Matsufusa House | "Master of Poland Jan Lenica - Posters, Animation, Illustration, Stage"
An exhibition of Polish artist Jan Lenica's work, featuring posters, animation, illustrations, and stage designs, was held at Ginza Graphic Gallery.Summary
The Ginza Graphic Gallery hosted a special exhibition titled "Master of Poland Jan Lenica - Posters, Animation, Illustration, Stage." The exhibition showcased a diverse range of works by the renowned Polish artist Jan Lenica, including posters, rough sketches, original drawings for animations, picture books, and satirical illustrations. Animated films such as 'House' (1958) and 'Labyrinth' (1963) were also screened. Lenica, also celebrated as an animation filmmaker, had his works previously introduced in Japan. His poster designs reflect the unique development of Polish poster art post-war and the influence of his mentor, Henryk Tomaszewski, characterized by expressions that considered social context and marketing. The exhibition provided a comprehensive overview of his artistic journey, from early satirical drawings to picture books published in the 1990s, highlighting the breadth of his contributions to design, illustration, and animation.
(Source：artscape)