ABOUT
MONOART
MONOART
Mono Art opened its door in 1972 in Ginza, city centre of Tokyo where boutiques and restaurants gathered.
Motoo Takemura started the gallery after worked with legendary Minami Gallery led by Mr. Kusuo Shimizu, who invited international artists to Japan such as Jasper Johns and Sam Francis, as well as exhibiting Japanese emerging artists like Kumi Sugai, Toshinobu Onosato, Tomio Miki to name a few.
The gallery’s first important show was of Paul Klee in 1978 which was remarkably early by a commercial gallery in Japan. Mono Art has been working with important collectors and institutional collections providing tailormade services.
CATEGORIES
Impressionist Art
In line with Japanese collectors’ traditional appetite, Mono Art has been handling numerous Impressionists’ works such as Monet, Renoir, Degas, Pissarro or Picasso, Matisse.
We advise clients based on a long experience in the international market, both selling and buying through private treaty and auction sales.
20th Century Art
Influenced by the mentor Mr. Kusuo Shimizu, the pioneering gallerist of post-war Japan, Mono Art has been introducing 20th century masters with emphasis, particularly works by Marcel Duchamp, Le Corbusier and Man Ray. Recently we also start focusing on Japanese artists active around 80’s, who strongly influenced younger, internationally recognized artists.
Modern
Japanese Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer
The art of lacquerware can be found many parts of east Asia, but Japan has been developing unique, sophisticated technique. Use of black, red and gold represents traditional Japanese lacquerware, whereas recently invented multi-colored lacquer and applying various natural / metallic materials significantly enhance its possibility of expression together with body designing. Mono Art is supporting those modern lacquer artists and introducing the exquisite beauty of Japan to the world.
CONTACT
Mono Company Limited
2-16-5 Tamagawa-Denenchofu, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0085, Japan
*viewing to be arranged by appointment
Inquiry
Attn: Keiichi Takemura
Tel. +81 (0)90 7402 8134
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