岡本太郎 / Taro Okamoto
岡本太郎
Taro Okamoto left a vivid mark on postwar Japanese art. Spanning painting, sculpture, public spaces and words, his expression continues to challenge the viewer’s senses. Centering on prints, this collection presents works that bring his energy into everyday spaces.
We check condition, editions and terms of sale for each listed work. Please inquire through the page of any work that interests you.
Born in Kawasaki. A leading Japanese avant-garde artist.
The selection will focus on prints from the 1970s onward.
Prices and condition are confirmed for each work.
Okamoto Taro Print Works
Prints by Taro Okamoto, presented on the basis of physical inspection.
roidworksgallery lists prints by Taro Okamoto, including lithographs, woodcuts and serigraphs, checking each work’s edition, framed size, condition and catalogue raisonné references. Prices and availability vary by work; please inquire through the individual work pages.
Information organized by technique, including lithography, woodcut and serigraphy.
Framing, sheets, signatures and editions checked against photographs of the actual work.
Individual guidance from the gallery on purchases, availability, condition and documentation.
Purchase Guide
Before purchasing a work by Taro Okamoto
Are all listed works currently for sale?
Availability, prices, condition and terms of sale are checked individually. Listings may include sold works, works in storage or works whose prices are being confirmed.
Can you confirm the printmaking technique and edition?
Techniques such as lithography, woodcut and serigraphy, editions, signatures, framing and catalogue raisonné references are checked against photographs of the actual work and documentation.
Can I ask about condition and framing?
Before purchase, we provide individual guidance on condition, sheet and framed sizes, certificates and documentation. Please inquire through the work page that interests you.
Profile
Born in 1911; died in 1996. An artist active across painting, sculpture, photography, writing and other forms of expression. The artist encountered avant-garde art and ethnology in prewar Paris and continued making art and expressing the artist’s ideas in postwar Japan.
Background to the practice
For Expo ’70 in Japan, the artist was responsible for the theme exhibition and created the Tower of the Sun. The artist’s interest in Jomon and Okinawan cultures also provides insight into the artist’s understanding of art.
Selected activities and exhibitions
- 1930: Moved to France.
- 1940: Returned to Japan.
- 1970: Created the Tower of the Sun for Expo ’70 in Japan.
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About the listed works
A roidworksgallery collection page presenting works by Taro Okamoto (1911–1996), known as a leading figure of postwar Japanese avant-garde art. This selection focuses on prints, with condition, editions, framing and related documentation checked for each work.
The listed works include “まひる,” “むすめ,” “エクセホモ,” “クリマ,” “コントルポアン” and “呼ぶ,” featuring powerful lines, vivid colors and forms that suggest vitality. Where possible, the work pages organize titles, techniques, sizes, years, editions, catalogue raisonné references and notes from physical inspection.
For purchases, availability, condition, framing, certificates and documentation of works by Taro Okamoto, please see the individual work pages or contact us. Terms of sale differ for each listed work, so we will guide you after confirming the details.
