One of America’s most prestigious museums of modern and contemporary art is showcasing the work of Korean artist Lee Ufan.

Born in Korea, the 75-year-old has lived and taught in Japan, where he enjoys the respect of several post-war generations of intellectuals for his role in leading philosophical and artistic movements countering westernization.

New York’s Guggenheim Museum provides a unique backdrop for Ufan, because the museum’s continuous spiral ramp underlines infinity; a pivotal notion in his work.