{"product_id":"metropolitan-expressway-route-no-3-meguro-tokyo","title":"Metropolitan Expressway Route No. 3, Meguro, Tokyo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Metropolitan Expressway Route No. 3, Meguro, Tokyo” — December 16, 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking study in form, movement, and modern infrastructure, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetropolitan Expressway Route No. 3, Meguro, Tokyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e transforms the urban landscape into a sculptural composition of sweeping lines and architectural precision. The elevated expressway curves overhead like a ribbon of steel, guiding the eye through the frame while the pedestrian path below anchors the viewer in a quiet, almost contemplative moment within the vast machinery of the city.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRendered in refined black and white, the photograph emphasizes contrast, rhythm, and geometry. The interplay of light across textured surfaces—steel, concrete, and tile—reveals a layered visual language where functionality becomes art. The solitary figure in the distance introduces a subtle human presence, underscoring the scale and anonymity of Tokyo’s urban environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted on museum-quality Rag Baryta paper—crafted from 100% cotton with an advanced inkjet coating optimized for Fine Art applications—this work delivers exceptional tonal depth, crisp detail, and archival stability. The print is mounted on aluminum, offering a clean, contemporary finish suited for gallery display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium: Archival pigment print on Rag Baryta paper (100% cotton), mounted on aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 70 × 50 cm (27.6 × 19.7 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: Limited edition of 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber: 1\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature: Hand-signed and numbered on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA powerful and minimalist piece for collectors drawn to urban abstraction, architectural photography, and the quiet poetry of metropolitan life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCost of insured transport to the US is Euro 175\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship worldwide. Request a shipping quote by e-mail to tacojoustra@vintageobjects.com mentioning the piece you are interested in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick-up by appointment only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are a 1stDibs Platinum dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taco Joustra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53383809171799,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0496\/5230\/1983\/files\/DSC_6898_c240152e-8ba5-44d3-8f61-085df01b7d2d.jpg?v=1776948943","url":"https:\/\/vintageobjects.com\/products\/metropolitan-expressway-route-no-3-meguro-tokyo","provider":"Vintage Objects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}