Rare: "In Search of Encounter: The Origins of Contemporary Art" Lee Ufan

It's not easy to see a single tree with a normal sense of perception, as it is, containing various unknowns. The act of "making" a tree, for the sake of its transcendence, is necessary. Shifting the "as-is" of what's around us to "arugamama" (as it is) becomes an act of expression, the creation of a work, and through this, the "as-is" is perceived reflectively. Therefore, a work must be a dualistic mediating term, both washing the things of the outside world with consciousness and leaping back to the outside world. (From the text)

The numerous writings published from the late 60s to the early 70s, which held great significance for Lee Ufan's self-formation, have been read and re-edited as attempts to criticize modernity, exposing rigid rationality and objectification, and simultaneously exploring new theories of expression.

What was the 70s? What was the idea behind Mono-ha? Where does expression begin? - This collection of essays, which now provides certain hints to these questions, is eagerly awaited for its reprint.

Publisher: Bijutsu Shuppansha
Release Date: 2000/7/1
Language: Japanese
Paperback: 230 pages
- Price: 2800 yen + tax

There are stains and damage on the cover (photos 1 and 2). There are stains on the edges (photos 3 and 8). We hope that those who understand that this is a used item with age-related deterioration will purchase it. Thank you very much.