Lee Bae: Infinite Shades of Black

About this episode

This episode explores the artistic journey and achievements of South Korean artist Lee Bae, focusing on his innovative use of charcoal in contemporary art.

Black can feel simple until you stand in front of a surface that seems to shimmer and breathe. Join Nordic Art Partners to discover the signature achievements of Lee Bae, the South Korean contemporary artist who has turned the elemental material of charcoal into minimal abstract works of remarkable nuance, depth, texture, and light. Listen as we recount Lee Bae’s story; from humble beginnings in rural Cheongdo, via the legacy of Dansaekhwa to Paris, where a humble supermarket pack of charcoal...

People in this episode

Host: Nordic Art Partners

Guest: Lee Bae

Topics covered

• contemporary art
• charcoal
• minimalism
• South Korean artists
• abstract works
• art history

Keywords

• Lee Bae
• charcoal art
• minimal abstract
• Dansaekhwa
• South Korean contemporary artist
• artistic journey
• texture
• depth
• light

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dansaekhwa

Places: Cheongdo, Paris

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