으며 유명한 적석산을 마주하고 있는 온천 동네로 주변의 풍광이 수려하고 환경이 잘 보존된 청정지역으로 울창한 숲속에 자리하고 있다.