A Small Society: The Vanguard Art Movement in Tosa
This article focuses on the 'Vanguard Tosa School,' a vanguard art movement that unfolded in Kochi Prefecture from the 1950s to the 1960s, and the artists involved.Summary
This article discusses the 'Vanguard Tosa School,' a vanguard art movement that unfolded in Kochi Prefecture from the 1950s to the 1960s. The central figures of this movement were artists Tomiji Hamaguchi and Motonaga Takasaki. Hamaguchi constantly experimented with new forms of expression, refusing to be bound by existing techniques. Takasaki, on the other hand, continued to produce his 'Installation' series. While their approaches differed, both artists shared a common attitude of doing what no one else had done before. Hamaguchi once stated, “People are free; they are not forced to be a certain way,” emphasizing the importance of thinking for oneself and resisting the flow. The article concludes that such an attitude is crucial in today's world.
(Source：kochinews.co.jp)