Monograph on Saburo Muraoka covering works made since 1987, when the artist first began using oxygen cylinders, in a piece called Oxygen-7, Ushimado. Since then, oxygen cylinders have appeared regularly in his works in various combinations and materials in large-scale and elaborate installations that focuses on the 'emptiness of meaning.' Introductory essay by art critic Akira Tatehata. Biographical information included.
Access level
Onsite
artist
editor
Location code
MON.MUS
Language
English, 
Japanese
Keyword
sculpture,  performance art,  mixed media,  installation
Publication/Creation date
1991
No of pages
48
ISBN / ISSN
Nil
No of copies
1
Content type
artist monograph
Chapter headings
Radical Emptiness - Akira TATEHATA, 建畠晢
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