Lee Ufan 'Dialogue' Print Release Details

Artist: Lee Ufan
Title: Dialogue
Medium: Hand Embellished 21 Color Screen Print
Size: 60 x 75 cm
Edition: 150
Prices: €10,285

*available until Friday January 30th, 2026

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Lee Ufan is a preeminent figure in contemporary art, recognized primarily for his leadership in the Japanese Mono-ha movement of the late 1960s and his ongoing contributions to the Dansaekhwa monochrome painting tradition in Korea. His philosophical approach emphasizes the relationship between materials, the viewer, and the surrounding space. Rather than focusing on the act of creation as an expression of the artist's ego, Lee prioritizes the encounter between the self and the world. This is often achieved through the juxtaposition of natural and industrial materials, such as large stones paired with steel plates. These sculptural arrangements invite contemplation on the passage of time and the tension between the organic and the manufactured.

In his painting practice, Lee is celebrated for series such as From Point and From Line, which utilize repetitive gestures to explore the concept of infinity and the physical limits of the medium. His later works, including the Correspondence and Dialogue series, feature minimalist brushstrokes that interact with the vast emptiness of the canvas. These marks are not merely decorative but serve as a record of the artist's breath and physical presence at a specific moment. Lee’s work is deeply rooted in Eastern philosophy, yet it resonates with Western minimalism, creating a bridge between different cultural aesthetic traditions. His influence extends globally, with major installations and dedicated museums in Japan and France. Through his writing and visual art, Lee Ufan continues to challenge the boundaries of perception, urging an appreciation for the subtle resonance of space and the quiet power of the untouched.