Lee Bae: The In-Between
Born in 1956 in Cheongdo, South Korea, Lee Bae is an artist currently based in Paris and Seoul. He is recognized for his monochromatic yet captivating exploration of blackness. Drawing inspiration from charcoal as a symbol of life's cycle, Lee uses raw charcoal, carbon black—a material resembling soot—and charcoal ink in his sculptures and pictorial works.
Exhibition Details
This November, Lee presents a solo exhibition at Perrotin featuring his latest bronze sculpture series, Brushstrokes, alongside a poetic video performance titled The In-Between, which showcases the artist moving through a Korean rice paddy.
- Date: November 5 to December 27, 2025
- Open hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Closed: Sundays and Mondays
Lee Bae, “The In-Between,” 2025. Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin.
Author’s summary: Lee Bae merges traditional materials and poetic expression in a deeply immersive exploration of blackness, showcased in his latest sculptures and film at Perrotin.