Life and Career
Xavier Veilhan, represented by Andréhn-Schiptjenko, Stockholm, Galerie Perrotin, Hong Kong & Paris and 313 Art Project, Seoul, emerged in the early 1990s as one of the leading artists of his generation. A string of exhibitions, showcasing every aspect of his unique plastic vocabulary, ensured his international fame. In 2009, it was the consecration with his exhibition Veilhan Versailles, the castle and its gardens offered an ideal setting for his sculptures and installations.
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