Lee ShinJa: Drawing with Thread
August 6, 2025–February 1, 2026
Lee ShinJa: Drawing with Thread is the first North American survey of the work of the historically under-recognized Korean artist Lee ShinJa (b. 1930, Uljin, South Korea; lives and works in Seoul). Spanning more than five decades, from the 1950s to the early 2000s, the exhibition showcases the artist’s bold innovations in fiber through forty monumental textile works, woven maquettes, and preparatory sketches.
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Installation view, Lee ShinJa: Drawing with Thread, 2025
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Installation view, Lee ShinJa: Drawing with Thread, 2025
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Installation view, Lee ShinJa: Drawing with Thread, 2025
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Installation view, Lee ShinJa: Drawing with Thread, 2025
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Films - Past
Films - Past
Events
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, December 4, 1:15 PMCurator’s Tour: Tausif Noor on Lee ShinJa: Drawing with Thread
Curatorial Associate Tausif Noor offers an exhibition tour that focuses on the innovative methods—including knotting, weaving, and tapestry design—that Lee ShinJa used to produce her signature sculptural textile works.
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Thursday, December 4, 5 PMWeaving Histories: Lee ShinJa’s Art from the 1950s to the 2000s
In this illustrated lecture, Sunglim Kim, who specializes in Korean art from the premodern to contemporary periods, traces the artistic evolution of Lee ShinJa.
Presented in partnership with UC Berkeley's Center for Korean Studies
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Sunday, December 7, 1 PMSimple Loom Weaving
Take inspiration from the weavings on view in the exhibition Lee ShinJa: Drawing with Thread and learn how to use a lap loom to make a small weaving in this workshop with textile artists Stacey Sharman and Vanina Doce-Mood.
Space is limited; first come, first served.
Past Events
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Wednesday, September 17, 12:15 PMCurator's Tour: Victoria Sung on Lee ShinJa: Drawing with Thread
BAMPFA Senior Curator Victoria Sung addresses the artist’s monumental textile works and the arc of her long and innovative career.