Japan

Japan

Contemporary Art in Japan is a vibrant fusion of traditional aesthetics and modern creativity. Japanese artists, such as Yayoi Kusama and Takashi Murakami, have made significant contributions to the global art scene, creating works that span various mediums and explore themes from societal issues to personal experiences. Tokyo, the heart of Japan's art scene, is home to numerous galleries and museums that showcase this dynamic art form. Japanese contemporary art, thus, serves as a powerful platform for dialogue and expression, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions.

Korin: Tranquillity

Takashi Murakami

Korin: Tranquillity, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 4,000 - 5,000

Korin: Courtly elegance (Miyabi)

Takashi Murakami

Korin: Courtly elegance (Miyabi), 2020

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 3,100

Panda family and me

Takashi Murakami

Panda family and me, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 2,300

Flower ball - Burning blood

Takashi Murakami

Flower ball - Burning blood, 2018

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 4,000 - 5,000

Colorful, miracle, sparkle

Takashi Murakami

Colorful, miracle, sparkle, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 4,000 - 6,000

Dazzling circus: Embrace peace and darkness within thy heart

Takashi Murakami

Dazzling circus: Embrace peace and darkness within thy heart, 2016

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,500 - 5,000

A Return from Wandering

Takashi Murakami

A Return from Wandering, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 3,000

Making a U-Turn, The Lost Child Finds His Way Home

Takashi Murakami

Making a U-Turn, The Lost Child Finds His Way Home, 2004

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 14,800

Miss Spring

Yoshitomo Nara

Miss Spring, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Digital Print on paper

Currently Not Available

Untitle from Erotos

Nobuyoshi Araki

Untitle from Erotos, 1993

Photography

Gelatin Silver Print

USD 7,000

Doraemon

Takashi Murakami

Doraemon, 2018

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

USD 2,100

Untitled XXV from We Are the Jocular Clan

Takashi Murakami

Untitled XXV from We Are the Jocular Clan, 2018

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,550

Colorscapes (s)

Nobuyoshi Araki

Colorscapes (s), 1991

Photography

Lambda print

USD 8,800

Sentimental Journey

Nobuyoshi Araki

Sentimental Journey, 1971

Photography

Gelatin Silver Print

Currently Not Available

Rum Pum Pum In A Field Of Flowers!

Takashi Murakami

Rum Pum Pum In A Field Of Flowers!, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

GBP 1,800

School Entrance Ceremony

Takashi Murakami

School Entrance Ceremony, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 3,000 - 5,000

Offset Print

Offset lithography is a printing technique where the inked image is first transferred (offset) from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface. This method combines the lithographic process, which relies on the repulsion of water and oil, to keep non-printing areas ink-free by attracting a water-based film. Offset lithography was originally developed to reduce costs in reproducing artwork and is widely used for high-volume printing due to its efficiency and ability to produce sharp, consistent images.

Gutai

Gutai was a group of Japanese radical artists who formed the Gutai Art Association in 1954. The word Gutai translates to embodiment. The group was known for creating art on the spot for live audiences, often incorporating their own physical movements. Their performances included actions like throwing paint, piercing paper, and rolling in mud, emphasizing the direct interaction between the body and the material.

Silkscreen

Silkscreen is a printmaking method that uses a screen made of silk or other mesh fabric. The screen is treated with a substance that blocks ink in certain areas, allowing ink to pass through only in the desired sections. Each color in the print requires a separate screen.

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