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The book explores the innovative project of Genpei Akasegawa, an avant-garde artist who sought out peculiar objects in Japan, coining the term "hyperart" to describe them. His work reflects a playful yet profound engagement with urban life, drawing parallels to modern thinkers like Walter Benjamin. This revised edition includes insights from scholars and a new essay on Akasegawa's influence as a teacher, enriching the understanding of his legacy in art and literature. Fans of mixed-media and urban exploration will find this work particularly engaging.
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Hyperart: Thomasson, Genpei Akasegawa
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- 2025
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- Title
- Hyperart: Thomasson
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Genpei Akasegawa
- Publisher
- Kaya Press
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN13
- 9781885030788
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Architecture, Architecture & Urbanism, Art, Japan, Urbanism, Urbanization
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- The book explores the innovative project of Genpei Akasegawa, an avant-garde artist who sought out peculiar objects in Japan, coining the term "hyperart" to describe them. His work reflects a playful yet profound engagement with urban life, drawing parallels to modern thinkers like Walter Benjamin. This revised edition includes insights from scholars and a new essay on Akasegawa's influence as a teacher, enriching the understanding of his legacy in art and literature. Fans of mixed-media and urban exploration will find this work particularly engaging.