The Facts
Lee Kang So's survey 'Emergence and Dissolution' at Seoul's LOTTE Museum of Art spans works from 1973 to 2026, including a recreation of his 1973 performance 'Disappearance – Bar in the Gallery' and a new digital installation 'Serenity-21929' (2021/2026). The exhibition traces the octogenarian artist's six-decade career, from experimental performances to large-scale abstract paintings. The 1973 performance turned the gallery into a pub during a period of censorship. Another work, 'Untitled-75031' (1975), involved a live chicken creating drawings. The exhibition opens with an immersive LED corridor.
The Signal
The survey positions Lee Kang So as a central figure in 1970s Korean experimental art, highlighting his medium-defying approach. It underscores the continuity between his early performances and later abstract paintings, both driven by a desire to capture process and change. For collectors, the exhibition offers a comprehensive view of an artist whose work bridges performance and painting, potentially increasing interest in his oeuvre.
- Artists: Lee Kang So
- Museums: LOTTE Museum of Art
- Locations: Seoul
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