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This book is the first collection of works by the New York-based artist Reki Yamaguchi, featuring around 50 of his recent representative pieces. Known for his unique technique that utilizes brush strokes to transcend the boundaries of existing art history, Yamaguchi has gained international acclaim. His work has been showcased in various cities worldwide, including New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Taipei. He has also collaborated with major companies such as NIKE, FENDI, and UNIQLO. The large format of this book allows readers to fully appreciate the power and intricacy of Yamaguchi’s art. Additionally, the book includes insightful essays on the artist by Fumio Nanjo, an art critic and curator, and Hiroki Yamamoto, a cultural researcher, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Yamaguchi’s work and its significance. The text is presented in both English and Japanese, making it accessible to a broad audience.

About Meguru Yamaguchi

Meguru Yamaguchi was born in 1984 in Shibuya, Tokyo. He moved to the United States in 2007 and has since been based in Brooklyn, New York. Yamaguchi is a contemporary artist known for focusing on “brushstrokes” in his early works and employing a “cut and paste” technique that has garnered international acclaim for its vibrant colors. His paintings, composed of multicolored, independent brushstrokes that never intersect, depict the diversified people and landscapes of modern society.