The collected intricate, delicately interwoven depictions of fleshless omnipresent grinning skeletons or lone skulls tucked into lush greenery amongst the gorgeous innocence of young ladies is as mesmerizing as it is shocking. Takato yamamoto illustration from grass labyrinth art book by kyoka izumik japanese drawing. Nov 10, 2018 to commemorate takato yamamotos 20year career, shibuya tower records is holding the takato yamamoto exhibition nosferatu from october 26 to november 11, 2018 at space hachikai. Feb 27, 1998 takato yamamoto is japanese artist, member of the tokyo illustrators society and the international ukiyoe society. Ritnit takato yamamoto akita, japon, 1960 oct 5th, 2007. Artist takato yamamoto, born in 1960, is known for his ukiyoe pop style. Art book by takato yamamoto explores the visceral transformations from human to beast. This is a special collection box of three books which takato yamamoto published from 2006 to 2010. Book is black silk second photo with a cardboard sleeve with a circle cut out first photo so you can. Japanese erotica in contemporary art japanese edition. Takato yamamoto illustration from grass labyrinth art book by kyoka izumik kai fine art is an art website, shows painting and illustration works all over the world. It is a compilation of works of heisei aestheticism which he is known for. Yamamoto takato watashi no saikuropusu my cyclops book cover author signed poster by contemporary japanese artist takato yamamoto. Takato yamamoto gashu hiiro no maniela in case illustration art book 2001.
So far there dont appear to have been any books of takato yamamotos work produced in the west and its possible that the sexual content and. See more ideas about yamamoto, artist and japanese art. Signed brand new takato yamamoto nosferatu art book regular. Dec, 2014 discover book depositorys huge selection of takato yamamoto books online. After graduating from the painting department of the tokyo zokei university, he experimented with the ukiyoe pop style. The exquisite art of takato yamamoto explores themes of darkness, bondage, vampires, metamorphosis, love and death. Japanese erotica in contemporary art japanese edition yamamoto, takato, sorayama, hajime, yotsuya, simon on. Takato yamamoto shura 2006 available for sale artsy.
Theres much thats superficially familiar in takato yamamotos artboys love tableaux with fey young men in various states of undress mooning over each other, then the perennial japanese obsession with naked women bound by ropes. Devour heisei estheticism at the takato yamamoto exhibition. Moreover, it is known for its unique style called heisei aestheticism which developed it. This is a regular edition which has a dark red embossed book cover. Jun 25, 2007 takato yamamoto was born in akita prefecture japan in 1960. Takato yamamoto,chimera no hitsugi yamamoto takato art book,book listed at cdjapan. This book is a bit darker than his others more blood and rope bondage. His surrealistic and highly detailed works often explore themes of violence. Allure of pharmakon takato yamamoto art book pan exotica. Yamamoto takato gashu altar of narcissus illustration art book pan. Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, art prints would be at home in any gallery. Nosferatu expresses takato yamamoto s enthusiastic love of dracula and his own heisei aestheticism style combining the japanese ukiyoe painting with western gothic art.
In the 1990s, i had the yearning for ukiyoe to the cutin illustration book, the work such as cutin illustrations and cover illustrations of novels, and wanting to draw before increases. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. He is most known for developing a unique style that he termed heisei aestheticism, which blends influences from japanese. Takato yamamoto is widely known for his ukiyoe pop style of painting. Allure of pharmakon takato yamamoto art book pan exotica yamamoto takato on.
High quality takato yamamoto inspired art prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. One of my absolute favorite pieces of japanese catholic art, by takato yamamoto. Takato yamamoto rib of a hermaphrodite i have this art book and it is glorious the sunny side of dark art and the odd eros and thanatos rising ape see more. The virgin mary prays for young amakusa shiro, as he fights against the dutch and shogun for religious liberty. Akita prefecture, japan night mirror 2 from coffin of a chimera, mixed media kikikimono. Find images and videos about art and takato yamamoto on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love.
He further refined and developed that style to create his heisei estheticism style. Sorry for the video low quality please watch it in 720p for better results video index. Takato yamamoto necrophantasmagoria, vanitas japanese and english edition by takato yamamoto 20150731. Takato yamamoto illustration art book divertimento for a. There are also a few religioninspired works and some scenes from japanese history and mythology. The decadently detailed artwork of takato yamamoto. Graduating from the painting departmento of the tokyo zokei university. Saint sebastian takato yamamoto 2005 confusion of a peeping tom takato yamamoto 2005 secret traces of night takato yamamoto 2005. This exhibit showcases the sublime beauty of young vampires from yamamotos recent nosferatu collection as well as older works. His universe is dark and beautiful, a smell of eroguro. The collection consists of divertimento for a martyr, rib of a hermaphrodite, and coffin of a chimera.
See more ideas about yamamoto, japanese art and ero guro. Available for sale from aki gallery, takato yamamoto, shura 2006, acrlic on paper, 40. Completed painting on one side, black and white underdrawing on the other. Thank you for the wonderful work on this blog, btw. Yamamoto takato gashu altar of narcissus illustration. He further refined and developed that style to create his heisei esthiticism style. One of my absolute favorite pieces of japanese catholic art. Here is an overview of his works, from the book divertimento for a martyr by editions treville, published in 2006. See more ideas about yamamoto, ero guro and japanese art.
Takato yamamoto was born in akita prefecture japan in 1960. Get it delivered safely by sal, ems, fedex and save with cdjapan. I drew illustrations for commercial advertising, mainly in the 1980s after graduating from art university. He explores themes of darkness, bondage, vampires, metamorphosis, love and death.
Takato yamamoto, the illusionist of heisei period aestheticism, finally issued his second collection after 4 yeas since the first book. Takato yamamoto artworks scarlet maniera 20th anniversary japan. He is most known for developing a unique style that he termed heisei aestheticism, which blends influences from japanese ukiyoe painting with western gothic art to create dark, but beautiful images. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by takato yamamoto. In 2018, the exhibit takato yamamoto exhibition nosferatu was held in shibuya, tokyo to commemorate his 20year career. Takato yamamoto is japanese artist, member of the tokyo illustrators society and the international ukiyoe society. The packaging cutout cardboard slipcover over beautifully printed, sturdy hardcover casing is a work of art in itself. Sold by affare japan corporation and ships from amazon fulfillment. Discover book depositorys huge selection of takatoyamamoto books online. Undulating pieces of flesh and arteries mix with flowers, skulls, body.