{"product_id":"ef0870","title":"ARTIST UNKNOWN In Japan, 1982","description":"Sku: EF0870\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Artist Unknown\u003cbr\u003eTitle: In Japan\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1982\u003cbr\u003eSigned: No\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset Lithograph\u003cbr\u003ePaper Size: 40.25 x 28.5 inches ( 102 x 72 cm )\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: 40.25 x 28.5 inches ( 102 x 72 cm )\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size: Unknown\u003cbr\u003eFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Details: This visually striking poster was created for a 1982 exhibition in Japan that brought together works and cultural artifacts from across the globe, reflecting a pivotal moment when international art and heritage were being introduced more broadly into the Japanese mainstream.\r\rThe composition features a serene sculptural head—evoking classical Asian or Indian devotional imagery—paired with an ornate gold necklace reminiscent of ancient Middle Eastern or South Asian craftsmanship. Set against a deep blue field with a desert-like foreground, the imagery suggests a dialogue between civilizations, blending references to Arabian, Indian, and broader Eastern artistic traditions.\r\rThe juxtaposition of sacred iconography and precious ornamentation creates a sense of timeless spirituality and cultural richness, while the clean, graphic layout reflects the sophistication of Japanese exhibition design of the early 1980s.\r\rA rare and compelling cultural poster from the pre-digital poster era, capturing a moment of global artistic exchange and expanding curatorial vision in Japan.\r\rFraming available upon request.","brand":"Artist Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43749767938261,"sku":"EF0870","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/1380\/3676\/products\/EF0870_2c74ea09-f602-4f11-b658-68e74a567739.jpg?v=1613769670","url":"https:\/\/artwise.co\/products\/ef0870","provider":"ArtWise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}