Drawings and maquettesLee Bul · 2017

2017
Manege Central Exhibition Hall

While Lee Bul is better known for her monumental-scale sculptures and installations, her intimate-sized drawings and maquettes comprise an important part of her oeuvre. The artist always begins by drawing on paper — tracing what’s inside her and developing concepts. She also creates precisely designed and complexly structured maquettes for her three-dimensional works. More than just preparatory studies, Lee Bul’s drawings and maquettes not only embody her virtuosity but also reveal the tremendous complexity of her creative process. Some of the drawings and maquettes on view at Utopia Saved were shown to the public for the first time.

Lee Bul (1964 –)

Lee Bul (born 1964) is a leading South Korean artist known for immersive installations & sculptures exploring utopia, dystopia, technology, and memory. Featured at Venice Biennale & MoMA.

Manege Central Exhibition Hall (St. Petersburg, Russian Federation)

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About this artwork

Title: Drawings and maquettes
Artist: Lee Bul
Year: 2017
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Manege Central Exhibition Hall
Color intensity: Monochromatic
Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

Is "Drawings and maquettes" free of copyright?

"Drawings and maquettes" by Lee Bul is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

What color palette is used in "Drawings and maquettes" by Lee Bul?

"Drawings and maquettes" by Lee Bul uses an earthy color palette. The palette summarizes the work's overall color character.

What was Lee Bul's age when "Drawings and maquettes" was created?

When "Drawings and maquettes" was created in 2017, Lee Bul - born in 1964 - was 53 years old.

What are the reproduction rights of "Drawings and maquettes" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall?

"Drawings and maquettes" by Lee Bul, held at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall, is still protected by copyright. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.

When was "Drawings and maquettes" made?

"Drawings and maquettes" by Lee Bul was created in 2017.

Which museum holds the original "Drawings and maquettes"?

The original "Drawings and maquettes" by Lee Bul is held at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

Which artist is "Drawings and maquettes" attributed to?

The artist behind "Drawings and maquettes" is Lee Bul. The work is catalogued under Lee Bul's name.