
"IKKO TANAKA — JAPAN PRINT ’91: COMMUNICATION & PRINT", Original Japanese Contemporary Art Poster 1991, B3 Size (c.36 × 51 cm) O297
IKKO TANAKA — JAPAN PRINT ’91: COMMUNICATION & PRINT
Original Japanese Exhibition Poster (B3)
Ginza Graphic Gallery (ggg), Tokyo — 10–29 June 1991
Size: B3, 36.4 × 51.5 cm (≈ 14.3 × 20.3 in) • Printing: Offset on heavyweight stock • Unfolded
Description
Original B3 poster designed by Ikko Tanaka for Ginza Graphic Gallery’s 64th planned exhibition, JAPAN PRINT ’91 — Communication & Print: New Posters by 10 Designers (ギンザ・グラフィック・ギャラリー第64回企画展 ジャパン プリント’91/COMMUNICATION & PRINT 新作ポスター10人展).
A bold abstract composition in black and ochre anchors the sheet; the designer roster is set vertically at center.
Participants listed on the poster:
Katsumi Asaba / Shigeo Fukuda / Yusaku Kamekura / Mitsuo Katsui / Shin Matsunaga / Kazumasa Nagai / K2 / Masayoshi Nakajo / Koichi Sato / Ikko Tanaka.
Printed credits on sheet (right edge & lower right):
Designed by Ikko Tanaka. Printed in Japan by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. • ggg (Ginza Graphic Gallery) logo and address • Association for Corporate Support of the Arts mark. Event dates shown as 1991年6月10日(月)–6月29日(土).
Condition
Very Good overall, unfolded. Colors remain rich and the surface presents well. Minor handling to edges and a faint moisture wave/tideline along the left margin (visible on front and back photos). No tears, writing, or losses. Please review the provided close‑ups; additional imagery available on request.
Authenticity & provenance
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Guaranteed original 1991 ggg exhibition piece.
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Carries Ikko Tanaka design credit and Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. printer line on the sheet.
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Acquired in Tokyo from a long‑established poster dealer.
Item specifics
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Designer: Ikko Tanaka
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Venue/Organizer: Ginza Graphic Gallery (ggg), Tokyo
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Event: Japan Print ’91 — Communication & Print (New Posters by 10 Designers)
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Date: 10–29 June 1991
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Format: B3 (unfolded)
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Country: Japan