Shusaku Arakawa

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Shusaku Arakawa (b. 1936 Japan, d. 2010 USA) was a Japanese-American artist and architect known for his radical approach to both visual art and the built environment. Arakawa, along with his partner Madeline Gins, developed an artistic and architectural philosophy known as "Reversible Destiny," which aimed to challenge conventional notions of mortality and the human condition.

«If Neil Armstrong were here, he would say, ‘This is even better!’»
Shusaku Arakawa

Four Dimensions Exist In One Dimension

Painting - Acrylic On Canvas

USD 105,000 - 130,000

His works span painting, installation, and architecture, characterized by a playful yet profound exploration of the body's interaction with space and its surroundings. Arakawa's architectural projects, like the "Mitaka Reversible Destiny Lofts" in Tokyo, are designed to engage occupants physically and mentally, promoting longevity and rethinking the concept of living spaces.

« Living here, human beings will never die, as the potential ability of their bodies can be maximally developed. »
Shusaku Arakawa

Drawing on influences from Dada and Conceptual Art, his practice sought to break down boundaries between disciplines, merging art, philosophy, and s Read More

Japan / male artist / Contemporary Art / Conceptual art / Lettrism / Neo-Dada / Dada

ARTWORKS BY Shusaku Arakawa

Shusaku Arakawa

Texture Point Blank No. 2, 1978

Drawing / Watercolor

Mixed Media

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Shusaku Arakawa

Four Dimensions Exist In One Dimension, 1965

Painting

Acrylic On Canvas

USD 105,000 - 130,000

Arakawa Shusaku's Natural History serigraph with sloping line, colorful verticals, and provocative text on decision and perception.

Shusaku Arakawa

Natural History, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

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