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Kousai Hori's Atypical Avant-Garde in 1960s Japan

publication · 2026-04-24

A dossier in Artpress examines the unconventional work of Kousai Hori, who as a student in the late 1960s challenged both established art institutions and the Mono-ha movement. The article features an interview where Hori reflects on his opposition to these forces.

Key facts

  • Kousai Hori was a student in the late 1960s.
  • He fought against art institutions and Mono-ha.
  • The article is part of a dossier on Japanese avant-gardes.
  • The dossier was published in Artpress in December 1986.
  • The article includes an interview with Hori.

Entities

Artists

  • Kousai Hori

Institutions

  • Artpress

Locations

  • Japan

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