Title of Artwork: “Suzuki (Hiroshima)”
Artwork by Jean Tinguely
Year Created 1963
Summary of Suzuki (Hiroshima)
Jean Tinguely arrived in Tokyo in February 1963 to prepare for an exhibition at the Minami Gallery, which he did. His usual practise was to create his sculptures on location in Japan for the exhibition, using local materials. That country is referenced in the parts of his writing that make use of it.
All About Suzuki (Hiroshima)
His sculptures were assembled at the gallery after he went through Tokyo’s trash to find materials for them. Ikebanas have been stabilised, he wrote to his friend Pontus Hulten. New sculptures were dubbed “Casoar,” “Zing-Zing,” “Honda,” and “Suzuki” by the artist.
The “Balubas” and other outlandish sculptures of previous years have given way to these more subdued machines. In spite of this, a large, violent eruption appears to be just around the corner.
Tinguely demonstrates his role as “Homo Ludens” by incorporating Japanese influences into his works in Tokyo and connecting them with machines and technology. Japanese avant-garde musician Toshi Ichiyanagi’s “Tinguely-Sound” composition was featured on an accompanying album included in the show’s catalogue.
Information Citations
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