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Lee Ufan
The Philosophy of Presence: The Life and Vision of Lee Ufan In the quiet intersection where Eastern contemplative traditions meet the rigorous inquiries of Western phenomenology, the work of Lee Ufan resides. Born in 1936 in Haman-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, Lee’s early life was steeped in the disciplined rhythms of a traditional Confucian household. His childhood was not merely an era of growth but one of profound cultural immersion, where
the delicate strokes of calligraphy and the rhythmic beauty of inkbrush painting served as his first languages. This foundational training in the classical arts provided him with a deep-seated reverence for the materiality of ink and paper, a sensitivity that would later become the heartbeat of his minimalist masterpieces. Lee’s journey took a transformative turn in 1956 when he moved to Yokohama, Japan, seeking new intellectual hori…
