Reimagining 'dancheong': French artist merges European graffiti with traditional Korean art
French artist Boyane Zelechowski is bringing a cross-cultural visual style to central Seoul's Hippie Hannam Gallery for a new solo exhibition, running through Sept. 19 as part of Seoul Art Week 2026. Titled "Neo Joseon," the show has Zelechowski blending European graffiti roots and comic book-styled illustrations with traditional Korean art forms. His background has always been built on this kind…
French artist Boyane Zelechowski is showcasing a unique fusion of European graffiti and traditional Korean art in a solo exhibition titled "Neo Joseon" at Hippie Hannam Gallery in central Seoul. The exhibition, running through September 19 as part of Seoul Art Week 2026, marks Zelechowski's latest exploration of a cross-cultural visual style.
Zelechowski's artistic background is deeply rooted in contrasts. Born and raised in France, he was immersed in the European graffiti scene during his youth, often seen tagging abandoned buildings and street corners. Simultaneously, he studied at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts de Saint-Étienne, balancing his passion for street art with formal artistic training. This dichotomy continues to influence his work today.
In 2011, Zelechowski moved to Seoul, where he established a successful career as a muralist, silkscreen printer, and fine artist. Although his work retains its original street art essence, his time in Korea has significantly shaped his approach, infusing it with a more localized sensibility. Drawing upon this sense of contrast, Zelechowski presents his latest exhibition, "Neo Joseon," at Hippie Hannam Gallery.
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