Matabei
Matabei (Iwasa Matabei) , 1578-1650, Japanese artist, specializing in genre scenes of historical events and illustrations of classical Chinese and Japanese literature, as well as portraits. His work was noted for its distinctive figure type with large heads and delicately drawn features. Although he followed Tosa school traditions, his work became the major influence on the developing ukiyo-e style (see Japanese art ).
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Busan Biennale: Sept 6-Nov 15.(BIENNIAL DIGEST)
Magazine article from: Art in America; 12/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...Other pieces emphasized sheer accumulation. Self-taught Japanese artist Ruriko Murayama's dazzling, over 28-foot-long fabric patchwork...fact, the single most mesmerizing work at the museum was Japanese artist Jio Shimizu's green light projection of fluidly changing...
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THIRD ASIA-PACIFIC TRIENNIAL OF CONTEMPORARY ART.(various artists, Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane, Australia)
Magazine article from: Artforum International; 1/1/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...Inside, the metaphorical thunder continues. To the left, Japanese artist Katsushige Nakahashi's Zero, 1998, a painstakingly Sellotaped...rockheavy, we-are-the-world symbolism. Even more brazen is Japanese artist Masato Nakamuca's QSC +mV, 1999, a shrinelike room full...
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Yokohama Triennale: Sept 13-Nov 30.(BIENNIAL DIGEST)
Magazine article from: Art in America; 12/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...four Japanese curators and the second was administered by a Japanese artist, this was the right moment to add outside viewpoints. However...performances, or struggling to catch elusive events, such as the Japanese artist Shinji Ohmaki's performance, which could be found, according...
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The new sun. (reprint, 1943).(Brief article)(Book review)
Magazine article from: Reference & Research Book News; 8/1/2008; 104 words
; ...U. of Hawai'i Pr. 2008 310 pages $21.00 Paperback Intersections, Asian and Pacific American transcultural studies NC1709 Japanese artist Yashima (1908-94) opposed the militarism of his country, and recorded in captioned drawings his experience and that of other...
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Galerie Tamenaga.(Around the galleries)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Apollo; 11/1/2004; ; 66 words
; ...until 9 December, is 'Tchinai: In Kukai's foofsteps', an exhibition of lyrical and richly coloured mixed media works by the Japanese artist Kyosuke Tchinai. Inspired by Japanese Buddhism, Tchinai's figurative creations are graceful and arresting, with flashes...
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Artist signs 37th St. lease.
Magazine article from: Real Estate Weekly; 2/22/2006; 66 words
; The acclaimed Japanese artist and former model, Mariko Mori, has signed a lease for 3,300 s/f of space to house her studio, showroom and private tearoom on the...
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Wind Art Around the World.(wind sculpture exhibit)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Art in America; 1/1/2001; 138 words
; Wind-activated sculptures by the Japanese artist Susumu Shingu, 63, will travel the world for the next year in an ecological project that also aims to demonstrate international...
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Bamiyan Buddhas in light.(FRONT PAGE)
Magazine article from: Art in America; 10/1/2005; ; 336 words
; ...Afghanistan, just six months before the 9/11 terrorist attacks [see Artworld, Apr. '01]. Conceived by the California-based Japanese artist Hiro Yamagata, known for his spectacular light installations, the Bamiyan proposal would consist of 140 projections of statues...
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The Rochester Art Center recently opened its new facility near downtown Rochester, Minn.(Museum News)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Art in America; 6/1/2004; ; 59 words
; ...Green and Abrahamson (HGA), the 36,000-square-foot building is a two-part structure consisting of one zinc-and one copper-clad wing. The center's inaugural exhibition is a survey of sculptures by Japanese artist Jun Kaneko, on view May 8-Aug. 1.
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Crystal Productions.(shop talk)
Magazine article from: Arts & Activities; 11/1/2003; 71 words
; ...catalog is Hokusai: The Art of Printmaking, part of the Masterpiece Children's Art Video Series. This program features this Japanese artist and his work, and integrates social studies and language arts. Lessons include relief printmaking and sumi-e painting. The...
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