Saturday, January 8, 2011

It's A Small World After All...

Worldmini

Down the back streets of Insadong there's a magical place that will make your smallest dreams come true. It's called Worldmini and it is a fantastic little gallery with some tiny pieces of art.

Worldmini

There's a similar place in the Ssamzie shopping centre, but Worldmini is less about tourist knickknacks and more about the art of modelling itself.

Worldmini

The attention to detail is incredible. Each model has its own story to tell and if you care to, you can lose yourself in these miniscule worlds.

Worldmini

The Marie Celeste of Hanok parties...

Worldmini

My favourite is this fast food stall.

Worldmini

A miniature moment, frozen in time, each patron's plate perfectly arranged.

Worldmini

If you ask nicely they'll even let you sneak a look at their workshop. An Aladdin's cave of modeler's odds and ends.

Worldmini

When I was there last March I got a preview of their latest hanok.

Worldmini

And if you didn't know this was a miniature, you might glance and think it the real thing...

Worldmini

If you fancy visiting Worldmini, then head down to Insadong. Exit from Anguk station then head down the main street and turn right when you see the sign for the Hae Jeong Hospital. Worldmini is on the first building to your left (on the third floor).

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