Osaka-born graphic artist VERDY will debut his first solo museum exhibition, 'I Believe in Me,' at the LOTTE Museum of Art in Seoul from April 24 to July 19, 2026. The show features over 250 works, including crayon drawings, large-scale sculptures, and neon installations, exploring his signature aesthetic rooted in punk, skateboarding, and Japan's '90s Urahara scene. Divided into four sections, the exhibition traces the evolution of his characters and typography from graphic design into immersive physical forms, with highlights including the recurring character Vick and pandemic-era figure Visty.
The exhibition matters because it marks a major milestone for VERDY, whose work has long existed at the intersection of fashion, music, and youth culture, and who has collaborated with figures like Takashi Murakami and brands such as Nike, Kenzo, and Budweiser. By bringing his street-driven visual language into a museum setting, 'I Believe in Me' positions VERDY as an artist pushing graphic design beyond traditional boundaries into a fully immersive, sensory experience, reflecting the growing institutional recognition of street art and graphic design as fine art.