Installation view of OSGEMEOS' "Portal of Dreams" at Lehmann Maupin Seoul / Courtesy of the artists and Lehmann Maupin, Seoul

In the crisp fall season, there's nothing like strolling through autumn foliage and stopping by art shows to soak in the swirling colors and brushstrokes.

The following three exhibitions in Seoul will immerse you in it all.

Richard Aldrich's 'Double Gemini'

The title of Richard Aldrich's solo show, "Double Gemini," at Gladstone Gallery Seoul, draws on a two-fold reference.

On a personal level, it nods to the shared zodiac sign of the artist and the late Barbara Gladstone, founder of the powerhouse gallery.

Curatorially, Gemini, symbolized by twins, becomes a framework for transforming the gallery's two floors into "the dual sides of a personality," as Aldrich describes.

Installation view of Richard Aldrich's "Double Gemini" at Gladstone Gallery Seoul / Courtesy of the artist and Gladstone Gallery

"I put two darker pairings in the lower level along with two 'emo' sculptures, and two brightly multi-colored paintings above with a more seemingly superficial sculpture," he noted, creating a compelling contrast that plays with light and mood across the exhibit's spaces.

His sculptures — assemblages of found objects like wooden puppets, vintage plates and scraps of fabric — bring a whimsical, unexpected charm.

His paintings, meanwhile, cover a broad spectrum: some are a mishmash of cultural references, drawing from art history, political TV shows, video games and sci-fi, while others are pure explorations of materials, made solely from leftover paint used in his other projects.

Defying easy categorization, Aldrich's works encourage visitors to embrace their contradictions and contrasts.

"Double Gemini" runs through Dec. 21.

Brazilian twin artists OSGEMEOS / Courtesy of Lehmann Maupin, Seoul

Twin brothers' invitation to dreamworld

"We are the best teachers and critics for each other," said Gustavo and Otavio Pandolfo with a smile as they introduced their solo exhibition, "Portal of Dreams," at Lehmann Maupin Seoul.

The two Brazilian artists' relationship is made clear by their popular alias — "OSGEMEOS," Portuguese for "the twins."

The identical twin brothers grew up surrounded by the dynamic world of 1980s Sao Paulo, where hip-hop, breakdancing, graffiti and youth culture redefined the streets.

Drawing from these cultural influences, their own fantastical dreams and elements of Brazilian folklore, the duo has built an expansive body of work. What began with street murals has since evolved into paintings, sculptures and installations.

Their signature pieces burst with vivid colors and patterns, where yellow-skinned figures often take center stage. Yellow is the dominating color of their dreams, and as boys, they were captivated by the warm amber glow of sunlight over their childhood home, which doubled as their creative playground.

In "Portal of Dreams," which features 10 new paintings, OSGEMEOS invites viewers into Tritrez — a kaleidoscopic wonderland they first imagined at the age of five.

"Tritrez is about who we are, what our mission is in this world," the two noted.

"Portal of Dreams" runs through Dec. 28.

Installation view of Thilo Heinzmann's "upfront, wild and unchained" at Perrotin Seoul / Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin

'upfront, wild and unchained' world of Thilo Heinzmann

Thilo Heinzmann's trademark "pigment paintings" are, as the title of his new exhibition at Perrotin Seoul suggests, "upfront, wild and unchained."

Thilo Heinzmann's "O.T." (2024) / Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin

His panoramic compositions feature dancing calligraphic marks and explosions of pure pigments, each element free-floating across blank surfaces without concealing the creative labor behind it.

"You actually see everything I do. There's nothing hidden. You see how they develop, how they change, what I add to them, how I try to make a painting that makes sense for me," he said at the gallery, where over 10 of his latest works are on display.

"It's not interesting to show my personal feelings; I want to be in the painting."

For his Seoul show, the German painter has woven subtle artistic connections to Korean culture.

On the first floor, pieces of "hanji" (traditional Korean mulberry paper) are integrated into the walls and ceilings. And upstairs, his paintings evoke what he describes as a "celadon forest," with color palettes that recall traditional Korean ceramics, ranging from soft blues to a rich translucent blend of greens.

"upfront, wild and unchained" runs through Dec. 21.