This monograph on the Japanese conceptual artist On Kawara was published in conjunction with a major retrospective held at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. The book comprehensively covers Kawara's works from 1964 onwards, delving deeply into his exploration of the theme of "existence." It reflects the exhibition's structure, which was developed in close collaboration with Kawara himself. The volume also includes numerous essays by experts in art history, literature, cultural anthropology, and other fields, offering a rich analysis of Kawara's practice and its broader cultural context.
Pages : 264 pages
Size : 32.5×25cm (hardcover)
・As the book is on display in-store, we cannot guarantee perfect condition.
On Kawara (1933–2014) was a Japanese conceptual artist known for his exploration of time, existence, and the passage of life through minimalist art. He gained international recognition for series like *Today Series* (where he painted the date of each day's creation) and *I Got Up* (postcards sent daily with the time he woke up). His work often emphasized the act of recording time and mundane daily rituals, highlighting the ephemeral nature of life. Kawara's projects, such as *One Million Years*, which documents past and future millennia, reflect a deep contemplation of human existence and the vast scope of time itself.
