Chisetsu Yumiharizuki 1971

"Chisetsu Yumiharizuki" (1971) is a bold and colorful work by Tadanori Yokoo, a leading figure in the Japanese avant-garde art movement. The artwork references the traditional ukiyo-e woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige, but with a distinctly contemporary and surreal twist. The composition is filled with symbolic imagery, including a towering wave, a giant butterfly, and figures navigating a tumultuous seascape. Yokoo's use of vivid color and graphic design evokes a sense of both beauty and chaos, reflecting his interest in the intersection of traditional Japanese art with modern themes. This print, often described as a "reinterpretation" of Japanese art history, embodies Yokoo's unique style and has been widely recognized as a landmark work of postwar Japanese art.