Description: (Painter)
Lee Ufan is a Korean minimalist painter, sculptor, and academic known for his innovative works focusing on process, materials, and viewer engagement. Having lived and worked in Japan, he has been recognized for his contributions to contemporary art in the country. As the main theorist of the Mono-ha movement in Japan, Lee's writings have influenced post-war Japanese art. He advocates for de-westernization and de-modernization, aiming to challenge Eurocentric thought. A cultural border-crosser, Lee divides his time between Japan and France.