Tokyo Biennale 70: Between Man and Matter, Volume 1

Tokyo, Mainichi Newspapers, 1970. Softcover, 25 x 23.5 cm, ca. 150 pp. profusely ill. in b/w. Text in English and Japanese. First (larger) volume of a 2 part catalogue published in conjunction with the 10th Tokyo Biennale, which travelled to several museums in Japan starting at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Gallery. Curated by Nakahara Yusuke, the show played a major role in the rise of contemporary art in Japan and introduced conceptual and performance art from Europe, America and Japan to a wider audience.

Volume 1 contains an introduction by Nakahara and a two-page spread for each artist, featuring biographical information and proposals for the Tokyo project. Artists include: Albrecht, Andre, Buren, Christo, Enokura, Haacke, Horikawa, Inumaki, Kawara, Koike, LeWitt, Matsuzawa, Narita, Nauman, Hitoshi Panamarenko, Penone, Raetz, Sonnier, Tanaka et al. Volume 2 with documentation on the Biennale is missing (as often). Covers with toning and edge wear, 2 small rips, interior fine. Scarce item.