A Study of the Exhibition Characteristics of Modern Art Museums from the Perspective of Heterotopia

This study explores the characteristics of planning spaces in contemporary art museums and their application in exhibitions through Foucault's theory of 'Heterotopia.' It examines four case studies: “Electronic Forest” at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul, Korea; “INFINITY CHINA AEROSPACE” at Today Art Museum in Beijing, China; “Refik Anadol: Unsupervised” at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, USA; and “Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirror Rooms” at Tate Modern in London, UK. The study analyzes how these museums utilize space design, interactive experiences, and digital technologies to construct heterotopic exhibition spaces. The findings demonstrate that contemporary art museum planning practices transcend the limits of traditional space and time, creating immersive exhibition experiences through digital art, VR, interactive devices, and more. These experiences prompt viewers to reflect on the relationship between individuals and society, reality and virtuality. This study reveals the crucial role of contemporary art museums as heterotopic spaces in art exhibitions, offering insights into future planning practices.