Lee Seung-taek: Architect of the Anti-Concept Born in Goyang, South Korea, in 1932, Lee Seung-taek stands as a pivotal figure in Korean art history – not merely an artist, but a radical innovator who fundamentally challenged conventional notions of sculpture and artistic expression. His journey, marked by displacement during the Korean War and a profound engagement with philosophy, ultimately led him to develop a unique practice centered around what he termed “anti-concept” or “non-sculpture.” This approach wasn’t simply an aesthetic choice; it was a deliberate rejection of established art h…