I. Gutai 1960 — 1967
Matsutani covers canvases with impressive and sensual organic volumes made of inflated vinyl adhesive. In 1963, he is invited to be a member of Gutai.
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Gutai Works
Gutai Works
Gutai Works
After much experimentation, vinyl adhesive becomes Matsutani’s favorite material. The air filled vinyl shapes are originally inspired by observing matter through a microscope. In 1966, Matsutani wins the first prize of the Mainichi Newspaper Franco-Japanese competition, resulting in a grant to study in France.
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Gutai Exhibitions
Gutai Exhibitions
In the prize-winning Work 66-2, the elements that will define the later works are already present: opaque coal black, the transparency of dried vinyl adhesive, flatness, drop shapes, stillness and suspended movement.
— Jean-Michel Bouhours
In: Matsutani Takesada, Stream.
Kamakura & Hayama: Museum of Modern Art, 2010
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Work Navigation
Work Navigation
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