First Edition: Shinro Ohtake (Vagabonds Standard 3) - Rare

This collection encapsulates the essence of the Otake world, from his striking debut works that redefined painting to his recent large-scale three-dimensional pieces.

There are no significant scratches or tears that would hinder viewing, but this publication is over 10 years old. If you are seeking perfection, please refrain from purchasing. There is some age-related deterioration on the corners and edges of the cover and the main body (see images).

Cover and main body only. No other accessories are included.

It will be waterproofed and sent in an opaque poly envelope.

Please also check the profile section.

Contemporary art in your pocket. Art Library of the Art Century.
"Vagabonds Standard."
Series Overview:
This series features a selection of works by leading artists from Japan and around the world, focusing on their representative pieces, and is designed to be a best-of-the-best art book.
The text includes a collection of the artist's representative statements and a detailed biography, published in bilingual format (Japanese and English).

Shinro Otake [Otake Shinro]
Contemporary artist.
As an elementary school student, he aspired to be a manga artist and became fascinated with collage art after creating "Black" and "Shidenkai" from cutouts from boys' manga magazines.
He accumulated drawings and visited Tezuka Osamu's animation production company "Mushi Production" located nearby, where he received animation cels.
In junior high school, he was inspired by his first Rembrandt exhibition and began painting in oil. He saw and heard records and art books owned by his eight-years-older brother and found potential in "Pop Art."
In 1974, he entered the Musashino Art University's Department of Oil Painting but took a leave of absence shortly after, working without pay or days off at a ranch in Betsukai, Hokkaido.