Collections of Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale 2022
Shintaro Tanaka 1940 - 2019
Shintaro Tanaka 1940 - 2019
Born in 1940 in Tokyo. Passed away in 2019.
Tanaka had been a leading figure in the Japanese art world for 60 years since the 1960s. He participated in the Yomiuri Independent exhibitions and Neo Dadaism Organizers, and was known for his geometric and minimalist 3D expression. From the 1980s, he had created original type of works combining abstract 2D works with 3D objects. In 2020 after he deceased, a solo exhibition was held at the Ichihara Lakeside Museum and Art Front Gallery. In addition, Six of his works were newly added to Artizon Museum's collection, enjoying popularity along with the permanent sculpture that adorns the entrance of the museum.
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"The ○△□Tower and the Red Dragonfly" 2000
This sculpture of a red dragonfly sits atop a 14-meter-tall pillar and flutters in the breeze against the background of blue sky. The red dragonfly seen through the trees seems to represent the spiritual home for the people who have lived in this snow country satoyama.
Plan drawing for "The ○△□Tower and the Red Dragonfly". photo by Yuichiro Tamura
"Magnolia" 1986, photo by Yuichiro Tamura
"HAN - Black Hair" 1990
池田修氏、光田由里氏とBankART1929 オフィスにて courtesy of BankART1929
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