This is an original Japanese offset poster printed in July 1987. This poster is ultra rare and is displayed in the world`s most prestigious galleries such as MoMA in New York City. It is very difficult / almost impossible to find in any condition.
"The Ailing Dancing Girl (Ginza Saison Theatre)", 1987.
This poster, originally designed by Tadanori Yokoo in 1965 for a dance performance by Tatsumi Hijikata, captures the vibrant, rebellious spirit of Japan’s 1960s underground art scene. Blending pop culture, avant-garde dance, and surreal collage, it features iconic motifs like the newly launched Shinkansen, Hokusai’s waves, the Rising Sun flag, and Western art references such as Gabrielle d’Estrées Bathing. The title’s reference to "M. Civeçawa" is likely a nod to Hijikata’s close friend, writer Tatsuhiko Shibusawa. The piece reflects a dynamic cultural fusion of East and West, and Yokoo later revisited it in oil (in 1987) under the title Psychic Popcorn, marking its personal significance in his artistic evolution. This poster for sale is a offset print of the oil painting by Tadanori Yokoo in 1987.
Yokoo is a celebrated graphic designer whose iconic posters and album covers for artists like The Beatles, Miles Davis, and Carlos Santana left a lasting impact on global pop culture. His psychedelic designs blended traditional Japanese elements with influences from Pop art, Surrealism, and American graphic design, foreshadowing the poster styles of 1960s San Francisco. Yokoo’s work was featured alongside artists such as Frank Stella and Andy Warhol in the 1968 MoMA exhibition "Word and Image." Known for pushing visual boundaries, he provocatively incorporated symbols of Japanese imperialism — such as the rising sun, Mount Fuji, and bullet trains — often juxtaposing them with crude or controversial imagery. His graphic style was rooted in Japanese ukiyo-e printmaking and collage, and a transformative journey to India deepened his fascination with mysticism, inspiring his use of Buddhist symbolism in his art.
Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.
It is over 38 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.