Henri Alexander Levy Debuts First Solo Exhibition "Final Achievement is Ruin" at Shinsegae Gallery, Seoul
Henri Alexander Levy, an American designer and the creator of Enfants Riches Déprimés (ERD), presented his inaugural solo exhibition titled "Final Achievement is Ruin" at the Shinsegae Gallery in Seoul during Seoul Art Week in September 2026. This exhibition features a variety of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and installations with metal cages. Since founding ERD in 2012, Levy has regarded his artistic endeavors as integral to the brand, highlighting the tension between success and downfall. Key themes in his work are ballet shoes, photographs of soldiers, firearms, and cages. He contrasts his intuitive artistic approach with that of major brands, adhering to a structured daily routine. Additionally, he spoke about the Anti Public Library in Paris, a space that embodies his interests. The interview was conducted by Louis Lu from ArtAsiaPacific.
Key facts
- Henri Alexander Levy founded Enfants Riches Déprimés (ERD) in 2012
- Levy's first solo exhibition, "Final Achievement is Ruin," was staged at Shinsegae Gallery in Seoul during Seoul Art Week in September 2026
- The exhibition presented paintings, sculpture, and large-scale installations of metal cages
- Recurring motifs in Levy's work include ballet shoes, archival photographs of soldiers in uniform, guns, and metal cages
- Vincent Gallo was featured in a portrait for ERD's Spring/Summer 2026 collection, photographed by Terry Richardson
- Levy described working on architecture in the evenings from around eight to 11
- The Anti Public Library in Paris combines a bookstore, bar, and record store next to Levy's Paris store
- The interview was conducted by Louis Lu, associate editor at ArtAsiaPacific
Entities
Artists
- Henri Alexander Levy
- Vincent Gallo
- Joseph Beuys
- Diane Arbus
- Nobuyoshi Araki
- Pierre Cardin
- Clyfford Still
- Terry Richardson
- Louis Lu
Institutions
- Enfants Riches Déprimés
- Shinsegae Gallery
- ArtAsiaPacific
- Anti Public Library
Locations
- Seoul
- South Korea
- Paris
- France
- Japan