Seth

Julien Malland, known as Seth, is a French artist and one of the leading figures in contemporary urban art. He began painting graffiti in Paris in 1996 before studying at the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs. From 2003, extensive travels became central to his practice: he painted in dozens of countries, developing a visual language shaped by encounters with local artists, communities and cultures. His recurring figures of children—often shown from behind or with their faces concealed—have become instantly recognisable, combining poetic imagery with reflections on childhood, identity, freedom, conflict and the world around us. Known as the 'globe painter', Seth works across murals, canvas, drawing, sculpture and installation. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Petit Palais in Paris, STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam, the Carrousel du Louvre, MoCA Shanghai and macLYON. Olivio "Oli" Ordoñez is a rapper and art curator. He is part of Bigflo et Oli, a French hip hop duo from Toulouse. From December 2, 2026, to February 21, 2027, the Grand Palais will host Oli’s Imaginary Museum, an exhibition conceived by Olivio Ordonez, and developed in collaboration with Jérôme Sans. What if, as Oli suggests, entering an exhibition were like stepping into an artist’s mind? This is the starting point for this exhibition, conceived as a coming-of-age story. First presented in Toulouse (Les Abattoirs – FRAC Occitanie).