Description
Measures: 73 x 103cm or 28.74 x 40.551in.
In great condition free of creases or rips. Would look amazing framed as shown in the second photo. This is not framed.
This is an original 1989 offset print by legendary Japanese graphic designer Tadanori Yokoo, created for the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) to promote the oratorio "Yamato Takeru." Commissioned for the 30th anniversary of Pony Canyon (Pony Shiyakusu), the poster exemplifies Yokoo's unmistakable maximalist visual language-layering traditional iconography with psychedelic typography, optical distortion, and futuristic allegory.
In the heart of the composition, a kabuki-style warrior-clad in flaming yellow robes-leaps from a volcanic dreamscape, sword drawn mid-battle, referencing the legendary Prince Yamato Takeru from Japanese mythology. Surrounding this central panel are kaleidoscopic rays in red, pink, yellow, and electric blue that radiate from a symbolic filament lightbulb, echoing both enlightenment and industrial energy-an unmistakable nod to the sponsor TEPCO.
z10749-106
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In great condition free of creases or rips. Would look amazing framed as shown in the second photo. This is not framed.
Origin:
Japan
Materials & Techniques:
Paper
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Japan
Art Subjects: Music, Figure, Abstract
Frame Type: Unframed
In great condition free of creases or rips. Would look amazing framed as shown in the second photo. This is not framed.
This is an original 1989 offset print by legendary Japanese graphic designer Tadanori Yokoo, created for the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) to promote the oratorio "Yamato Takeru." Commissioned for the 30th anniversary of Pony Canyon (Pony Shiyakusu), the poster exemplifies Yokoo's unmistakable maximalist visual language-layering traditional iconography with psychedelic typography, optical distortion, and futuristic allegory.
In the heart of the composition, a kabuki-style warrior-clad in flaming yellow robes-leaps from a volcanic dreamscape, sword drawn mid-battle, referencing the legendary Prince Yamato Takeru from Japanese mythology. Surrounding this central panel are kaleidoscopic rays in red, pink, yellow, and electric blue that radiate from a symbolic filament lightbulb, echoing both enlightenment and industrial energy-an unmistakable nod to the sponsor TEPCO.
z10749-106
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In great condition free of creases or rips. Would look amazing framed as shown in the second photo. This is not framed.
Origin:
Japan
Materials & Techniques:
Paper
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Japan
Art Subjects: Music, Figure, Abstract
Frame Type: Unframed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In great condition free of creases or rips. Would look amazing framed as shown in the second photo. This is not framed.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
40.5 x 29 x 1 in
Rare 1989 Tadanori Yokoo "Yamato Takeru" 30th Anniv. Contemporary Art Poster
Estimate $850-$1,350
Starting Bid
$420
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