" Tadasky " Tadasuke Kuwayama Vintage 1968 Mid Century Modern Framed Op Art Lithograph Print " Whirling Circles "

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This " Tadasky " Tadasuke Kuwayama rare vintage 1968 Mid Century Modern custom framed Op Art collector's lithograph print " … Read more This " Tadasky " Tadasuke Kuwayama rare vintage 1968 Mid Century Modern custom framed Op Art collector's lithograph print " Whirling Circles " is an incredibly special and unique one of a kind print piece to add to your collection.

Printed in 1968 by Springbok Editions Inc. The lithograph print is a one of a kind proof print created for an in house presentation by Springbok Editions. In 1968 Springbok licensed the artwork image in cooperation with The Lowe Art Museum Miami Florida to create a special edition lithograph print art puzzle. It features a Mid Century Modern Op Art artwork created by Tadasky titled " Whirling Circles ". As this lithograph print was never published for commercial use it is a truly special, one of a kind very rare piece.

The framed lithograph print was held in the private collection of the creative executive who oversaw the special edition lithograph print puzzle project, Edwin R. Mallery ( 1923 - 2005 ) since it was printed in 1968.

Tadasky ( Tadasuke Kuwayama ) was born in Nagoya Japan in 1935, where his father was a well known maker of shinto shrines. Tadasky primary body of work, begun in the early 1960's. features compositions of concentric circles that trigger optical color interaction and explore sensory stimulation. They are highly calculated and precisely created, consisting of thin, pulsating, vibrantly colored lines that seem to whirl and radiate outward from the center. He uses a special wheel adapted from a traditional Japanese technique that allows him to paint each ring perfectly.

His work has been identified with the Op Art movement since The Museum of Modern Art New York launched the much noticed " Responsive Eye " exhibition in the 1960's. His main connection with the other artists of the movement is an abiding admiration for the Bauhaus group. Tadasky said of his work " I've always wanted my work to be clear. The circle is a form from nature - one of the most common forms for humans, one that we can't avoid. So the circle is easy to understand and no explanation to appreciate ".

Tadasky first solo exhibition was held at The Kootz Gallery in New York City in 1965. That same year his work was included in The Museum of Modern Art's groundbreaking exhibition " The Responsive Eye " and the museum acquired two of his paintings for their permanent collection. Artworks by Tadasky are included in the collections of many prestigious museums worldwide including The Albright Knox Gallery Buffalo, The Museum of Modern Art New York, The Lowe Art Museum Miami, The Harvard Art Museum Cambridge, The Museo De Arte Contemporáneo De Buenos Aires, and The Museum of Contemporary Art Nagaoka Japan.

The rare Op Art framed collector's lithograph print is custom period framed in 1968 by the venerable Max Granick Inc. Frames New York City. It is framed with glass in an exquisite Mid Century Modern style archival presentation in a matte black finish gilded gold leaf detailed Modern wood frame molding, with an unusual black velvet wrapped circle cut matting as a top layer overlay to the glass. There is an attached hanging wire on the reverse back side for easy wall installation.

It measures 26" W X 26" H X 1 1/2" D. It is in excellent vintage condition consistent with gae and light signs of handling and light wear to the frame molding. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less