Lee Ufan

Dia Art Foundation presents a major solo presentation of work by Lee Ufan at SMAC Venice (San Marco Art Centre), an official Collateral Event of the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. About Curated by Jessica Morgan, Dia’s Nathalie de Gunzburg Director, the landmark exhibition opens on May 9, 2026. Developed in close partnership with the artist, the exhibition traces the evolution of his iconic visual language with works ranging from new and historical paintings to large-scale installations and a new site-specific commission. The display is staged across eight of SMAC Venice’s galleries at the Procuratie in Piazza San Marco, bringing together a striking selection of works from over seven decades. Holistically, the presentation is designed to reflect both Lee’s long-standing dialogue with architectural space and his continued commitment to creating environments that prompt reflection and heightened awareness. Lee, one of the foremost figures of the Japanese Mono-ha (School of Things) as well as a key contributor to the Korean Dansaekhwa (Monochromatic Paintings) movements, has long explored the possibilities of embodying and representing space and time through painterly gestures on canvas. Concurrently with the Venice presentation, Dia Beacon in Beacon, New York, will unveil a new display of Lee’s paintings and sculptures. Together, these two exhibitions celebrate the artist’s 90th birthday, underscoring his extraordinary contribution across disciplines and geographies. Read more Toggle Installation