Shusaku Arakawa – Four dimensions exist in one dimension, 1965 – Acrylic on canvas
Four Dimensions Exist in One Dimension by Shusaku Arakawa, created in 1965, is a contemplative acrylic painting that explores geometric abstraction through simplicity and subtle gradients. The canvas is dominated by a four-part grid, softened with faint yellow edges, suggesting the blending of boundaries or dimensions. Within one quadrant, a smaller, more intricate grid emphasizes a layered concept of space and multiplicity, drawing the viewer’s attention to the relationship between parts and wholes. Arakawa’s approach evokes ideas of perception, spatial relationships, and the philosophy of dimensional existence, inviting introspection on how we perceive boundaries and dimensions.
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Shusaku Arakawa (Japan, 1936–2010) was a visionary artist and architect whose work challenged conventional perceptions of space and existence. Co-creator of 'reversible destiny' architecture, he blended conceptual art with experimental design to provoke thought about life and mortality. Arakawa’s groundbreaking works, often in collaboration with Madeline Gins, continue to influence contemporary art and architecture.
Artwork Copyright © Shusaku Arakawa

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Four Dimensions Exist in One Dimension by Shusaku Arakawa, created in 1965, is a contemplative acrylic painting that explores geometric abstraction through simplicity and subtle gradients. The canvas is dominated by a four-part grid, softened with faint yellow edges, suggesting the blending of boundaries or dimensions. Within one quadrant, a smaller, more intricate grid emphasizes a layered concept of space and multiplicity, drawing the viewer’s attention to the relationship between parts and wholes. Arakawa’s approach evokes ideas of perception, spatial relationships, and the philosophy of dimensional existence, inviting introspection on how we perceive boundaries and dimensions.
Artwork Copyright © Shusaku Arakawa
Shusaku Arakawa (Japan, 1936–2010) was a visionary artist and architect whose work challenged conventional perceptions of space and existence. Co-creator of 'reversible destiny' architecture, he blended conceptual art with experimental design to provoke thought about life and mortality. Arakawa’s groundbreaking works, often in collaboration with Madeline Gins, continue to influence contemporary art and architecture.
Artwork Copyright © Shusaku Arakawa
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Shusaku Arakawa – Four dimensions exist in one dimension, 1965 – Acrylic on canvas

Shusaku Arakawa

Four dimensions exist in one dimension, 1965

Painting

Acrylic on canvas

USD 105,000 – 130,000

Shusaku Arakawa – Natural History, 1969 – Serigraph

Shusaku Arakawa

Natural History, 1969

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Serigraph

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Shusaku Arakawa – Four dimensions exist in one dimension, 1965 – Acrylic on canvas

Shusaku Arakawa

Four dimensions exist in one dimension, 1965

127 x 127 cm

Est. 2005 — twenty years of collecting, online.