Inside the First North Korean Art Gallery Abroad; open to visit! (Mansudae Art Museum, Beijing 798)

Ever wondered about North Korean art?
The Mansudae Art Studio in North Korea is one of the biggest production centres of art in the world. It was established in 1959 and produces all of the country’s important pieces of art, including the big statues of the leaders in Pyongyang and other statues of the leaders throughout the country.
You can visit the studios in North Korea usually… but recently it has been put under UN sanctions (see the important note below) and the country is closed at the moment, so I turned to the next best thing; the Mansudae Art Museum in Beijing's 798 Art District.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This video is in no way connected to Mansudae Art Studios. It is not intended to promote either the Mansudae Art Studio or the Mansudae Art Museum but is simply intended for educational purposes and those interested in learning more about (north) Korean art and North Korea in general. The Mansudae Art Studio is under UN Sanctions.
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Пікірлер: 81

  • @UrbanOdyssey
    @UrbanOdyssey Жыл бұрын

    I would love to do the full month tour all around North Korea! It’s been on my bucket list for a long time and would allow me to experience everything from the beautiful mountains to the sandy beaches to the wonders and history of NK!

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    I did that one in 2019! Definitely a tour to remember.

  • @UrbanOdyssey

    @UrbanOdyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ZoeDiscovers I’m envious lol

  • @OrangeYTT

    @OrangeYTT

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@UrbanOdysseyDon't give your money to this regime. You're directly paying for the suffering of millions.

  • @Saede.
    @Saede. Жыл бұрын

    I want to see Pyongyang and go to all the museums, their history has always fascinated me since I first learned about the Korean War!

  • @manwaiyeung7553
    @manwaiyeung7553 Жыл бұрын

    Love that Zoe is like a little window to life in the DPRK, so the tour with Zoe as the guide would be the ideal tour to open that window wider. Hope to try lots of delicious North Korean eats along the way.

  • @emilmuller1248
    @emilmuller1248 Жыл бұрын

    I think I'd like to do a tour during new year's, I imagine celebrating that together with Koreans at Kim Il Sung-Square would be quite fun :)

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    A very very memorable experience of mine :)

  • @Kbwtor19
    @Kbwtor19 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome work. Bump!

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay thank you!! 🥰🥰

  • @jo0431
    @jo0431 Жыл бұрын

    3 weeks In August would be perfect for me, a last holiday before starting uni :)

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds perfect! Gonna be hot then tho 😉

  • @Kuna9613
    @Kuna9613 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely either to visit Mansudae, or the Marathon tour, would give me a reason to improve my fitness as well 😁

  • @kirbyqz
    @kirbyqz Жыл бұрын

    man i'd love that missile calendar, so cool

  • @ikiwies0
    @ikiwies0 Жыл бұрын

    you make great videos! im obsessed. Greetings from Brazil!

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww thank youuu!!!

  • @snowwhitechocolate_
    @snowwhitechocolate_ Жыл бұрын

    aaaaaaa I'm so happy they got this installed!!!!!!

  • @VoiaGamer
    @VoiaGamer Жыл бұрын

    I think a full tour of Pyongyang would be fascinating, the memorials, museums, anything and everything related to the war and the North Korean fight.

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    There's definitely a lot of that going round in Pyongyang!

  • @craigsf1
    @craigsf1 Жыл бұрын

    This little cat is a first time commentor, longer time fan. I'd love to do the marathon, sport can be a great way to get to know a counter a little differently, but I better start asap!

  • @consuelac4578
    @consuelac4578 Жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see the countryside of North Korea because there's so much unadulterated natural beauty, maybe visit or stay on a farm and have a meal with a family or local restaurant. I love traditional Korean architecture so I would like to see the Grand People's Study House and also the modern colourful apartment blocks. It would be nice to see where young people hang out at night times, join in on local leisure activities.

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    Love this!

  • @mustardorb8867
    @mustardorb8867 Жыл бұрын

    For my 1st time around i would love to explore Pyongyang to see the statues, and memorials of their war of liberation

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    nice one!

  • @simonstephens3640
    @simonstephens3640 Жыл бұрын

    Super video... Love the art with frames painted. As to what my ideal trip would be... Bit of Beijing with lovely daughter, May Day trip to NK with lovely daughter, finishing off with private tour with lovely daughter. Hmmmm, didn't we plan that one before! Keep up the great work xx

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    Will happen one day!!! :D

  • @eddiescott747
    @eddiescott747 Жыл бұрын

    What a fun question! I think maybe October; simply to try and break up the gloomy U.K. autumn evenings! Maybe to coincide with the anniversary of the foundation of the Workers' party!

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    Winter/autumn in UK is the worst..! Nice choice :D

  • @jenniferrivera822
    @jenniferrivera822 Жыл бұрын

    If money and time weren’t in consideration I would want to take a tour in 2024 around spring time. Late March or early April. I would like to visit Koryo Museum, the Chollima Statue, Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang, Paektu Mountain, the Arch of Reunification, the art museum which you mentioned in this video would also be an excellent addition, the demilitarization zone, and the Geumsusan memorial Palace. I would also like to try their famous Pyongyang cold noodles! (Also, not trying to be greedy, but I saw a wonderful train ride once. The countryside looks beautiful!)

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    hehe wow love the detail!!! you certainly know a good few places around the country! Spring is my fave time to visit too :)

  • @triballing
    @triballing Жыл бұрын

    I love the parade calendar and the mass games in the rungrado stadium

  • @pammirandaa
    @pammirandaa Жыл бұрын

    Wow Thank you Zoe! You’ re the best! I hope when i go, take the 11 nights tour and go Mt. Paektu tour; and i would like to have Zoe as a tour guide🙃

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    hehe aww would love to be your guide!!!

  • @huplex1411
    @huplex1411 Жыл бұрын

    Would love to visit Pyongyang and the central museum 🇰🇵

  • @ahmedparkar17
    @ahmedparkar17 Жыл бұрын

    1st priority 😊

  • @herodesees3767
    @herodesees3767 Жыл бұрын

    I would do a visit for maybe 2 weeks, with a skiing trip in the Masikryong ski resort and a visit to the DMZ

  • @em9302
    @em9302 Жыл бұрын

    I would like to know about daily life in the capital and visit the countryside and beaches. And if I ever could pet a pungsan i would be so happy : )

  • @CooTooF
    @CooTooF Жыл бұрын

    I'm greedy, entering the sweepstakes twice :P ... I'd have to say a one week visit in Septemberrrr

  • @crisg1207
    @crisg12077 ай бұрын

    those poor niggas, i can’t imagine having to live under such harsh circumstances. i really hope one day they’ll be free.

  • @alixhx
    @alixhx Жыл бұрын

    I’d love to spend my birthday (august) in DPRK, I would love the opportunity to celebrate with like minded friends in one of my favourite places!

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    You get a cake, too!

  • @jdp11
    @jdp11 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to take the DMZ Train ( Peace Train) from south Korea into the north. That way I can see how the culture and surroundings change, but also to notice the similarities. I also would make sure to take lots of delicious food breaks along the way 😊

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    would love that!

  • @jippee1
    @jippee1 Жыл бұрын

    My tour in North Korea 2024 would be to visit the art studios and if possible the film studios. I am a creative myself and this would be most fascinating to learn more about their techniques and methods. Even if possible to do a workshop with them!

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    Ooh wow interesting one. I've been to the studios a few times and it was really cool one time to be able to visit the artists and see what they're currently working on

  • @julianantrobus5963
    @julianantrobus5963 Жыл бұрын

    I would visit on the beautiful spring to see Kim birthday fest and the North Korean springs is very lively where I could visit the park or go to the art gallery etc, country of beauty, tranquility and peace.

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice choice!

  • @charlynestyles
    @charlynestyles Жыл бұрын

    I would love to visit DPRK during December!!!! Thanks for the chance in! -charlynestyles❤

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully you could catch some snow then too :D

  • @winendine_withjames
    @winendine_withjames Жыл бұрын

    2 months maybe May-June, see as much as I can. Try all the regional foods. Have my birthday there!

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    I know just the cake for you..

  • @ikiwies0
    @ikiwies0 Жыл бұрын

    my ideal trip to DPRK would be to go on december 30th to spend new years and stay until january 21st!

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    would love to see you there..!

  • @tasonice9148
    @tasonice9148 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to see Pyongyang at night. I've never been to a big world city with those kinds of lights and colors and stuff. Would absolutely LOVE to hike in Myohyangsan and Kumgangsan, I hear they're absolutely stunning scenery.

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    Yessss I love the hiking there! And Chilbosan if you can make it up north east too!

  • @MBMSL
    @MBMSL Жыл бұрын

    personally my perfect trip to the dprk would include visit to the kumsusan memorial palace, as well as the international friendship exhibition house, but honestly I would love to see the Moranbong Band comeback on new years celebration maybe.

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    I'd love that too!!!!

  • @user-pb8kt4dm3k
    @user-pb8kt4dm3k Жыл бұрын

    Having already visited on the 4 day tour, I'd very much like to revisit and go toward the east coast, particularly Chongjin and Rason, and up to the border and over into China that way. I have read many books about these regions and would love to see them in person to fully understand the books.

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds great! Unfortunately the competition is closed now ~

  • @georgiapainting3857
    @georgiapainting3857 Жыл бұрын

    Would have to be a long tour, including the Pyongyang marathon as I’m a keen runner and this would be the dream race for me. Love to see the lesser visited areas on the east coast, particularly Nampo. Maybe do a bit of snowboarding too. Mass games would be unreal, particularly if Kim Jong Un was in attendance. ( Andy Painting - Selkirk runner )

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    This sounds like my perfect tour!!! East coast and lots of sport. Maybe skiing not snowboarding for me though..! Long tours for the win and I'll join you for the Pyongyang marathon!

  • @marchingorders7142
    @marchingorders7142 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Zoe I would love to visit Pyongyang in summer and beach resort in Wonsan!

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope you can one day!

  • @charlesk1089
    @charlesk1089 Жыл бұрын

    My ideal tour would be entirely focused on DPRK and the arts. A lengthy tour of art studios of all types - painting, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, etc. with opportunities to ask questions of the artists and see artists at work. A lengthy tour of performance artists of all types and an opportunity to see rehearsals as well as public performances for ballet, circus arts, singers, folkloric dance, AND an opportunity to ask questions of current and retired performance artists that are unhurried. An opportunity to meet with translators of literary works and to gain insights into the literary arts in the DPRK.

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent choices!

  • @jakobwieberneit6616
    @jakobwieberneit6616 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to visit the Korean Stamp Museum and Central museum on the DPRK tour. I would also decently send a lot of beautiful postcards to my friends.

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    Great idea!

  • @manwaiyeung7553

    @manwaiyeung7553

    Жыл бұрын

    Philately offers amazing insights into the history and culture of a country.

  • @BoogsterSugar
    @BoogsterSugar Жыл бұрын

    I'd love to visit the animation sector in Mansudae because I'm an animator ❤

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    oh so cool!

  • @nattachat4903
    @nattachat4903 Жыл бұрын

    My first time to North Korea would be Pyongyang and DPRK 🇰🇵

  • @AlanTheOlive
    @AlanTheOlive Жыл бұрын

    To be honest, my favorite moments of your videos is when you get to interact with the common people of North Korea. You always hear people joke about how they are all brainwashed but in your documentation I get to see these people with personalities and great energy just being themselves doing all sorts of things. I wanna have chill conversations with people at the bowling alleys, play soccer with them at the parks, casually bond over food and goof around at the beach. Catch a movie and meander around just sight seeing all the well executed and artistically brilliant propaganda works that they have to offer. Maybe a full month summer tour is best for me in 2024. :)

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    That's my favourite thing about visiting too... And I really hope to be able to make more videos like it once the boarders are open again!! Maybe you can get practicing some Korean for your trip beforehand to help you communicate :D

  • @AlanTheOlive

    @AlanTheOlive

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ZoeDiscovers absolutely! I currently live in LA ktown so I’ve been practicing at the karaoke bars haha

  • @charlesk1089
    @charlesk1089 Жыл бұрын

    As a question: would it be wise to stop by this store AFTER a tour of the DPRK to purchase souvenir items rather than to make such purchases while in the DPRK ?

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    Well, the main thing to remember here is that the Mansudae Art Studios are under UN sanctions. I'm not sure to what extent it extends to this 'Mansudae Art Museum', but buying anything from there in North Korea is not advised - indeed you would be breaking UN sanctions. However if it's not the fine art you're after but just postcards etc you can buy this from loads of places in North Korea way cheaper and more choice than in Beijing so would recommend buying in North Korea :)

  • @Laooz
    @Laooz Жыл бұрын

    I would really love to go to the DPRK by the sino korean friendship bridge in China, also, close to the border with China, is impossible not to visit the Mount Paektu, and by last, going to the beatifull Pyoingiang, would be like a dream.

  • @5lemon110
    @5lemon110 Жыл бұрын

    up主好好看,祝你在中国生活顺利,过的开心!🎉

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    謝謝!

  • @hubertbagtas9029
    @hubertbagtas9029 Жыл бұрын

    At 6:04 I see Image of South korea modern life, and I thought that they hate there southern parts 🤨

  • @ZoeDiscovers

    @ZoeDiscovers

    Жыл бұрын

    this is north korea not south korea

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