Artwork
Noh
Noh is a poster by Takenobu Igarashi. It dates from 1981 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A poster created in 1981 as part of a series by twelve prominent Japanese graphic designers, curated by art and design critic Masaru Katsumi.
Subject & Meaning
The poster commemorates a series of events celebrating traditional Japanese theatre, specifically Noh, a classical musical drama performed since the 14th century.
Context
The events were part of the UCLA Asian Performing Arts Institute, featuring the Classical Performing Arts Friendship Mission of Japan, which toured the University of California, Los Angeles, and other locations.
History & Provenance
The series of events and associated posters were conceived to promote cultural exchange between Japan and the United States.
Artist & collection
Artist
Graphic designer Takenobu Igarashi turned letters and shapes into bold posters and prints in the early 1980s.
