Lee Ufan

The book explores the work of Lee Ufan, a key figure in the Mono-ha and Dansaekhwa movements, who combined raw materials with industrial materials to create influential post-war art in Japan and Korea.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Silvana

Lee Ufan, a renowned Korean artist born in 1936, currently resides and works in Kamakura, Japan, and Paris. He holds a significant position as one of the foremost representatives of the Mono-ha school in Japan and the Dansaekhwa movement in Korea, which emerged alongside other minimalist art movements. Lee's philosophical writings played a pivotal role in shaping the collective Mono-ha (School of Things), which thrived in Tokyo from 1968 to 1975. Mono-ha is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential art styles of post-war Japan.

Throughout their sculptures and installations, Lee and his fellow artists skillfully merged raw materials like stones, branches, and earth with industrial elements such as steel and glass. In the mid-1970s, Korean artists within the Dansaekhwa movement delved into abstraction and materiality, particularly through the medium of monochrome painting.

Lee's profound influence extends beyond his artistic contributions. His philosophical writings, which delve into the nature of existence, perception, and the relationship between art and the viewer, have shaped the artistic landscape and inspired generations of artists. Lee's profound understanding of the essence of art has made him a revered figure in the global art community, and his work continues to be celebrated and studied worldwide.

Weight: 752g
Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788836656448