A unique survey of the explosion of avant-garde art in 1960s Japan. We've all heard of
Paris 1968 but in Japan a movement just as revolutionary interesting and enduring was
underway. The turbulent times of the post-war era inspired an artistic explosion in the country
with the emergence of a revolutionary scene of avant-garde artists who pioneered many
disciplines: experimental and erotic photography 'Angura' theatre and underground street
performances apocalyptic Butoh dance surreal illustrations and seminal graphic design.
Taking design cues from Japanese luminaries Yokoo Tadanori and Awazu Kiyoshi Japan Art
Revolution features over 600 captivating artworks encompassing photographs film stills
theatre posters and illustrations by visionary artists including 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. Drawing on extensive interviews with
these iconic artists this comprehensive book offers readers a nuanced understanding of the
thriving world of Japanese avant-garde art complemented by insightful texts from esteemed
experts curators academics and archivists. Japanese photobooks from this period are rare
and expensive so this book serves not only as a visual delight but also as an invaluable
resource for scholars art enthusiasts and those eager to discover the pioneers of Japanese
avant garde.
