Amélie Ravalec - Japan Art Revolution
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Amélie Ravalec
Japan Art Revolution
We have all heard of Paris 1968, but in Japan, an equally revolutionary, exciting, and lasting movement was underway. The post-war turmoil sparked an artistic explosion in the country, with the emergence of a revolutionary scene of avant-garde artists, pioneers in numerous disciplines: experimental and erotic photography, "Angura" theater and underground street performances, apocalyptic butoh dance, surrealist illustrations, and groundbreaking graphic design.
Taking inspiration from Japanese luminaries Yokoo Tadanori and Awazu Kiyoshi, Japan Art Revolution features more than 600 captivating works, including photographs, film stills, theater posters and illustrations by visionary artists such as Moriyama Daido, Hosoe Eiko, Araki Nobuyoshi, Ishiuchi Miyako, Tanaami Keiichi, Yokoo Tadanori, Hijikata Tatsumi, Ohno Kazuo, Terayama Shuji, Tenjo, Sajiki, Kawada Kikuji, Neo-Dada Organizers, Hi-Red Center, Awazu Kiyoshi, Hanaga Mitsutoshi, Nakahira Takuma and Tanabe Santaro. Leaning
Based on numerous interviews with these iconic artists, this comprehensive work offers readers a nuanced understanding of the flourishing world of Japanese avant-garde art, enriched by insightful texts from renowned experts, curators, academics, and archivists.
Japanese photography books from this period are rare and expensive, so this book is not only a visual delight but also an invaluable resource for scholars, art lovers, and those eager to discover the pioneers of the Japanese avant-garde.