Art Random (Complete Set, 102 Volumes)

TSUZUKI, Kyoichi and Edit DeAk (editors)

Published by [Japan]: Kyoto Shoin International 1989-1992, 1989

About this Item

02 volumes (all published). First Editions (with one later printing). Slim quarto. ?ArT RANDOM is probably the first comprehensive attempt to represent the true energy, breadth, and achievement of the world of contemporary art in the ?80s.? An exceptional serial issuing from Japanese art publisher Kyoto Shoin, designed to introduce post-War Western art to Japanese audiences. (Of note: the first issue acknowledges the help of the United States Information Agency?a government agency devoted to foreign influence through cultural propaganda).Edited by Kyoichi Tsuzuki?of Tokyo Style fame?with New York's Edit DeAk responsible for at least 18 of the issues dedicated to American artists. Each issue, averaging 48 pages, thoroughly illustrated in glossy color; some with artist statements, interviews, or supplementary texts, printed in both English and Japanese. Total of 102 issues, with a broad range of featured artists, including: Arman, Jean-Michel Basquiat, William S. Burroughs, George Condo, Peter Cook, Hanne Darboven, Vincent Gallo, Leon Golub, Zaha Hadid, Keith Haring, Anish Kapoor, Robert Longo, Maripol, Cookie Mueller, Mimmo Paladino, Rammellzee, Julian Schnabel, Cindy Sherman, Pat Steir, and Bernar Venet?with some issues, such as Haring's, designed by the artists themselves. Save for a few worn spines, this set uniformly near fine in illustrated laminate boards. Scarce, with OCLC records located for only a few individual issues. Accompanied by a number of order forms, documenting the series' editorial evolution. Contact us for a complete list and additional photographs.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Art Random (Complete Set, 102 Volumes)
• Publisher: [Japan]: Kyoto Shoin International 1989-1992
• Publication Date: 1989
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art