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Jean Jullien Creates Amazing Interactive Installations Based On Childhood Gaming Fun

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JUJU’s Castle is the first solo exhibition of renowned French artist Jean Jullien in China presented together with the Nanzuka Art Institute. The large-scale installations invite visitors to step into a playful and immersive experience based on Jullien’s enchantingly imaginative childhood escapes. 

As a child, Jullien was captivated by the magical worlds found in role-playing games and comic books. The exhibition showcases over 80 paintings, sculptures, objects and intricate model designs based on childhood memories and inspirations, including French and Japanese manga, anime, classic video games, and the beloved tales shared by his uncle.

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At its heart, JUJU’s Castle is designed as an imaginative journey for visitors, transforming the exhibition space into a grand castle. Here, each gallery room becomes a different dungeon, and viewers are cast in the roles of characters such as the warrior, elf, mage, and hero, facing humorous and whimsical monsters along the way. By infusing the exhibition with playful narratives, Jullien invites everyone to become the protagonists of their own fantastical adventure.

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#5 The Chess Players (2025) Acrylic gouache on canvas

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#6 Arcade 1 (2025) Acrylic gouache on canvas

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#7 Masks (2025) Acrylic gouache on canvas

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#8 Hugo’s Desk (2025)bAcrylic gouache on canvas

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#9 Toshima Playground (2025) Acrylic gouache on canvas

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Reflecting on today’s world, Jullien believes that fantasy can serve as a refuge from the anxieties of modern life—whether through games, art, or storytelling. With JUJU’s Castle, he seeks to transform everyday reality into something more magical and comforting, reminding visitors of the power of escapism and creativity.

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#14 Lou (2025) Acrylic gouache on canvas

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For Jullien, art is a way to counter negativity and spark joy, a philosophy that resonates in every aspect of JUJU’s Castle. This exhibition, held in Shanghai until the 26th of October, isn’t just his personal sanctuary—it is a welcoming realm of wonder and comfort for all.

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#20 King (2025) Acrylic gouache on canvas

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#22 The Defeat (2025) Acrylic gouache on canvas

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Shanilou Perera

Shanilou has always loved reading and learning about the world we live in. While she enjoys fictional books and stories just as much, since childhood she was especially fascinated by encyclopaedias and strangely enough, self-help books. As a kid, she spent most of her time consuming as much knowledge as she could get her hands on and could always be found at the library. Now, she still enjoys finding out about all the amazing things that surround us in our day-to-day lives and is blessed to be able to write about them to share with the whole world as a profession.

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