Kumi Sugai (1919-1996) - Festival

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Kumi Sugai – “Festival” – Hand-Signed Artist’s Proof (E.A.) – Screenprint – Geometric Masterpiece

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Description

Artist: Kumi Sugai (1919–1996)

A pioneering figure of Japanese contemporary art, Kumi Sugai gained international recognition after relocating to Paris in 1952. He became one of the leading artists of the École de Paris and is celebrated for his bold geometric abstractions, which merge Japanese aesthetics with the visual language of modern urban design.

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Artwork Title: Festival

This striking screenprint represents Sugai’s mature artistic period, showcasing the iconic hard-edge geometric style for which he is internationally renowned.

The composition features a powerful arrangement of vivid red, blue, and black geometric forms, creating a dynamic rhythm and visual balance. Its clarity, precision, and vibrant color demonstrate Sugai’s pursuit of a universal visual language that transcends cultural boundaries.

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Medium: Screenprint

The screenprinting process produces rich, saturated colors and exceptionally crisp edges, perfectly expressing the clarity and precision characteristic of Sugai’s geometric compositions.

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Edition: E.A. (Épreuve d’artiste / Artist’s Proof)

This impression is an E.A. (Épreuve d’artiste / Artist’s Proof), hand-inscribed in pencil. Artist’s Proofs are typically produced in considerably smaller numbers than the regular numbered edition and are especially appreciated by collectors for their relative rarity.

The work is hand-signed “SUGAI” in pencil and bears the “E.A.” inscription in pencil.

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Provenance & Collections

Sugai’s works are represented in major museum collections worldwide, including:

* Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York
* Centre Pompidou, Paris

Dimensions

* Sheet size: Approx. 34.0 × 47.0 cm

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Condition

The artwork is in fair vintage condition.

* Visible age-related foxing, particularly in the margins and extending slightly into the image area
* Frame is in good condition
* The mat shows noticeable age-related staining and would benefit from replacement

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.


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