{"product_id":"tadanori-yokoo-the-beatles-star-club-1977-japanese-contemporary-art-poster-original-offset-1977-ultra-rare-b1-size-c-72-8-102-7-cm-gallery","title":"“TADANORI YOKOO – THE BEATLES \/ STAR-CLUB 1977”, Japanese Contemporary Art Poster, Original Offset 1977, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (c. 72.8 × 102.7 cm) KA6","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B1 offset poster printed in 1977\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTadanori Yokoo for Victor Music Industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring The Beatles and the Star-Club name. This poster is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eultra rare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly in such well-preserved condition. An example of this design is held in the collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe National Museum of Art, Osaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which records its title as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar-Club (Victor Music Industry)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its date as 1977 and its medium as offset on paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, retaining its rich colours, dramatic contrasts and striking visual impact!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan Poster Shop has acquired a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esubstantial and unique collection of original Tadanori Yokoo posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from one of the most prolific collectors in Japan. This individual has a very colourful life story, having invested and dedicated many decades to his love for Tadanori Yokoo’s vibrant designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for his vibrant and dynamic artistic style, Yokoo transforms the Beatles into floating figures above a spectacular imagined landscape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deep crimson sky, scattered flowers, monumental statues and ancient architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e frame an immense crowd below, while the distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar-Club emblem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rises diagonally through the foreground. The contrast between the monochrome photographic collage and the richly coloured sky creates an extraordinary sense of scale and theatricality. Bringing together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Beatles and Tadanori Yokoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a compelling piece for collectors of Japanese graphic art and original music memorabilia, with a composition particularly impressive in the large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1 format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Japan’s most famous graphic designers — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe legendary Tadanori Yokoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYokoo is celebrated for a distinctive visual language that brings together traditional Japanese imagery, Pop art, Surrealism and photographic collage. His designs combine familiar cultural symbols with unexpected juxtapositions, saturated colours and dreamlike scenes. Mount Fuji, the rising sun and modern transport recur throughout his work, connecting Japanese history with the imagery of contemporary life. During the 1970s, his travels in India deepened his interest in spiritual imagery, contributing to the Buddhist symbolism found in his music-related designs. His work helped establish a recognisable Japanese approach to psychedelic graphic art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis international recognition included participation in MoMA’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1968 exhibition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWord and Image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, for which the museum also commissioned him to design a poster. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to the imagery \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(both front and back)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as this is the exact poster that is for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enearly 50 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57402109952378,"sku":null,"price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/man-looking-at-an-art-gallery-wall_43_d54bc63e-e614-46d9-97f5-abd86740a203.jpg?v=1791787411","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/tadanori-yokoo-the-beatles-star-club-1977-japanese-contemporary-art-poster-original-offset-1977-ultra-rare-b1-size-c-72-8-102-7-cm-gallery","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}