Born in Paris (France) in 1993, Arsène Welkin lives and works in Arles (France). After studying philosophy at the University of Paris-Sorbonne, the self-taught painter and musician starts to get noticed at a solo show exhibition at the Maison Close (Arles) in 2020.

Driven by a quest for purity and contemplation, his work takes shape through still lifes and portraits, where familiar figures rub shoulders with imaginary beings, often imbued with traditional customs and historical references. This was followed by a residency at the Château of Tarascon and a first personal exhibition at Double V - Marseille in 2021. The artist continues his path with a residency at the Riad Secret Garden in Marrakech, as well as a group exhibition by The Tesoro, in Amsterdam.
His work has been exhibited in France and abroad, notably through a solo show at the gallery’s Paris space in 2023, as well as at several international art fairs, including Art Paris (2022 and 2024), Future Fair New York (2023 and 2024), and more recently ARCO Madrid (2025). Arsène is also the subject of a solo exhibition at the Hameau des Baux, in the south of France, opening in May 2025. His works are part of several private and institutional collections, including the Tesoro Collection (Amsterdam, Netherlands) and the Thalie Foundation (Brussels, Belgium).