Xevi Solà: One Year: Scenes in Time at Seoul Arts Center

Distinguished by intense chromatic vitality and unconventional figurative expression, Xevi Solà: One Year: Scenes in Time opens at the Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum in Seoul Arts Center. The exhibition marks the first comprehensive survey in Korea dedicated to contemporary Spanish painter Xevi Solà.

Under the thematic title One Year: Scenes in Time (어느 한 해, 완벽한 날들), the showcase captures interior psychology and subtle interpersonal tensions on canvas. Here is a curated guide covering essential visitor information, admission pricing, and primary viewing highlights before your visit.

Xevi Solà: One Year: Scenes in Time Visitor Information

• Exhibition Title: Xevi Solà Special Exhibition – One Year: Scenes in Time (자비 솔라 특별전 – 어느 한 해, 완벽한 날들)
• Exhibition Period: July 10, 2026 – October 17, 2026
• Venue: Seoul Arts Center, Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum, Exhibition Hall 1 (2406 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
• Opening Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Last admission: 6:00 PM)
• Closed Days: Closed every Monday
• Admission: Adults (ages 19–64) 15,000 KRW; Youth and Children (ages 7–18) 10,000 KRW; Preschool Children (ages 4–6) 5,000 KRW; Seniors (ages 65 and older) 7,500 KRW; Free for infants under 36 months
• Participating Artist: Xevi Solà

Capturing Psychological States and Relational Tensions on Canvas

Spanish painter Xevi Solà has garnered international acclaim for his mastery of saturated color and emotive figurative compositions that capture complex psychological depths. A signature tension throughout his work is the juxtaposition of luminous, vibrant palettes against underlying undercurrents of silence, existential disquiet, and interpersonal friction.

Presented in Exhibition Hall 1 of the Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum, this exhibition represents the artist’s first large-scale solo presentation in Korea, unveiling approximately 80 artworks that span monumental canvases and recent pieces. The display brings together renowned signature paintings alongside more than 50 brand-new works executed especially for this Seoul premiere.

Three Key Highlights to Observe in the Galleries

• Psychological Portraits and Relational Narratives: Striking color contrasts and theatrical figurative staging foreground the subjects’ inner ambivalence and emotional vulnerability, crafting complex psychological dramas.
• Convergence of 50 New Works and Monumental Canvases: Staged across an ambitious scale of roughly 80 works, the exhibition features over 50 canvases produced specifically for this inaugural Korean retrospective alongside major earlier series.
• Subtle Resonance Beneath Vibrant Surfaces: Beyond bright, luminous surfaces lies a lingering atmosphere of quiet unease and relational intrigue, conveying the nuanced appeal of modern Spanish figurative painting.

Visiting Guidelines and Detailed Admission Pricing

Exhibition Hall 1 of the Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, operating between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM, with ticketing and gallery entry ending at 6:00 PM. The museum is closed every Monday.

Admission rates are structured by age bracket: adult tickets (ages 19–64) are 15,000 KRW; youth and child tickets (ages 7–18) are 10,000 KRW; preschool children (ages 4–6) are 5,000 KRW; and senior citizens (ages 65 and older) are 7,500 KRW. Infants under 36 months are admitted free of charge.

Official Information and Related Exhibitions

Complete ticketing details and venue schedules can be confirmed directly on the Seoul Arts Center official website.

For more art exhibitions currently taking place across Seoul, explore our coverage of the Brian Wildsmith Picture Book Original Artworks exhibition and the Yang-ah Ham: Undefined Panorama solo presentation.