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Abstract Artist Lee Ufan’s Solo Exhibition Kicks Off in Seoul

SEOUL, April 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Lee Ufan, a celebrated Korean minimalist painter and sculptor, is showcasing his iconic and latest artworks, which explore the relationship between space and time, in his first solo exhibition in South Korea in 12 years. The exhibition, titled “Lee Ufan,” opened at Kukje Gallery in downtown Seoul on Tuesday [...]

Lee Ufan’s Painting Sells for 3.1 bln Won, Setting Auction Record for Living S. Korean Artist

SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Lee Ufan’s painting titled “East Winds” has sold for 3.1 billion won (US$2.66 million), becoming the most expensive artwork by a living South Korean artist, an auction house said Wednesday. At an auction held in Seoul on Tuesday, the 1984 masterpiece broke the previous record of 2.2 billion won, [...]