Æ (XX-XXI) - “Japanese Tin Robot Collection · Steel Dreams”, (2026) – Hand-signed, numbered & CoA
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Æ (XX–XXI) presents a hand-signed, numbered triptych titled “Japanese Tin Robot Collection · Steel Dreams” (2026) on Speckle-Tone archival paper, comprising three 37 × 22 cm works (total 37 × 44 cm) in black and beige ink, limited to 10 unique variations, sold direct from the artist with a CoA.
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Æ (XX–XXI) – “Japanese Tin Robot Collection · Steel Dreams”, (2026) – Hand-signed, Numbered & CoA
BUNDLE!! You are bidding for 3 beautiful artworks from Æ’s “Japanese Tin Robot Series”, inspired by the golden age of Japanese tin toys, retro robots and vintage manga, made on Speckle-Tone archival grade paper, numbered from a limited edition of only 10 hand-painted and hand-signed artworks.
◉ Total size: 37 × 44 cm. 3 artworks, each 37 × 22 cm.
◉ Original ink-style artworks by artist Æ. Limited edition of only 10 unique variations.
◉ Hand-painted using spray paint and pastel crayons. Hand-signed and numbered.
◉ Authenticated by a holographic seal of authenticity on the included certificate card.
◉ Made on acid-free Hahnemühle rice paper for Sumi-e (Japanese = “black ink”) – guarantees archival standards.
◉ Limited and authorized edition, with registration ID corresponding to the artist’s official catalogue.
Artist and designer Æ (Bachelor’s degree in Digital Design and Multimedia Technologies, Barcelona, 2004 + Bachelor’s Degree in East Asian Studies). His work explores the meeting point between Japanese visual culture, underground manga, retro-futurism and contemporary graphic design. Influenced by 1980s computer graphics, minimalism, conceptual art and vintage print aesthetics, Æ creates artworks that reinterpret iconic cultural symbols through a modern visual language. His works are held in private collections in more than 30 countries, including The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
This triptych celebrates the golden age of Japanese tin robots and the mechanical heroes that inspired generations of collectors. Drawing together legendary figures such as Robby the Robot, Tetsujin 28, Great Mazinger, Astro Boy and classic Showa-era toy robots, the series reimagines them as if discovered inside a forgotten 1960s–1970s Japanese manga magazine. Distressed paper textures, dramatic black ink, halftone printing effects, cosmic imagery and oversized Japanese typography recreate the atmosphere of vintage toy catalogues, pulp magazines and retro science-fiction publications, capturing the optimism and imagination of Japan’s mechanical future.
Æ’s artwork is characterized by its restrained, high-contrast visual language, using limited colour, bold composition and symbolic imagery to create emotionally powerful pieces. By blending Eastern typography, vintage printing techniques and contemporary graphic design, these works become both nostalgic objects and modern graphic statements, inviting the viewer into a timeless universe where childhood memories, industrial design and retro-futuristic dreams coexist.
Artist was the subject of a review by respected exhibitions art curator Thierry Fournier (Artnoises).
“Collected Æ (XX), it comes down to wanting, breaking, transgressing an invisible border, merging the civilizational DNA of the future and the past. The work becomes a ticket, a simple ‘go!’ for an emotional teleportation that we live and see in black and white. Æ pushes you to jump into a void populated with images, symbols and unexplored signs that propel us into a Real Timeless!”
— Thierry Fournier (Artnoises) ★★★★★
* All photographs are as accurate as possible. Slight colour variations may occur depending on monitor settings and lighting conditions.
** Immediate shipping after payment with appropriate insurance. Please feel free to contact me for tracking information.
*** The frame shown in the presentation photographs is for display purposes only and is not included. Combined shipping is available when purchasing multiple artworks.
We are PRO and TOP sellers. Bid with confidence with 100% positive feedback. Every artwork is carefully packaged and includes premium presentation extras.
#collectible #japanesetinrobots #tetsujin28 #greatmazinger #astroboy #robbytherobot #showa #retrofuturism #manga #sciencefiction #triptych #graphicdesign #limitededition
Seller's Story
Æ (ae2381) is a contemporary multimedia artist with formal training in Multimedia Engineering and East Asian Studies (Barcelona, 2004–2008). His practice merges modern visual language with Japanese pop culture and traditional aesthetics, creating bold, narrative-driven compositions that bridge East and West.
Extensive travels through Japan and Indonesia have deeply shaped his vision, infusing his work with a sensitivity to everyday beauty, ritual, and regional craft traditions that continue to guide his creative direction.
An original work by Æ is held in the Oriental Art Collection of the Zaragoza Museum, forming part of the institution’s permanent holdings.
All official listings are available exclusively on Catawiki — bid with confidence.
Æ (XX–XXI) – “Japanese Tin Robot Collection · Steel Dreams”, (2026) – Hand-signed, Numbered & CoA
BUNDLE!! You are bidding for 3 beautiful artworks from Æ’s “Japanese Tin Robot Series”, inspired by the golden age of Japanese tin toys, retro robots and vintage manga, made on Speckle-Tone archival grade paper, numbered from a limited edition of only 10 hand-painted and hand-signed artworks.
◉ Total size: 37 × 44 cm. 3 artworks, each 37 × 22 cm.
◉ Original ink-style artworks by artist Æ. Limited edition of only 10 unique variations.
◉ Hand-painted using spray paint and pastel crayons. Hand-signed and numbered.
◉ Authenticated by a holographic seal of authenticity on the included certificate card.
◉ Made on acid-free Hahnemühle rice paper for Sumi-e (Japanese = “black ink”) – guarantees archival standards.
◉ Limited and authorized edition, with registration ID corresponding to the artist’s official catalogue.
Artist and designer Æ (Bachelor’s degree in Digital Design and Multimedia Technologies, Barcelona, 2004 + Bachelor’s Degree in East Asian Studies). His work explores the meeting point between Japanese visual culture, underground manga, retro-futurism and contemporary graphic design. Influenced by 1980s computer graphics, minimalism, conceptual art and vintage print aesthetics, Æ creates artworks that reinterpret iconic cultural symbols through a modern visual language. His works are held in private collections in more than 30 countries, including The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
This triptych celebrates the golden age of Japanese tin robots and the mechanical heroes that inspired generations of collectors. Drawing together legendary figures such as Robby the Robot, Tetsujin 28, Great Mazinger, Astro Boy and classic Showa-era toy robots, the series reimagines them as if discovered inside a forgotten 1960s–1970s Japanese manga magazine. Distressed paper textures, dramatic black ink, halftone printing effects, cosmic imagery and oversized Japanese typography recreate the atmosphere of vintage toy catalogues, pulp magazines and retro science-fiction publications, capturing the optimism and imagination of Japan’s mechanical future.
Æ’s artwork is characterized by its restrained, high-contrast visual language, using limited colour, bold composition and symbolic imagery to create emotionally powerful pieces. By blending Eastern typography, vintage printing techniques and contemporary graphic design, these works become both nostalgic objects and modern graphic statements, inviting the viewer into a timeless universe where childhood memories, industrial design and retro-futuristic dreams coexist.
Artist was the subject of a review by respected exhibitions art curator Thierry Fournier (Artnoises).
“Collected Æ (XX), it comes down to wanting, breaking, transgressing an invisible border, merging the civilizational DNA of the future and the past. The work becomes a ticket, a simple ‘go!’ for an emotional teleportation that we live and see in black and white. Æ pushes you to jump into a void populated with images, symbols and unexplored signs that propel us into a Real Timeless!”
— Thierry Fournier (Artnoises) ★★★★★
* All photographs are as accurate as possible. Slight colour variations may occur depending on monitor settings and lighting conditions.
** Immediate shipping after payment with appropriate insurance. Please feel free to contact me for tracking information.
*** The frame shown in the presentation photographs is for display purposes only and is not included. Combined shipping is available when purchasing multiple artworks.
We are PRO and TOP sellers. Bid with confidence with 100% positive feedback. Every artwork is carefully packaged and includes premium presentation extras.
#collectible #japanesetinrobots #tetsujin28 #greatmazinger #astroboy #robbytherobot #showa #retrofuturism #manga #sciencefiction #triptych #graphicdesign #limitededition
Seller's Story
Æ (ae2381) is a contemporary multimedia artist with formal training in Multimedia Engineering and East Asian Studies (Barcelona, 2004–2008). His practice merges modern visual language with Japanese pop culture and traditional aesthetics, creating bold, narrative-driven compositions that bridge East and West.
Extensive travels through Japan and Indonesia have deeply shaped his vision, infusing his work with a sensitivity to everyday beauty, ritual, and regional craft traditions that continue to guide his creative direction.
An original work by Æ is held in the Oriental Art Collection of the Zaragoza Museum, forming part of the institution’s permanent holdings.
All official listings are available exclusively on Catawiki — bid with confidence.
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Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Artist
Æ (XX-XXI)
Title of artwork
“Japanese Tin Robot Collection · Steel Dreams”, (2026) – Hand-signed, numbered & CoA
Technique
Mixed media, Pastel, Spray paint
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2026
Colour
Beige, Black
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
37 cm
Width
44 cm
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Conceptual art
Period
2020+
