Beyond Eighty Years of Age, Yet Ever Experimental—Lee Kang So Still Continues to Take an Adventurous Step Abroad

By Kim Kyung Mi

In a landmark collaboration, Lee Kang So—the pioneering figure of Korean experimental art—embarks on a bold new chapter in his storied career by joining forces with the globally renowned gallery, Thaddaeus Ropac. Marking this pivotal moment is his solo exhibition, Dwelling in Mist and Glow, which serves as both a distilled retrospective of over five decades of creative inquiry and a compelling testament to the enduring vitality of his artistic vision. The exhibition encapsulates Lee’s lifelong exploration of material, space, and philosophy—an oeuvre shaped by introspection and subtle defiance. For international collectors and audiences unfamiliar with his nuanced sensibilities, Dwelling in Mist and Glow offers an eloquent introduction; for Lee, it signifies a vital milestone as he steps more prominently onto the global stage, reaffirming that the spirit of experimentation knows no age.