Takesada Matsutani — À propos — Slash Paris

Takesada Matsutani is a contemporary Japanese artist known for his use of industrial materials in his work. He was born in Osaka, Japan in 1937, and began his career as an artist in the late 1950s. He is considered a leading figure in the Gutai Art Movement, a Japanese avant-garde movement that emerged in the 1950s and was active until the 1970s.

Matsutani’s early work was heavily influenced by the Gutai Art Movement, and he is known for his use of industrial materials such as vinyl and plastic in his paintings. He also experimented with various techniques such as layering and collage in his work.

His use of industrial materials and his focus on process over representation were seen as a way to challenge traditional art forms and to create new forms of expression. He has also been considered as one of the first artist to incorporate and use “industrial materials” in his art.

Matsutani’s work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris.

Matsutani’s influence on contemporary art is undeniable; his unique approach to materials and techniques, as well as his focus on process over representation, have inspired many other artists to explore new forms of expression. He is still active today and continues to produce new work.