Title Kumi Sugai – Festival – Screenprint – Hand-Signed – Artist’s Proof (E.A.) ⸻ Description This is an original screenprint by the internationally acclaimed Japanese avant-garde artist Kumi Sugai (1919–1996), titled Festival. After settling in Paris in the early 1950s, Sugai established himself as one of the leading artists of the École de Paris and the post-war abstract movement. His distinctive visual language combines Japanese aesthetics with Western geometric abstraction, characterized by bold primary colors, clean forms, and rhythmic compositions inspired by the energy of modern urban life. Festival presents a striking horizontal composition in which vivid red geometric forms contrast dramatically with precisely printed black-and-white diagonal stripes. The refined screenprinting technique and balanced composition are characteristic of Sugai’s mature hard-edge abstract style. Sugai’s works are held in the collections of major international museums, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, and the Centre Pompidou, Paris. This impression is especially desirable as it is an E.A. (Épreuve d’artiste / Artist’s Proof), a type of proof edition typically produced in significantly smaller numbers than the standard edition and therefore particularly appreciated by collectors. Details * Artist: Kumi Sugai (1919–1996) * Title: Festival * Technique: Screenprint on paper * Signature: Hand-signed in pencil (“SUGAÏ”), lower left * Edition: E.A. (Épreuve d’artiste / Artist’s Proof), inscribed in pencil, lower right * Sheet size: 16.5 × 32.0 cm Estimated Market Value (for reference only) Condition The print shows age-related foxing (brown spots) and light staining across the margins and in several areas of the sheet, consistent with its age. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. Despite these signs of age, the printed image retains vivid colors, sharp definition, and strong visual appeal. The artwork is offered unframed and will be carefully packed and shipped flat. We will use Japan Post for shipping. Please allow extra time for delivery as the items are shipped from Japan. Please note that the listed prices do not include customs duties and taxes. Please note that items may have scratches or stains due to age. If an item exceeds the size or weight limits, it may be shipped in multiple packages.