Yutaka Matsuzawa, postcard work, artists' book and brochure, 1969-1973

(1) Y. Matsuzawa, exhibition brochure published by Aoki Gallery, Tokyo, 1969. Leporello, 15.3 x 10.5 cm, 10 pp., folds out to 52.5 x 15.3 cm. Features gallery information, artists' biography, reproduction of one work and a photographic portrait of the artist by Ko Nakajima. Striking early card, in good condition.

(2) Yutaka Matsuzawa, Vanishing/Natural Series (Postcard Painting II) from The Whole Works 1970. Contains eleven artists' postcards printed both sides in purple and red on beige stock, 14.7 x 10 cm. In original unmailed envelope. Text in Japanese, cards are numbered in print 1/12 to 11/12. One card is missing. The complete set in held in the collection of MOMA New York (gift of Art & Project), described as diazotype on printed paper. In very good condition. Extremely rare. (3) Yutaka Matsuzawa, Catechism Art. Amsterdam, Art & Project, 1973. Staple bound, 21 x 10 cm, 18 pp. Edition of 300, first printing. Mild toning and handling wear, staples rusty, but overall fine copy. (total 3) Yutaka Matsuzawa (1922–2006) was a leading pioneer of Japanese conceptual art. In the 1970s he participated in major conceptual art shows in Europe (Sonsbeek 71, Documenta 5, Venice Biennale) and exhibited repeatedly at Art & Project in Amsterdam.