GROUP EXHIBITION

More than an exhibition, Across Winds and Time embodies Villepin’s mission: to shape the next era of great artists’ legacies through collectors and the thoughtful management of their collections. At the heart of this mission is our advisory model, powered by a global network of specialist advisors with deep expertise across art history, market strategy, and philanthropic development. This approach empowers collectors and nurtures meaningful communities around key artists and their legacies, ensuring that art continues to inspire across generations. Seoul, chosen with intention, reflects the values that define Villepin. As we expand our presence in Asia, the city becomes a natural home for our vision: a place where relationships are central to every encounter with art.

This philosophy comes to life in the exhibition’s setting - a private residence conceived as a collector’s home, intimate, layered, and alive with memory. With its garden entrance, natural light, and domestic architecture, the space offers a fluid and personal experience, where energy flows freely and art is lived rather than simply viewed. It is less a conventional setting, and more a sanctuary where artworks, ideas, and relationships converge.

The journey begins with Myonghi Kang’s meditative landscapes, shaped by decades of travel and reflection. It deepens through Zao Wou-Ki’s bold abstractions and lyrical watercolours, and culminates in Marie de Villepin’s emotionally charged canvases, rich in symbolism and personal intensity. These artists, each with a distinct voice, are united by more than aesthetic affinity: they are part of Villepin’s extended family, bound by long-standing relationships and shared values. This exhibition is not only a celebration of artistic legacy, but also a reflection of the bonds we have built over time, between artists, collectors, and communities.

Across Winds and Time marks an important step in Villepin’s journey to build lasting relationships with collectors across Asia. Beyond showcasing exceptional works, this exhibition invites like-minded collectors to join a shared journey rooted in dialogue, discovery, and a commitment to art as a lived experience. It is an opportunity to gather a community that shares Villepin’s vision in elevating the finest Asian artists to global prominence, while shaping the cultural legacy of artists and collections of the 21st century.