Japanese Illustration, 1960s/70s.

by Sandi Vincent on February 16, 2012

Hiroshi Ōuchi / Illustration detail from a calendar designed by the artist as a gift to friends
Graphis Annual 71/72

Tadanori Yokoo / Cover of a large-format book about Edo, as Tokyo was formerly called
Graphis Annual 73/74

Kenichi Matsunaga / Poster for drinks produced by the Suntory distillery and brewery
Graphis Posters 73

Kazumasa Nagai / Poster for an exhibition of the artist’s work
Graphis Annual 70/71

Ikko Tanaka / Theatre poster – Selected Fables
Graphis Posters 73

Hisami Kunitake / Silkscreen exhibition poster for the Nagasaki Prefecture
Graphis Annual 70/71

Ikko Tanaka / Theatre poster – Bronze medal for a cultural poster, Poster Biennale Warsaw 1972
Graphis Posters 73

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Sandi       VincentSandi Vincent grew up in the bay area of California surrounded by mid-century modern architecture and other influences responsible for her affinity for the period and its pop style, including her early exposure to The Monkees, The Avengers and Gerald McBoing-Boing. Sandi now resides in Portland. In her day job at a community foundation, she sports the web/social media/print materials coordinator title.

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{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }

Ingrid February 16, 2012

VERY cool. Love the retro Japan posts and the album covers, always!

P.S. Judging by the characters for his name, it should be Hiroshi Ōuchi. Oo+uchi.

Amy@AQ-V February 16, 2012

Hi Ingrid, thanks for the lovely feedback and super thanks for the correction! Updated accordingly.

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