Lee Ufan Awarded 2026 Wolfgang Hahn Prize
Lee Ufan has received the 32nd Wolfgang Hahn Prize from the Society for Modern Art at the Museum Ludwig in Cologne. The South Korean artist, a co-founder of the Mono-ha movement, is recognized for his Dansaekhwa-influenced paintings and sculptural installations using stones and iron plates. His work will be acquired and exhibited at the Museum Ludwig in 2026. The prize honors internationally acclaimed contemporary artists less known in Germany. Mami Kataoka, director of the Mori Art Museum, served as guest juror, noting Ufan's exhibitions in Germany during the 1970s brought his work global attention. The award ceremony is set for November 6, 2026, with an exhibition from November 7, 2026 to April 4, 2027.
Key facts
- Lee Ufan won the 32nd Wolfgang Hahn Prize
- Prize awarded by Society for Modern Art at Museum Ludwig, Cologne
- Ufan is a South Korean artist and co-founder of Mono-ha movement
- His work includes Dansaekhwa paintings and stone/iron installations
- Work to be acquired and exhibited at Museum Ludwig in 2026
- Mami Kataoka was guest juror for the prize
- Prize honors internationally recognized artists less known in Germany
- Award ceremony on November 6, 2026; exhibition November 7, 2026 – April 4, 2027
Entities
Artists
- Lee Ufan
- Evelyn Taocheng Wang
- Francis Alÿs
- Haegue Yang
- Kerry James Marshall
- Pipilotti Rist
- Cindy Sherman
- Mami Kataoka
Institutions
- Society for Modern Art at the Museum Ludwig
- Museum Ludwig
- Mori Art Museum
- ArtAsiaPacific
Locations
- Cologne
- Germany
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Kamakura
- Paris
- France