Kazuo Shiraga: The 'Hairy' Avant-Garde in Japan
This artpress dossier from December 1986 examines Kazuo Shiraga, a key figure in Japan's avant-garde movement. Known for his 'hairy' style (poilus), Shiraga was a member of the Gutai group. The article questions why these three artists were chosen for interviews, noting that Japan lacks a tradition of artists writing or speaking about their own works.
Key facts
- Artpress published a dossier on Japan's avant-garde in December 1986.
- The dossier focuses on Kazuo Shiraga.
- Shiraga is described as being 'au pays des poilus' (in the land of the hairy).
- Japan has no strong tradition of artists writing or speaking about their works.
- The article questions the selection of three artists for interviews.
Entities
Artists
- Kazuo Shiraga
Institutions
- artpress
- Gutai
Locations
- Japan
Sources
- artpress —