Takenobu Igarashi Playing Cards
$48.00
Description:
In the late 1980s, MoMA commissioned a deck of cards by graphic designer Takenobu Igarashi. First appearing in 1993, the cards reflect a contemporary sensibility. Breaking with convention, their symbols overlap and cascade on the front, a stark contrast to their isolated and flat treatment in traditional decks. On their uniform back, Igarashi plays with positive and negative space, merging the symbols of each suit in a two by two composition that bleeds off the cards’ edges. Printed in Austria.
Measurements:
3.5" L x 2.28" W (Card size)
3.74" L x 2.55" W x 0.9" H (Box size)
History:
Renowned for his groundbreaking graphic design work in the 1970’s, Takenobu Igarashi revolutionized visual culture by pioneering the use of axonometric perspective in his designs. Igarashi’s creativity spanned product design, furniture, and tableware, until 1984, when he fully transitioned to sculpture, using wood, steel, and terracotta to create interactive, nature-inspired art. His legacy continues through the IGARASHI TAKENOBU Archive, a testament to his innovative vision and commitment to enriching everyday life through art.
In the late 1980s, MoMA commissioned a deck of cards by graphic designer Takenobu Igarashi. First appearing in 1993, the cards reflect a contemporary sensibility. Breaking with convention, their symbols overlap and cascade on the front, a stark contrast to their isolated and flat treatment in traditional decks. On their uniform back, Igarashi plays with positive and negative space, merging the symbols of each suit in a two by two composition that bleeds off the cards’ edges. Printed in Austria.
Measurements:
3.5" L x 2.28" W (Card size)
3.74" L x 2.55" W x 0.9" H (Box size)
History:
Renowned for his groundbreaking graphic design work in the 1970’s, Takenobu Igarashi revolutionized visual culture by pioneering the use of axonometric perspective in his designs. Igarashi’s creativity spanned product design, furniture, and tableware, until 1984, when he fully transitioned to sculpture, using wood, steel, and terracotta to create interactive, nature-inspired art. His legacy continues through the IGARASHI TAKENOBU Archive, a testament to his innovative vision and commitment to enriching everyday life through art.
Materials:
Paper
Care Instructions:
Do not get wet.
Paper
Care Instructions:
Do not get wet.
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