"Okumura Yukimasa – “Wave & Cosmos” (1989)", Japanese Contemporary Art Poster, Original Offset Lithograph 1989, B0 Size (109 x 153cm)

Okumura Yukimasa – “Wave & Cosmos” (1989)
Original B0 Poster | 109 × 153 cm | Offset Lithograph | Untrimmed
Documented Work No. 019 | Ohara-ryū Commission

This extraordinarily rare B0-format poster—designed in 1989 by legendary Japanese art director Okumura Yukimasa (奥村靱正)—is a shimmering reimagining of The Great Wave off Kanagawa, executed in his distinctive postmodern, surrealist style.

Originally commissioned by Ohara-ryū, one of Japan’s most prestigious ikebana schools, the work transforms Hokusai’s iconic wave into a dazzling cosmic tableau. The swell is rendered in swirling starbursts, radiant spiral galaxies, and delicate floating motifs—interwoven with celestial orbs, lotus flowers, and vibrant aquatic life. The luminous background, inspired by gold leaf, lends the work a profound sense of depth and timelessness.

This piece is officially cataloged as Work No. 019 in The Okumura Yukimasa Works Collection and remains untrimmed in its original B0 format (109 × 153 cm)—making it a museum-worthy centerpiece.

Key Details

• Artist: Okumura Yukimasa

• Commissioned by: Ohara-ryū (小原流)

• Year: 1989

• Medium: Offset lithograph

• Size: B0 (103 × 145.6 cm)

• Condition: Excellent – untrimmed

• Provenance: Documented in Okumura Yukimasa Works Collection (No. 019)

Rarity and Significance

Only a limited number of these posters were ever produced, with fewer than 10 known surviving examples. It was never commercially distributed, and due to its scale, subject matter, and creator, it stands among the most significant large-format graphic works in late-20th-century Japanese design.

An exceptional fusion of Edo-era tradition, space-age surrealism, and avant-garde design, Wave & Cosmos is a rare opportunity for collectors of:

• Japanese postmodernism

• Graphic reinterpretations of ukiyo-e

• Important 1980s–90s design ephemera

• Museum-quality posters

This poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. 

We have provided many additional images to highlight this posters phenomenal condition!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.