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Ink, Watercolor, and Gouache on paper - Signed and dated // Shusaku Arakawa's Texture Point Blank No. 2 (1978) is a mixed media work on paper, created with ink, watercolor, and gouache. Measuring 36 x 60 cm, the composition features a complex overlay of abstract line work and subtle text, placed against a radiating background. The use of linear elements and soft color gradients creates a sense of movement and space, while the cryptic text adds layers of meaning, encouraging reflection on language, perception, and human experience. Arakawa's philosophical approach often explores the intersections between art, architecture, and existential inquiry, and this work exemplifies that exploration through its intricate design and contemplative tone.
Texture Point Blank No. 2, 1978
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Ink, Watercolor, and Gouache on paper - Signed and dated // Shusaku Arakawa's Texture Point Blank No. 2 (1978) is a mixed media work on paper, created with ink, watercolor, and gouache. Measuring 36 x 60 cm, the composition features a complex overlay of abstract line work and subtle text, placed against a radiating background. The use of linear elements and soft color gradients creates a sense of movement and space, while the cryptic text adds layers of meaning, encouraging reflection on language, perception, and human experience. Arakawa's philosophical approach often explores the intersections between art, architecture, and existential inquiry, and this work exemplifies that exploration through its intricate design and contemplative tone.
What is dada?
Also known as Dadaism, Dada was a literary and artistic movement that began in 1916 in Zurich, Switzerland. It emerged as a rejection of rationalism and nationalism, which were seen as contributing factors to World War I. The movement had political undertones and was strongly anti-war. Dada activities included demonstrations, gatherings, and the publication of literary and art journals that explored cultural and political topics.