Lotus transforms Seoul showroom into immersive art gallery

By Kim Dong-young Posted : December 24, 2025, 10:55 Updated : December 24, 2025, 10:55
Lotus Cars Korea's flagship showroom in Gangnam, Seoul/ Courtesy of Lotus Cars Korea
 
SEOUL, December 24 (AJP) - Lotus Cars Korea finished its art collaboration event at its flagship showroom in Seoul's upscale Gangnam district on Wednesday, merging contemporary Japanese art with high-end automotive design.

The event, held from Dec. 21, drew guests from fashion, design, automotive and lifestyle sectors. London and Seoul-based creative directing teams Nazferatu and Aube Arte orchestrated the showcase.

Japanese contemporary artist Ryota Daimon headlined the event with a live painting performance, using a vehicle as his canvas. The artist, known for fusing street culture with traditional Japanese aesthetics, transformed the car into what organizers described as an artistic object rather than mere transportation.
 
Japanese contemporary artist Ryota Daimon performs live drawing at Lotus Cars Korea's flagship showroom in Gangnam, Seoul/ Courtesy of Lotus Cars Korea
 
Korean sculptor Oum Jeong-soon, whose work has featured at the Gwangju Biennale, contributed installation pieces exploring the relationship between space, objects and human presence. Bang & Olufsen's high-end audio systems provided an immersive soundscape throughout the venue.

"This art collaboration was an attempt to extend Lotus's pursuit of performance and design sensibility into the broader lifestyle sphere," a Lotus Cars Korea official said. "We plan to continue expanding touchpoints with customers through brand activities that combine art, culture and spatial experiences."

The company indicated it would pursue similar differentiated marketing initiatives in 2026, seeking to carve out a distinctive brand identity in South Korea's competitive luxury automotive market.

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