HAPPY BIRTHDAY｜Iida Yoshikuni 飯田善國（いいだよしくに） Description: This silkscreen work titled "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" was created in 1976 to celebrate the founding of the Gendai Hanga Center (Modern Print Center). The letters "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" are arranged on the left side, and "TANJYOBI OMEDETO" (meaning "Happy Birthday" in Japanese) on the right side. It employs a unique method called "Shokuzobunka" (Color-Image Culture), where each of the 26 letters of the alphabet is assigned a specific color, replacing letters with colors. Artist Profile: Born in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture in 1923. Graduated from Keio University (Aesthetics and Art History) in 1949 and Tokyo University of the Arts (Umehara Ryuzaburo Class, Oil Painting) in 1953. Moved to Rome, Italy in 1956 and studied sculpture under Fazzini. Based in Vienna and Berlin from 1957 to 1967, producing prints and stone sculptures. Received the City of Vienna Art Encouragement Prize in 1961. Won first prize in a monument sculpture competition organized by the City of Berlin in 1965. Passed away in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture in 2006. Accessories: None Dimensions & Weight: 30 x 30 cm, 24 g Technique: Silkscreen on paper. Signatures: Hand signed. Edition: Limited edition (AP). Conditions: Good condition. There are stains in various places due to age. Shipping: We will ship by EMS or DHL. Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Due to carrier requirements, larger packaging may be used when necessary. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. For bidders in Italy: codice fiscale required. For bidders in Portugal: NIF required. For bidders in Spain: NIF required.