Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, Tokyo, 2009 | Softcover, 118pp | 22 x 26 cm
Published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, this scarce catalogue explores contemporary uses of needle and thread through the work of eight artists: Aiko Tezuka, Ruriko Murayama, Zon Ito, Tsunao Okumura, nui project, Sayaka Akiyama, Kei Takemura and Asami Kiyokawa.
Moving beyond traditional notions of embroidery and handicraft, the book presents a striking range of contemporary textile-based practices. The works incorporate stitching, fabric, thread, embroidery and other forms of fibre art, demonstrating how humble materials can be transformed into highly inventive contemporary artworks.
Profusely illustrated in full colour, the catalogue documents the exhibition installations and individual works, accompanied by artist biographies and explanatory texts. Bilingual text in Japanese and English, edited by Kasumi Yamaki. Printed and bound in Japan.
Very good condition: Just a touch of shelf wear to the covers. Pages clean and bright. Binding tight. No inscriptions or annotations.
