Kumi Sugaï “Festival A” — limited edition silkscreen, signed & numbered, 1970s
Kumi Sugaï
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Kumi Sugaï “Festival A” — limited edition silkscreen, signed & numbered, 1970s
A striking example of post-war geometric abstraction, Festival A by celebrated Japanese artist Kumi Sugaï combines bold color, graphic precision, and visual balance in a composition that is instantly recognizable as one of the artist’s most sought-after periods. This limited-edition silkscreen print, numbered 106/200 and signed in pencil by the artist, embodies Sugai’s masterful fusion of Eastern minimalism and Western modernist design.
Presented in its original period frame, the work remains exceptionally vibrant, with the intense red, sky blue, green, black, and white forms retaining their crisp visual impact. Sugaï's graphic language—derived from symbols, movement, and modern urban culture—creates a dynamic composition that feels as contemporary today as when it was produced in the 1970s.
An outstanding acquisition for collectors of post-war European and Japanese art, geometric abstraction, Op Art, and modern graphic works.
Details
Artist: Kumi Sugaï (1919–1996)
Title: Festival A
Date: 1970s
Medium: Limited edition silkscreen (screenprint) on paper
Edition: 106/200
Signature: Signed and numbered in pencil by the artist
Frame: Original frame included
Condition: Very good vintage condition; colors remain bright and fresh
Dimensions
Framed:
- Height: 53 cm (20.87 in.)
- Width: 48.5 cm (19.09 in.)
- Depth: 3 cm (1.18 in.)
About Kumi Sugaï
Born in Kobe, Japan, Kumi Sugaï became one of the most internationally recognized Japanese artists of the post-war era. After relocating to Paris in 1952, he quickly established himself within the European avant-garde alongside leading abstract artists of the period.
Sugaï’s early work evolved from expressive abstraction into the highly refined geometric vocabulary for which he is best known. During the 1960s and 1970s, he developed a distinctive visual language inspired by road signs, symbols, movement, and urban modernity. Characterized by flat fields of saturated color, precise forms, and impeccable balance, his works bridge Japanese aesthetics with European modernism.
His work has been exhibited internationally and is held in major museum collections including the Musée National d’Art Moderne, Paris, the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, and numerous public and private collections worldwide.
About Silkscreen Printing
Silkscreen printing, also known as serigraphy or screenprinting, is one of the most respected printmaking techniques used by modern and contemporary artists.
The process involves pushing ink through a finely woven screen onto paper, with separate screens used for each color. This labor-intensive method allows artists to achieve exceptionally rich, opaque colors and razor-sharp edges that cannot be replicated by standard printing methods.
Because each color is applied individually, silkscreen prints possess remarkable depth, vibrancy, and permanence. The medium was embraced by many of the 20th century’s most important artists—including Andy Warhol, Victor Vasarely, and Alexander Calder—and remains highly prized by collectors for its quality and craftsmanship.
In Festival A, the silkscreen process perfectly complements Sugai’s geometric forms, producing the brilliant color saturation and graphic clarity that define his iconic visual style.
Colors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.
The print will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden case.
Cost of transport to the US, Euro 245, is case included.
Wear consistent with age and use.
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