MATSUTANI TAKESADA Flow I

• LOT

  1855

• Artist

  MATSUTANI TAKESADA ( 1937 - )

• Estimate

  300,000 - 600,000 14,286 - 28,571 14,634 - 29,268 63,830 - 127,660 1,923 - 3,846

  JPY RMB HKD TWD USD

• Result

  JPY 0

• Details

  pencil and turpentine on paper　framed　1986
  signed and dated
  titled, "PARIS" and dated on the reverse
  
  Recurring motifs in Matsutani’s work—such as “flow,” “proliferation,” circles, and drops—suggest processes of generation, transformation, and circulation.
  These elements form the conceptual and visual foundation of his artistic exploration, and this work exemplifies these concerns and represents significant work within Matsutani’s mature oeuvre. The notion of “flow,” explicitly referenced in the title, lies at the heart of his artistic philosophy. The gently expanding forms and continuous linear movements evoke a sense of material energy in motion, suggesting an ongoing process of transformation within the pictorial space. The restrained yet dynamic composition conveys both organic vitality and contemplative depth. Flowing 1 thus stands as a compelling example of Matsutani’s mature abstract language developed during his years in Paris, reflecting his sustained investigation into the relationship between material, time, and transformation. Matsutani remains active in the contemporary art scene and is currently represented by Hauser & Wirth.
  MATSUTANI TAKESADA, Japanese contemporary artist, who became a member of Gutai Art Association in 1963. He established the technique of using pencil shading into his works, and is active at the forefront of the world with a main section at the Venice Biennale in 2017 and a solo exhibition at the Centre Pompidou in 2019.
  Major Collections: Centre Pompidou; Manchester Art Gallery; Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris; The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; The National Museum of Art, Osaka; The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto; Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka
  54.5×49.8cm
  (21 ½ × 19 ⅝ in.)　

• Organizer

  Jo's Auction

• Auction

  Jo’s Auction Spring Auction of Art Works 2026

• Catalog

  Contemporary Art/Modern&Post-War Art

• Date

  2026/04/25